Not A Good Fit

 Not A Good Fit

written by

Jeannette Zink

August 11, 2015

I have an observation to share with you…

Fact --  pieces of a puzzle are all perfectly cut and each designed to fit precisely as depicted on the box top.  And, here is my imagined emotional assumption --  puzzle pieces must feel wonderfully proud and confident …  to know without question that they have a place in the grand scheme of puzzle pieces; to know they will naturally fit; to know acceptance by the other pieces; to know the important role they play in puzzle life.  Therefore, my summation -- each puzzle piece is simply a good fit in the world where they live.

But, what if a puzzle piece is not a “a good fit”; what if one piece in a 2,000 puzzle-piece puzzle is slightly misaligned with the pattern of the puzzle; what if they were accidently placed inside the wrong puzzle box … what if they just do not fit?  Will the puzzle piece’s value be forever diminished simply due to human error; will they find a life of existence inside their imperfections; or, will they find a place where they can fit in better … a place where their uniqueness is celebrated.  Will not being a good fit be actually the perfect fit?

These questions and more may accompany our friendly puzzle piece misfit as they travel the journey of discovering who they are and what they are willing to do to be a “good fit” in “puzzle” life – a life where they may not fit in as neatly as seen in the picture on the box top.

I am beginning to appreciate that place of “not a good fit”… a place where examining and questioning may lead to a “better fit” for what is right for me… the perfectly imperfect me.

Best wishes to all you imperfect puzzle pieces out there.  Please know you do not travel alone!