Every time I hear this song I can't help but tear up.
I was a photojournalist that worked my way up to a major newspaper in a highly competitive field. Eventually I became director of photography. I didn't like the person I had become. I had ulcers. My marriage and kids were suffering. So, "I just had to let it go."
I completely threw away my 15-year photojournalism career in a blink of an eye to become a wedding photographer, and stay-at-home Dad during the week. People DID say I was crazy. People did try to give me advice on why I should get back in the game. I lost my friends who could no longer relate to me. People judged me for "losing my ambition." I lost the identity I had my entire adult life.
One day, this song came on the radio and I realized every word of it could be the anthem for what I was going through. My eyes filled up with tears and I just started crying. It was as if I had finally gotten the opportunity to grieve over the loss of a loved one–my former identity.
Here was John Lennon telling me it was okay to make the choice I had made. That I wasn't crazy after all. That everybody else might not understand, but that is okay as long as I do.
Ever since that moment, this song has been the anthem for my life. The ultimate symbol for empowering yourself to take charge of your life, control your own destiny and let others think whatever they are going to think.
I created an account just to respond to your post. Reading it brought tears to my eyes. The power of music can change lifes. No doubt about it. Thanks for your post. Inspiring! "Just let It go"
I created an account just to respond to your post. Reading it brought tears to my eyes. The power of music can change lifes. No doubt about it. Thanks for your post. Inspiring! "Just let It go"
@srkeegan Thanks for you comment. I had the same experience, but not before I lost my marriage, but that's ok because she was the one that was calling me crazy for resisting becoming somebody I didn't want to be.
@srkeegan Thanks for you comment. I had the same experience, but not before I lost my marriage, but that's ok because she was the one that was calling me crazy for resisting becoming somebody I didn't want to be.
@srkeegan I signed in just to answer a 13 year old comment.
@srkeegan I signed in just to answer a 13 year old comment.
I was fired from my job 8 years ago. I used to be a director, had an office with a window view, etc.
I was fired from my job 8 years ago. I used to be a director, had an office with a window view, etc.
I never did actually thought how I was supposed to keep on going when I lost "my professional life". Turns out I hated it, I just didn't know it.
I never did actually thought how I was supposed to keep on going when I lost "my professional life". Turns out I hated it, I just didn't know it.
I now work as an individual contributor in a company I love, with people I care about. I "lost" all the benefits of being in my old position, and regained control of my life. I actually talk to my wife and play with my son.
I'm no longer riding on the merry-go-round and I couldn't be happier about it. I'd never go back to my old life. I just had to let it go.
Every time I hear this song I can't help but tear up.
I was a photojournalist that worked my way up to a major newspaper in a highly competitive field. Eventually I became director of photography. I didn't like the person I had become. I had ulcers. My marriage and kids were suffering. So, "I just had to let it go."
I completely threw away my 15-year photojournalism career in a blink of an eye to become a wedding photographer, and stay-at-home Dad during the week. People DID say I was crazy. People did try to give me advice on why I should get back in the game. I lost my friends who could no longer relate to me. People judged me for "losing my ambition." I lost the identity I had my entire adult life.
One day, this song came on the radio and I realized every word of it could be the anthem for what I was going through. My eyes filled up with tears and I just started crying. It was as if I had finally gotten the opportunity to grieve over the loss of a loved one–my former identity.
Here was John Lennon telling me it was okay to make the choice I had made. That I wasn't crazy after all. That everybody else might not understand, but that is okay as long as I do.
Ever since that moment, this song has been the anthem for my life. The ultimate symbol for empowering yourself to take charge of your life, control your own destiny and let others think whatever they are going to think.
Thank you so much John Lennon.
Your comment gave me goosebumbs...
Your comment gave me goosebumbs...
I created an account just to respond to your post. Reading it brought tears to my eyes. The power of music can change lifes. No doubt about it. Thanks for your post. Inspiring! "Just let It go"
I created an account just to respond to your post. Reading it brought tears to my eyes. The power of music can change lifes. No doubt about it. Thanks for your post. Inspiring! "Just let It go"
@srkeegan Thanks for you comment. I had the same experience, but not before I lost my marriage, but that's ok because she was the one that was calling me crazy for resisting becoming somebody I didn't want to be.
@srkeegan Thanks for you comment. I had the same experience, but not before I lost my marriage, but that's ok because she was the one that was calling me crazy for resisting becoming somebody I didn't want to be.
@srkeegan I signed in just to answer a 13 year old comment.
@srkeegan I signed in just to answer a 13 year old comment.
I was fired from my job 8 years ago. I used to be a director, had an office with a window view, etc.
I was fired from my job 8 years ago. I used to be a director, had an office with a window view, etc.
I never did actually thought how I was supposed to keep on going when I lost "my professional life". Turns out I hated it, I just didn't know it.
I never did actually thought how I was supposed to keep on going when I lost "my professional life". Turns out I hated it, I just didn't know it.
I now work as an individual contributor in a company I love, with people I care about. I "lost" all the benefits of being in my old position, and regained control of my life. I actually talk to my wife and play with my son.
I'm no longer riding on the merry-go-round and I couldn't be happier about it. I'd never go back to my old life. I just had to let it go.