Hello Loves…I thought I’d share some flowers and thoughts with you today.

There’s a common theme in the letters I receive from young folks and older folks alike: 

Worry

Worry about decisions they have made, that might have been wrong and leave them feeling stuck.

Worry about decisions they are making for the future as though any decision made is a burden they will carry forever…if that path they choose turns out to be the wrong one.  

Worry about mistakes made in the past and feeling that these mistakes define them forever.

Worry about finances, health, family, friends…

Because I, too, have had those worries, I’m here to say:

Mistakes can be rectified and forgiven.

Decisions made can be changed.

It might not be easy. It might even seem impossible, but most of the time, it can be done and making the change is better than the alternative.

In the grand scheme of things, your decision is most likely not set in stone

And, remember…

Worry helps nothing.

Worry makes no progress.

Worry relieves no heartache.

Worry steals joy.

Worry creates illness.

Don’t worry

Action and faith is the answer.  Believe in yourself.  Take action. Make some progress. 

Do it all with love in your heart for yourself and those around you.

And be brave enough to follow YOUR heart.

I love the story behind the song: “Let It Be” by Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney shares the story that in the late 60’s his band was having troubles and he feared they would break up.  It was a deep worry for him. He was turning to alcohol and drugs.  He was distracting himself with clubbing and late nights, trying to relieve the worry and pain in his heart.

One night in the midst of this bout of worry and stress, his mother, who had died about 10 years before when he was 14, came to him in a dream.  The theme of the dream was, ”Let it be, don’t worry, everything is going to be ok. Be gentle, don’t fight things, just try and go with the flow and it will all work out.”

He awoke from this dream so comforted and he was able to take the words of wisdom from his Mum who came to him in his dream and apply them to his life. 

Not long after this dream, he got together with Linda, who he says was “the saving of him”.  He felt that his Mum sent Linda to him.

How beautiful is that?

I never knew this about the song, “Let It Be”.  I always assumed he was referring to The Virgin Mary in his song.  But, Mother Mary was actually his own Mom.

We all have worries sometimes.

We all have fear and uncertainty, but it is always comforting for me to know that we are all in this life together.

So friends, perhaps we should wrap our arms around our loved ones and follow his advice…

Let it be

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be

For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be

I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Songwriters: John Lennon / Paul McCartney
Let It Be lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Sometimes these things are easier said, than done, but let’s give it a try.

Be there for one another.

Have faith.

Trust your heart.

Let it be.

Spread only love

Just love

Sending you my love and hoping you find your strength to believe in yourself. xoxo Jill