Lost friends change how we understand commitment. At 68 years old, Ringo was still making music, still touring, still spreading his message of peace and love. This track from his Liverpool 8 album reflects decades of wisdom about what keeps us going. After losing John and George, Ringo saw it as his mission to keep their message alive through consistent action.
Opening your heart consistently takes courage. Love isn't a destination you reach and then relax into forever. It's a practice you commit to daily, especially when it's difficult. Ringo understood this through decades of friendship, marriage, and loss. The song reminds us that love is worth the risk of showing up, again and again, even after heartbreak.
Vulnerability increases with every loss, yet Ringo kept choosing love. He could have become cynical or closed off after losing his closest friends. Instead, he doubled down on their shared message, proving that love transcends individual lives when it becomes a way of being. His consistency over decades demonstrates that love isn't just a feeling; it's a practice.
Every day presents new chances to choose love over fear. Some days it feels easy, like riding a wave of affection and connection. Other days it's a deliberate decision to show up despite exhaustion, disappointment, or hurt. Ringo has spent his solo career proving that this daily practice matters more than any single grand gesture. Love isn't a destination; it's a choice you make every day.
Today, I will make one small, concrete choice for love, understanding that consistent action matters more than perfect feeling.
Where in your life have you been waiting to "feel" more love before taking action? How might choosing loving behavior create the feeling you're waiting for?
