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Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

golding76 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:40:34 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgI9q1e9Wtw

I felt a need for this song at this troubled time.

Apparently I'm not the only one in search of music to soothe the pain. Check out the date of the posting of this YouTube entry. Today. August 26, 2021

For those who fret about religious content, many (most?) people think "Mother Mary" refers to Paul McCartney's mother whose name was Mary. He wrote the song. Of course, if one chooses, one can interpret the name from a different reference point. This is what makes art.

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

Porcelain — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:45:23 GMT

It's important to detatch emotionally from the things we can't control and to avoid focusing too long on human inhumanity and darkness. I stay aware but I don't dwell on the dark. My being miserable has never reduced anyone else's misery.

There will always be incomprehensible tragedy in the world. We need to keep up our strength so that we are ready at a moment's notice to do what we can about the things under our control. Otherwise as sensitive people we can quickly get compassion burnout and become ineffective. And strong, ready, compassionate people are what we need right now in order to change things for the good.

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golding76 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:55:26 GMT

Thank you, Porcelain. I just keep crying, though. Too much pain.

In addition to everything else, the D.C area has had so many horrific shootings that snuffed out lives of young people. I was mourning the loss from Tuesday night of a bright light of a child. He was only 8 years old and, by all accounts, was a smart, caring and loving little boy. He and his mother were visiting friends at an apartment complex. The mother was on the patio and P.J. (his initials) was eating tacos and playing video games at a table inside the apartment. It was Taco Tuesday.

An unknown assailant stopped outside the apartment complex and sprayed several rounds at several apartments. P.J. was not a target but he died. He was a rising third-grader who was looking forward to returning to school this coming Monday. His teachers loved him.

These stories just keep coming, one after the other.

After trying to deal with that news, today's news brought a flood of sadness.

So, I just have to "let it be" for a bit and suspend myself in music.

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

MorningLover — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:54:15 GMT

Heavy Hearts Everywhere..It just keeps getting worse

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:04:21 GMT

I'm also getting teary with 'Where is The Love', Black Eyed Peas.

The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video) - YouTube

By the way, this was recorded in 2003, watch it and see how many 'issues' being mentioned in it still exist in 2021.........sad on all fronts.

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

Pearlee — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:08:45 GMT

Much as I love McCartney's Let It Be, I don't love the repeated attempts here to "subtly" discuss topics that have been deleted.

Some people just won't let it be.

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

golding76 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:14:27 GMT

Oh, Pearlee, where is your heart?

You and I just do not see things the same way.

From my perspective, we need more inclusiveness and conciliatory thoughts.

I do not feel like quibbling about our differing world views because neither one of us will change the other. I think that's a given.

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spiderw — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:16:06 GMT

In these times of chaos and sadness, it is difficult to remain focused on the positive. I find music helps me especially if it takes me back to wonderful memories and peace of mind. Earlier I went out for a bit and had Johnny Mathis on the radio, his oldies which always relax me. I love his music, always have. By the time I reached my destination I had a calm feeling, thanks Johnny, you always do it for me!

Any music helps, your choice, there is so many soothing words, tranquil tunes which help you to relax. I wish you peace, golding76!

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RainyDayGal — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:17:26 GMT

Turn off the news! You have to at some point, you cannot keep focusing on the bad all day every day. Give yourselves a break.

Like the other poster, I stay aware, but I'm smart enough to know when I have had enough. It doesn't do anyone any good if I am stressed or anxiety ridden over things that are out of my control.

I had a friend that was so stressed out after 9-11. I get that, I really do, but she was obsessed to the point that is all she thought about day after day, month after month. She made herself a total wreck being sick with worry, and it really affected her mentally and physically.

Step away! Do something good for yourself, or others, but do not keep focusing on all the stuff that is happening.

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

golding76 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:22:01 GMT

Thank you for the wise words. I do have to shut off the news and dip into reading fiction and listening to music (as well as speaking with friends).

However, in speaking with friends, sometimes we get into the heavy stuff. It is difficult but necessary to switch my focus. You are so right.

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gertrudecloset — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:24:07 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
Thank you, Porcelain. I just keep crying, though. Too much pain.

In addition to everything else, the D.C area has had so many horrific shootings that snuffed out lives of young people. I was mourning the loss from Tuesday night of a bright light of a child. He was only 8 years old and, by all accounts, was a smart, caring and loving little boy. He and his mother were visiting friends at an apartment complex. The mother was on the patio and P.J. (his initials) was eating tacos and playing video games at a table inside the apartment. It was Taco Tuesday.

