My Thoughts on MJ- R.I.P
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson was a Living Legend, the definition of what it means to be such. Who is left? Who is around that we can even look at and say “There is the next Michael Jackson!”? No one, anywhere, not yet anyway. Mike was flawless, 99.99% perfect when he opened his mouth to sing, when he put pen to paper to write, when he stood on that stage and moved, he WAS Music, he felt the music like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
He began imitating the Greats of his time, James Brown, etc..but he took what they did and created an even bigger Masterpiece, and that was what made him legendary. He gave his talent to the world and we were blessed with his presence for only 50 years, but in that time the man made history like no other before or after him ever will.
He gave and gave, and while it took his toll on him and he became surrounded by controversy, nothing can ever overshadow the fact that this man gave flawless works of art that we were blessed to have had the privelege to witness in our lifetime. When I was young, watching footage of people crying, fainting and screaming at the sight of him, I was both thrilled and terrified. How could people adore a man so much? How could they lose control like this over a human being? And it wasn’t until I was older and constantly flooded with what we now appreciate as so-called “Music” that I realized what all the fuss was really about. Michael had a message in every song, he wanted you to feel what he felt, see what he saw, move the way the music told you to move..he gave us true GIFTS of song and he gave them to the WORLD!
Yes, he was strange, he did things to himself that to this day I wish he would not have done, said things I wish he would have just kept his mouth shut…but most people considered to be Geniuses, live very much outside the box of what is considered normal to everyone else. I refuse to be the judge and jury and I thank God that I don’t have to be the one to judge anyone based on how they chose to live their lives. But I will tell you that I will be eternally grateful for what MJ gave to this world. Listening to Off the Wall and dancing around the house, crowding around the TV to watch the world premier to Black or White..laughing at his silly kiss in Remember the Time, but awed and the special effects he used in both of those videos. Thriller..my goodness, did he really just morph into a warewolf? Beat it and Billie Jean! Weird Al owes his career to Mike! Smooth Criminal and that lean was just too much! Chris Brown and Ciara and Beyonce all owe their moves to that one!! Man in the Mirror spoke to me then and now even for the historical announcement that we have the FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT..perfect song for the occasion and I cried to it watching the news announce it to the world!
I like to think of myself as emotional, but not too emotional, I shed a tear for Pac, a tear for Biggie, a tear for Bernie and Luther..but it was the loss of MJ that I think has touched me the most. He lived to please the world, the entire world, a gentle soul who could speak in a whisper but belt out flawless notes like it was nothing. For 45 years he contributed to the music industry more than I honestly feel anyone ever has and I can not believe that this is the end.
I thank you MJ! Thank you for the moonwalk, the white glove, parachute pants, geri curl jokes, alien faces, childish smiles, Thriller, Farwell My Summer Love, Will You Be There, epic videos, the Wiz, Beat It, crotch grabbing, perfect performances, We are the World, and let’s not forget NOT GUILTY so who is anyone to judge….Thank you Michael and may you finally rest in peace knowing you gave us true Music Magic!!
When the questions come
June 8, 2009
How are you going to do this? Who is going to pay for this? Where are you going to find clients? What does it all mean?
I’m finding as I am telling more and more people about my business plan, the questions are being thrown at me left and right and with each one, little bits of “doubt” start creeping into my mind. I believe in myself and I believe that I have a valuable service to offer AND I believe that my time is worth a monetary reward…as with ANY service. I believe that my gifts and knowledge have been given to me for a purpose and that I can indeed make my dreams come true.
But I also find with the questions…come opportunity. A chance to once again state my goals and prove just how needed my services actually are. When I see that gleam..that nod of understanding, all of my positive beliefs are confirmed once again. I end up welcoming the questions, yes, ask me more…what else can I tell you about my dream??
My Secret
June 3, 2009
My secret is THE Secret. Yes, the one and only much publicized Secret. http://www.thesecret.tv/
The book was brought to my attention about 8 months ago. After reading a few pages, I thought about how my life had been going and how I wanted it to change. I then read the entire book and watched the movie and decided right then and there that I would change my life immediately. I started small, just trying to keep a positive attitude about things, seeing the bright side and trying to control how my thoughts and actions mirrored what I wanted out of life. I wrote down and make a Vision board of all the things I really wanted for myself and kept it realistic.
First goal- new car. The car I was driving did not have reverse, so I literally was pushing myself out of spaces that I had no choice but to pull into..either that, or park on a hill so I could roll out easier:yikes: My car also would not stay running unless I kept my hand on the ignition in the “on” position. So a new car was needed pretty badly and I had no money or prospect of getting the money it would take to get a new car. I just began to focus on driving a normal car, of backing out of spaces without the use of my leg muscles…I visited dealerships and took every no, not able to finance with me as just more motivation to get to what I knew I was going to have…finally…within about 4 weeks of me just BELIEVING and KNOWING that I would have my new car, things aligned themselves so I am now driving a new (used) car that not only drives well, but is one that I can afford!:happydance:
I know now, since having lived my Secret life for the last 8 months that I am in control of my life, my circumstances, and my future..just as I have always been..I have been blessed with a new car, better health, windfall income when needed, a new relationship, and the list goes on and on. I can’t even begin to tell you how now I speak very deliberately because what I say often comes to be immediately. It’s a joyous, wonderful power that we ALL have whether we believe it or not. Positive thinking, positive speaking, positive actions, all lead to more and more positivity coming right back to you.
My happiness, my joy, my confidence, my self-esteem and self-respect..my ambitions, my dreams…all in MY power and no one else’s and I can have and be ANYTHING I so desire to put my energy and thought into. This news, this wonderful news is what keeps my excitement peaked daily..it’s the reason I know I will be a success in what I strive to do.
It is hard, when life seems hell-bent on bringing you to your knees, but I am now focused on the sun that always comes out to shine after any storm…keeping my eyes on the horizon and readying myself for all the blessings that are to come!
I hope this has helped someone in some way…
