On a late-night flight, Piper faced an unexpected political conversation with a seatmate that challenged her to stay open and curious. Tired and ready to be off her late-night flight, our founder was caught off guard when her seatmate initiated an uncomfortable conversation, dismissing her deeply personal practice of writing letters to herself. As the discussion veered towards controversial topics, including political and social issues, Piper chose to engage with curiosity rather than defensiveness.