THE WISDOM OF THE BEATLES
Be inspired by the most iconic band of our generation.
Here Comes the Sun
After every difficult season, light returns
April 1
This month we spring into songs that focus on hope and new beginnings. George wrote this masterpiece in Eric Clapton's garden while playing hooky from stressful Apple business meetings.
“Here Comes the Sun” radiates the warmth of optimism. After a long English winter and endless corporate hassles, the sunshine inspired the song that has become the most streamed of all Beatles songs. Sometimes the best inspiration comes from nature's healing cycles.
Emerging from the shadow of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, George wrote one of the most beloved Beatles tracks. His message offers hope for the underdog and for those in despair.
Suffering through dark times teaches us to appreciate the light when it arrives. The long cold lonely winter eventually gives way to spring. This annual cycle matches the ups and downs in life and captures the indomitable force of renewal.
Universal in its appeal, this song speaks to anyone who has endured and emerged. The simple repetition of "it's alright" becomes a mantra, a promise that whatever you're facing will eventually pass. After every difficult season, light returns. You just have to wait for it.
Nature's rhythms bring us dark and light. This song reminds us of the importance of patience. Light and warmth will come when the time is right. We just need to remain patient, for indeed, here comes the sun.
Today, I will trust that my current challenges are temporary and that brighter days are already on their way.
What "winter" are you experiencing that might be preparing you for an even more beautiful spring?
Join April's New Beginnings Lessons
When George Harrison walked out of a contentious business meeting in 1969 and into Eric Clapton's garden, he discovered the strategic power of renewal. The song he wrote that afternoon, "Here Comes the Sun," would become The Beatles' most-streamed track and a masterclass in navigating transitions. Throughout April, we'll explore how their approach to new beginnings, strategic retreats, and turning endings into opportunities provides actionable frameworks for leaders navigating organizational transitions, career pivots, and transforming uncertainty into growth in every area of life.
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