Developing oneself

The Beetles' song from the sixties has a line I love. "Nothing you can do, but learn how to be you." From All You Need Is Love. A friend was telling me about someone who, by her description, is excessively controlling. Controlling behavior is common and seems based upon fear of exposing ourselves as we really are. It is a rather natural reaction when someone does not feel safe, but it does not serve to develop intimacy. This line from the Beetles' song puts things into perspective. There really is nothing for us to do in life, except to develop who we are completely. What a journey!