An unknown assailant stopped outside the apartment complex and sprayed several rounds at several apartments. P.J. was not a target but he died. He was a rising third-grader who was looking forward to returning to school this coming Monday. His teachers loved him.

These stories just keep coming, one after the other.

After trying to deal with that news, today's news brought a flood of sadness.

So, I just have to "let it be" for a bit and suspend myself in music.

@golding76 I feel for you and your pain. I feel the hopelessness from time to time, but I feel this way about all of humanity. Of course, all it takes is a local news event to make us wonder, but I'm learning how to deal with these things by putting them into a perspective I can understand.

That being said, humans are violent, we have been and always will be. We do awful things to one another that just boggles the mind. I'm trying to compartmentalize the awful things I hear and read by reminding myself that what we experience is in fact human. The hard part is making sure I remember this. The good, bad, and ugly is all human experience.

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gertrudecloset — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:25:38 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
I'm also getting teary with 'Where is The Love', Black Eyed Peas.

The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video) - YouTube

I love Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's rendition of this song too @KingstonsMom

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

RainyDayGal — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:26:54 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
Thank you for the wise words. I do have to shut off the news and dip into reading fiction and listening to music (as well as speaking with friends).

However, in speaking with friends, sometimes we get into the heavy stuff. It is difficult but necessary to switch my focus. You are so right.

Set groundrules! We have had to do that with some get togethers - no politics! Period. I have actually gotten up to leave the room if topics started to turn a direction I knew would upset me or cause tension. It's ok to speak up, or walk away.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:43:22 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
Much as I love McCartney's Let It Be, I don't love the repeated attempts here to "subtly" discuss topics that have been deleted.

Some people just won't let it be.

@Pearlee

I truly don't believe that this thread is meant to do that.

It's feeling like you want to find some comfort in songs with EVERYTHING going on in the world.

Please live and let live.......

Re: Not Alone in Needing to Hear 'Let It Be'

cactusgal — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:46:26 GMT

I just listened to the song Love One Another,sung by Gladys Knight. Perfect song for these sad times

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Zernia Rose — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:55:58 GMT

Many of my healing songs can't be listed here becaise of whom they reference.. One of my secular favorites Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?" He perfectly captures the confusion, sense of hopelessness, and anguish. Yet, there is a sense of hope echoing in the lyrics.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:07:25 GMT

@Zernia Rose wrote:
Many of my healing songs can't be listed here becaise of whom they reference.. One of my secular favorites Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?" He perfectly captures the confusion, sense of hopelessness, and anguish. Yet, there is a sense of hope echoing in the lyrics.

Unfortunately, I can't list what/who I turn to either. Sad times indeed.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:18:04 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
Thank you, Porcelain. I just keep crying, though. Too much pain.

In addition to everything else, the D.C area has had so many horrific shootings that snuffed out lives of young people. I was mourning the loss from Tuesday night of a bright light of a child. He was only 8 years old and, by all accounts, was a smart, caring and loving little boy. He and his mother were visiting friends at an apartment complex. The mother was on the patio and P.J. (his initials) was eating tacos and playing video games at a table inside the apartment. It was Taco Tuesday.

An unknown assailant stopped outside the apartment complex and sprayed several rounds at several apartments. P.J. was not a target but he died. He was a rising third-grader who was looking forward to returning to school this coming Monday. His teachers loved him.

These stories just keep coming, one after the other.

After trying to deal with that news, today's news brought a flood of sadness.

So, I just have to "let it be" for a bit and suspend myself in music.

@golding76

I feel your pain about the poor child.

Tuesday morning a 41 year old woman with a 12 year old son was DUI at 7:02 AM (yes, you read that right) taking him to school, when she left the road on the shoulder and crashed into a tree, then into the marsh about a mile from my house.

Of course she was injured, but her 12 year old son died.

Some soothing music helps me........

ETA: It reminds me of a recent thread about 'My friend and his 3rd DUI'.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:37:52 GMT

@golding76

I'm in Maryland/DC area, too.

Yes, the nightly shootings and those of children are heart breaking.

I've had to turn off the news for now.

I'm spending time making blankets for children in need, and gift baskets for a local animal rescue. It soothes my soul a bit.

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:37:03 GMT

Truly nice thread. Appreciate the contributions of the majority of posters. Thanks.