Thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like a very beautiful day.
I think, whenever we take the time to center inside of ourselves, and "make a shift" as you said, to love, respect, support, and appreciation, we connect with the Divine energy in a way that allows the rest of the day to flow more easily and more enjoyable. It sounds like you did just that, and then the rest of the day brought you encounters and magical moments with so many people along your journey. It's so beautiful, the way the Universe works.
Thank you for sharing!! Looking forward to more of you posts!
So much yes! Nice to find you also.