You

Ronnie Spector, of “The Ronettes” was supposed to release a cover of “You” in the early seventies. Written by George in 1971, it was inspired by “The Ronettes” song “Be My Baby”. George crafted this song specifically for the wife of producer Phil Spector (who produced “All Things Must Pass”). For reasons not clear the song was never released by Ronnie. Ultimately, George released it on his "Extra Texture" album and it became a hit single. 

In relationships, we often overcomplicate things. George had traveled the world seeking truth, which led him back to the importance of love. This song acknowledges that connection with another person with simple, straightforward lyrics. 

George found that wisdom often wears a simple face. The song strips everything else away to focus on one essential recognition: you are loved as you are: not conditionally loved, nor loved with improvements, you are loved just as you are. This acceptance is the essence of love.

Human connection is at the heart of George’s philosophy. Every spiritual practice ultimately aims at teaching us to love and to be loved more fully. When we find someone who sees us clearly and chooses us anyway, we've found what all the seeking was really about.

Through years of spiritual exploration, George discovered that enlightenment and earthly love aren't competing paths. They're different expressions of the same truth: connection is what we're seeking, whether with the divine, with ourselves, or with another person with whom we can be ourselves.

Today, I will acknowledge one person who feels exactly right in my life, without qualifications or conditions.

What or who has been right in front of you while you've been searching elsewhere? How might recognizing what you already have transform your sense of what's missing?