A suspenseful mystery novel entered into my dreams last light. At least that’s what it felt like. I woke up slightly annoyed by the constant plot twists and unknowable circumstances of each situation. What, I wonder, was my displeasure with the mysterious aspects of my dream?

In life, knowing the answer is more appealing than not knowing. It’s why horoscopes are read religiously and may be the reason many religions exist. We are all, in some way or another, searching for an answer. And if the response we received when seeking guidance was “Hey, we thought you could figure this one out on your own”, we may feel lost.

A good mystery novel or movie always leaves its clues, forcing us to use our imagination and focus our attention. Excitement and satisfaction are the rewards for following it through to the end.

Maybe the mysterious aspects of our lives require a similar use of our imagination and attention. Reminding us that sometimes, life can be most enjoyable when it is a mystery.