You’re Not Broken, Just Unfinished: The Life Lesson Terry Crews Gave Us Through LEGO

 

In a world that often praises perfection and hides the messy in-between, sometimes wisdom shows up in the most unexpected places.

That’s exactly what happened when actor and former football player Terry Crews proudly shared a picture of the LEGO TIE Fighter he built — and with it, a powerful metaphor for life.

At first glance, it’s just a Star Wars ship made of little plastic bricks. But behind every piece carefully assembled was a reminder we all need to hear:

“LEGO has taught me a lot about life. I’ve learned that human beings are like Legos. Just because you’re in pieces doesn’t mean you’re broken. Sometimes you just have to take yourself apart and put the pieces back where they belong. That takes time, perseverance, and a whole lot of patience. But if you never give up, you’ll reach your goal.

Remember, you’re not broken — you’re just unfinished. Keep building.”

💥 Simple words, but incredibly powerful.

We’ve all felt broken at some point. Whether from loss, disappointment, betrayal, or a difficult chapter in life. But as Terry reminds us, being in pieces doesn’t mean the end — it might actually be the beginning of something new. A better version. A stronger one. A wiser one.

🧩 Life as LEGO:

Each experience is a piece. Some fit easily. Others hurt. But with time, intention, and care, they all become part of something bigger: your evolving, becoming self.

🐴 And as Donkey from Shrek would say:

“Aw, how sweet. I didn’t know you were a poet.”

Because yes — there’s poetry in rebuilding. Every time you choose to try again, you’re writing your most courageous verse.

✨ Let this be your gentle reminder: you’re not broken.

You’re in progress.

In process.

Under construction — and that’s a beautiful place to be.

So keep building.

With love.

With faith.

With patience.

One piece at a time.