According to The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, every person who crosses our path carries a message for us. Chance encounters are seen as purposeful, with each interaction offering potential guidance or insight. The way we respond to these encounters plays a crucial role in whether we recognize and receive the message intended for us.

"It says that whenever people cross our paths, there is always a message for us... If we have a conversation with someone who crosses our path and we do not see a message pertaining to our current questions, it does not mean there was no message. It only means we missed it for some reason." - James Redfield