Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
~Paul McCartney from "Let It Be"
Tomorrow we celebrate Mother's Day. Paul McCartney's mother died from breast cancer when he was only 14 years old. During a difficult time in his life twelve years later: the breaking up of the Beatles, doing drugs, and not having any support person in his life (before he met his future wife, Linda Eastwood), he had a dream about his mother, whose name was Mary.
"My mother appeared, and there was her face, completely clear, particularly her eyes, and she said to me very gently, very reassuringly: “Let it be.”
These were comforting words back in 1968 and they still are today. There are many questions in life, but these three words provide an answer: "Let it be."
McCartney expands the list of troubles to those involving love:
And when the brokenhearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer: let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer: let it be
When loving relationships end unexpectedly, many questions arise. Paul's motherly advice is helpful to all of us who have suffered the sadness of heartbreak.
So to all mothers, all over the world and for their years of sacrifice and great advice, thank you, thank you, thank you.
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