For those of you who know me you probably would agree that I have a difficult time just letting things be. To be more specific, I have a hard time giving life time to produce or resolve various situations. This inability of mine spans from professional accomplishments to personal relationships. More often than not this results in unnecessary anxiety, frustration and at times stinging loneliness.
So, to combat this fallacy of mine I've taken to repeating the mantra of 'let it be'. That's right, just like the song. In fact there is a particular version of "Let it Be" that rings through the space between my ears in these moments of impatience. The version is from a Beatles inspired movie "Across the Universe" and is distinct because it opens with a talented young boy singing that is quickly accompanied by a full ethereal church choir. If you haven't heard this version of the song, you can find it here. Although this mantra may be considered trite, it feels like a personal prayer whenever I hear or repeat those words.
Several weeks ago a close friend experienced a situation in which life felt as if it was too much to handle or things weren't turning out the way she had expected them to. I need to admit here that to be a friend during these events can be difficult. Often I do not know what to say. As I sat listening to her plight 'let it be' echoed through my brain. When the opportunity presented itself I said those three little words "let it be". My friend immediately protested, "sometimes you just can't". "I know, but you need to let it be" I replied. I could hear her eyes rolling through the wires. After further conversation and repeats of let it be my friend thanked me and moved on with her day.
Just this week I found myself beating my head against the wall of life. Frustrated and disheartened I reached out to my friend who I had comforted just weeks before. To my surprise she offered the same advice. "Let it be" she said. As many of you probably know it isn't easy to receive your own advice. It can feel like an affront to your emotions. But for once, I took a deep breath, accepted her encouragement, let it be and changed the subject. Eventually I did receive an answer to that frustrating situation and although it wasn't what I wanted it to be I did feel better knowing that I had finally let something be.
And when the night is cloudy There is still a light that shines on me Shine on until tomorrow, let it be