The last few weeks I've found myself listening to the song "Let It Be".
At first, I felt the need to hear it again after it played during a Peloton workout. Then I put it on while I showered, and a few more times after that while I got ready.
The next day, as I struggled to feel anything but sadness, frustration, confusion, and an inexplainable sense of heartache, the song let me feel something. It also helped me get some tears out, ones that I've struggled to shed during this mentally-draining and emotional year.
The song played during a workout again a few days ago, this time as a cover by Norah Jones. Once again, I felt drawn to playing the song over and over and over again, even going as far as to share it with my dad who tends to share my love for the coffee shop/ beach campfire playlist vibe.
The song is calming, and the lyrics are encouraging as I feel they provide a sense of guidance or promote hope as the words travel through my ears to my mind and then into my heart and soul.
Sometimes I think that this song is also conveying a message that I need to hear, as though it's an answer to my constant thoughts, nighttime worries, and daily prayers.
Let It Be.
Maybe these words are the answers to the questions and all of my prayers.
Let It Be.
Perhaps these three simple words are meant to be ones of guidance, telling me to let go of the pain from my past that once haunted or burdened me.
Let It Be.
Let myself wholeheartedly trust and believe that I can only control so much, and whatever is meant to be, will 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
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 answer
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