When solving the puzzle of life, you don’t get to see the box. You don’t get to see what the finished result is supposed to be. And that’s scary. That makes it really difficult. But that’s also the beauty of it.

Life gives us all these random pieces— experiences, opportunities, lessons, desires, goals, relationships, and it’s hard to know where to put what. If we hold on to one piece of the puzzle for too long, if we try to fit it in too early, we get stuck. And the harder you try to fit it in, the messier life becomes.

So, whatever piece you are holding in your hand right now, trust that there is a place for it. You don’t need to know where it belongs or what to do with it, but as you go further down your journey, you will find a place and meaning for it. Ultimately, no matter how hard it was to connect the pieces, trust that they will add up to one damn good picture.