I am a Beatle fan. I often am taking one of their songs and dissecting the lyrics to understand what the lyricist wrote and to see what application to life it may suggest. The Beatles often tell stories with their songs and “Nowhere Man” is one of them. Who is he? Is he you or someone close to you? The lyrics:

“He’s a real nowhere man, sitting in his nowhere land. Making all his nowhere plans for nobody. Doesn’t have a point of view, knows not where he’s going to. Isn’t he a bit like you and me? Nowhere man, please listen. You don’t know what you’re missing. Nowhere man, the world is at your command. He’s as blind as can be. Just sees what he wants to see.”

Unfortunately, there are many “nowhere” men. The purpose of this essay is to point out the characteristics of such a man and see, Respected Reader, where this fits the man you see in the mirror or the man you are involved with.

Making plans: Are you doing this? If so, what kind? If not, why not? Plans are your next step on your journey through life.

For Nobody: Do you have anybody in your life that you would like to include in your plans? Sharing your plans with somebody special is a wonderful goal. 

Doesn’t have a point of view: Do you exercise your brain, learning about various things that may be of interest or pertinent to your life? An “empty suit” is not very attractive or welcomed.

Knows not where he’s going to: This reminds me of one of my favorite sayings, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” A man must know himself and chart a directional course which over time is subject to change. Couch potatoes and empty brains are not conducive to knowing where to go next. The recovery community has a relevant saying that fits, “Just do the next right thing”. 

A bit like you and me: That is the question raised here. Are you a “nowhere man”? Closely associated with such a person?

 Please listen: Do you hear? Or is the message not meant for you? Denial, perhaps?

Blind as can be. Just sees what he wants to see: Selective perception and processing are ways to remain “blind.” Solipsistic men fit this category as it is all about them. Quite blind and out of touch.

Bottom line for this theme is that each of us, including you, Respected Reader, have been given some basic talents with the challenge to develop them as best as possible. If you do not know yourself, have a point of view, make plans, include someone special, overcome your “blind spots”,and move forward, then you are a “nowhere man.” You can do better!

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