Trust.

“The world is too big to never ask why.” – “Lifeline” Mat Kearney

Grey area. We don’t like it. We seek to eliminate it, searching for clarity in our lives. We like situations and relationships to be black and white. When they are, we feel balanced. Life seems to make more sense when we understand why things happen the way they do.

I find myself trying to eliminate the grey area all the time. Analyzing and overanalyzing things to make sense of situations that may never be cut and dry. The wheels in my brain entertain all possibilities, hopping from one scenario to another, with a mission to eliminate the grey.

But why? Why do I need to understand it all? Is there always an answer?

Sometimes, there’s not. Sometimes it’s just easier to let it be. Don’t get me wrong, asking “why?” can be invaluable. It keeps us searching for knowledge. It keeps us from becoming complacent. It helps us find better ways of doing things.

But sometimes, I just need to accept uncertainty. I’m a firm believer in “everything happens for a reason.” So, maybe asking “why?” isn’t necessary all the time. Maybe the answer will reveal itself down the road. For this reason, I’m challenging myself to balance the “why?” and the “let it be” better. I started this journey awhile ago and it’s brought more peace to my life.

So don’t stop questioning, just question wisely. And as for the rest of it? Let it be. Peace will follow.