Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed that I’ve been beating myself up a bit for not achieving everything I wanted to achieve – just basic things like cleaning up the attic and the gardens – and for not dealing with other issues in as kind and generous a way as I’d like to have done, and so I’m playing this song as a reminder that we should all take it a little easier on ourselves. We’ve been through a lot this past year, and it’s ok to feel a little worn and weary at this point.
Now I, I may be, I may be sentimental
But I wanna say that I’ve had my griefs
Oh, and I’ve had my cares
And just a good word soft and gentle
Makes it, makes it easier
Easier to bear
When we are gentler with ourselves, it’s easier to be gentler with others. The world very much much feels like it’s in a fragile state still. Much has happened, and the only way we might get through it is to stay close, to stay kind, to stay vigilant and safe. To take care of ourselves, and to take care of each other. If that means trying a little tenderness instead of something else, I’m willing to switch things up and try such a happy notion. And if I need a little reminder and nudge now and then, kindly send one my way.
Now, I might forget it
Oh, but don’t let me forget it
Love’s all my whole, whole happiness
And it’s so, so easy
Try a little
Oh, try a little tenderness
Tender, tender, tenderness
