“What if life isn’t a problem to be solved but a mystery to be lived?”
I came across this beautiful question in The Book of Destinies, and it’s been playing in my mind ever since. It’s such a powerful shift in perspective. So often, we approach life like a puzzle, trying to piece everything together, solve problems, and figure things out. But what if we didn’t need to “solve” life? What if, instead, we embraced the mystery and allowed ourselves to live in the wonder of it all?
Thinking of life as a mystery immediately puts me into curiosity mode, and there’s something freeing about that. Children do this naturally—they live in a constant state of curiosity, discovering, exploring, and asking questions without needing all the answers.
It reminds me of one of my best friend’s fathers. He was so curious about everything, always asking questions, learning, and staying engaged with the world. His family even nicknamed him “Curious George.” And that curiosity? It kept him young at heart his entire life.
Curiosity is such a gift
When we shift from problem-solving to living in curiosity, we let go of the need for control. We open ourselves up to the unexpected, to new possibilities, and to the joy that comes with simply being in the moment.
And honestly, who doesn’t love a good mystery? There’s something exciting about not knowing what’s coming next, about letting life unfold in its own time.
This week's challenge
I invite you to lean into curiosity. What if, instead of rushing to solve things, we let the questions linger a little longer? Let’s explore life with a sense of wonder and watch what happens when we embrace the unknown.
With wonder and curiosity,
xoxo Tracy
P.S. Everything doesn’t need to be figured out right now. Give yourself permission to live in the mystery. Let’s explore it together, one curious step at a time! Be sure to subscribe, and you’ll get these little gems every Sunday to start your week inspired.
