All you need is love. Really.
Happy Sunday to everyone. We're enjoying some mild weather here in central Kentucky following a heavy dose of rain Friday afternoon and evening (thanks to Tropical Storm Cindy).
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' worldwide television performance of "All You Need is Love," a simple yet wonderful song that speaks so well for itself. SiriusXM's new Beatles channel had programs that reminded me of this milestone earlier in the week (worth noting that this came on the heels of the release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," when so many groups would have stepped back for some well-deserved down time) and I've heard the song frequently lately. This morning's edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the excellent magazine show, featured a full-length colorized video presentation of the Fab Four's performance.
To say this song has been on my mind lately is a gross understatement.
Everyday life for everyday people is hard enough, but made harder when we are hurt by or cause hurt to those we love and those we hold most dear. And this so frequently happens for no real reason other than circumstances. Important that we love everyone just a little more, because, let's face it, we all need it.
Not going down the political road with this line of thinking, except to say that we need to see more love of our fellow man when governmental decisions are made, whether by the executive, legislative or judicial branches.
The legendary football coach Vince Lombardi stated flatly that he didn't have to like the men he coached, but allowed that "I must love them as men." I'm paraphrasing, of course, but it's a powerful statement from a renowned leader of others.
I also recently came across the essay "Pale Blue Dot" by the late astronomer Carl Sagan. He, too, advocates more love of our fellow man. Find the video version of Sagan speaking these words from the recent re-do of the "Cosmos" television miniseries, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Thanks for reading this, as it was just something I wanted to share.
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' worldwide television performance of "All You Need is Love," a simple yet wonderful song that speaks so well for itself. SiriusXM's new Beatles channel had programs that reminded me of this milestone earlier in the week (worth noting that this came on the heels of the release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," when so many groups would have stepped back for some well-deserved down time) and I've heard the song frequently lately. This morning's edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the excellent magazine show, featured a full-length colorized video presentation of the Fab Four's performance.
To say this song has been on my mind lately is a gross understatement.
Everyday life for everyday people is hard enough, but made harder when we are hurt by or cause hurt to those we love and those we hold most dear. And this so frequently happens for no real reason other than circumstances. Important that we love everyone just a little more, because, let's face it, we all need it.
Not going down the political road with this line of thinking, except to say that we need to see more love of our fellow man when governmental decisions are made, whether by the executive, legislative or judicial branches.
The legendary football coach Vince Lombardi stated flatly that he didn't have to like the men he coached, but allowed that "I must love them as men." I'm paraphrasing, of course, but it's a powerful statement from a renowned leader of others.
I also recently came across the essay "Pale Blue Dot" by the late astronomer Carl Sagan. He, too, advocates more love of our fellow man. Find the video version of Sagan speaking these words from the recent re-do of the "Cosmos" television miniseries, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Thanks for reading this, as it was just something I wanted to share.
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