THE WISDOM OF THE BEATLES
Be inspired by the most iconic band of our generation.
Learning How To Love You
It takes effort to perfect our love
November 21
Love grows through ongoing discovery and intentional effort. George's 1976 song "Learning How To Love You" is a nostalgic reflection on his lifelong journey. The song's intentional ambiguity leaves room to interpret whether he was singing to God, his wife Olivia, or perhaps both.
Operating from assumptions about what others need often prevents us from understanding them as they change and grow. The Beatles demonstrated through their relationships that authentic connection involves continuous learning about each other's evolving needs and perspectives rather than taking love for granted once relationships are established.
Vulnerability becomes essential for deep connection because it requires admitting we don't have all the answers about love. True intimacy develops when we approach others with genuine curiosity about their inner world rather than projecting our own expectations onto them.
Everyone changes over time, and healthy relationships require space for natural evolution. Learning to love someone means staying curious about who they're becoming while appreciating who they are right now, creating security within growth rather than security through stagnation.
Today, I will approach one important relationship with fresh curiosity, asking questions that help me understand how that person has grown or changed recently.
What assumptions about someone close to you might be preventing deeper connection?
How could approaching a familiar relationship with beginner's mind reveal new possibilities for understanding and intimacy?
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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