Tiger girl fixing a puzzle
Tiger girl is really into puzzles these few days. She loves fixing the 3-6 piece pre-loved puzzles that I received from a friend a few weeks ago. Initially she took a while and lots of guidance to fix each small puzzle. Now she is able to fix all of the puzzles without assistant.
Looking at her gleeful smile when she completed a puzzle reminds me of the power of determination. With determination and diligence Tiger girl mastered the skills needed to fix a puzzle. It was a challenge which she manage to overcome and she was celebrating in the success of the accomplishment. We applauded her success and encourage her along to try more difficult and complicated puzzles that were in that set.
Among the set of puzzles that she has some had missing pieces and she started to get frustrated when she realised that she couldn’t complete those puzzles. I had to explain to her that it doesn’t matter. Those puzzles cannot be fixed/completed as there were missing pieces. She can work on the completed puzzles instead.
Like our own lives there are many different pieces which make up our own puzzle of life. Some pieces may fit in perfectly while others drop off and leave gaps in the structure. We may constantly find other pieces to plug up the holes or be contented with the puzzle as it is.
For me if the piece doesn’t fit I rather have it discarded and leave a gap there. No point hanging on to the rough edges and hoping that a square peg will fit through a round hole. I will be teaching her and her brothers to hang on to the things that fit and would complete her life while to discard the items that do otherwise.
What would you do?
Fix the puzzle or leave it as it is?
This week I am sharing one of the lovely tunes sung by the Taiwanese singer Show Luo.
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RonLeyba
February 4, 2013 at 3:51 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Fixing puzzle, in terms of real life, is a must for us. I am always on the look for the perfect piece that suits me and my family wants and needs.
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stevebethere
February 4, 2013 at 4:56 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
First time hearing this I liked it thanks for sharing
Have a musiclicious Monday
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Olga
February 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Leave it as it is.
Oftentimes, people get caught looking for that missing piece and fail to appreciate what they already have. Then they spend their entire lives in sadness and great longing.
becca
February 4, 2013 at 8:10 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
love the song this one is new to me thank for sharing
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Stacy Uncorked
February 4, 2013 at 11:08 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
If the puzzle pieces are actually missing, I’d just leave it as is and move on to the next one. No sense in stressing over a puzzle that can’t be completed!
Love your song choice for today, too! 
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Jackie
February 5, 2013 at 2:21 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I have never heard this either and he has an incredible voice. I really enjoyed it! I hope you have a great week!
Happy Musical Monday!
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Xmasdolly
February 5, 2013 at 2:50 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
You know I love these songs. This was is beautifully romantic. Thanks for sharing. You go Tiger girl soon you’ll graduate to eight pieces. Wait til you see how much fun that’s going to be! Thanks for playin’ along once again. See you next time! Have a great week!
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Danielle Royalegacy
February 5, 2013 at 3:06 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Love hearing your song choices each and every week. It expands my musical knowledge, and I thank you for that.
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Naila Moon
February 5, 2013 at 11:26 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Tiger girl is so cute and good for her.
Love this song and the voice…wow!
~Naila Moon
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JamericanSpice / Colette S
February 5, 2013 at 1:53 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
So fun! I remember when I introduced puzzles to the little ones. They loved it!
I would leave it as is, but keep the other piece around
Thank you for sharing this music too!
Have a fun week!
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Dree Getz
February 6, 2013 at 8:20 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
If only one was missing I would have her trace the outline of the missing piece and color it in. If more than one, I would look for crafts to use with puzzle pieces.