Remembering Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: C. Barela
Source: ezinearticles.com

I remember the first song I fell in love with sung by Michael Jackson. It was “I’ll Be There”. I listened to it over and over again. It is still one of my favorite songs even after more than 40 years. There were other good songs that came out by the Jackson 5. Back then I thought they might fade away like Sonny and Cher as music in that era started to drastically change. The Beatles had broken up, as musicians like the Doors, Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones took front and center stage. At the time, there were only 3 t.v. stations. How times have changed!

Fast forward to the late seventies when Michael went solo and put out “Off The Wall” with “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough” and “Workin Day and Night”. Great album. Then came the early eighties and cable t.v. M.J. exploded on Mtv like the A bomb with “Thriller” and it definitely was. There was also ” Billy Jean” with his famous moonwalk and white glove, not to mention “Beat It” with his trend setting red jacket and ” Startin’ Somethin”, more of my favorites, “Michael Jackson“, . You would hear his music everywhere; in the clubs, blasting out of people’s cars as you were driving down the street, and see his videos constantly being played on m.t.v. Everyone wanted to be Michael Jackson or at least imitate him. He definitely was the on top of the world.

There are so many more memories of Michael Jackson. “Smooth Criminal” has to be one of the most amazing videos ever I have ever seen. How the gravity move is done, I will never know! The head morphing in “Black and White” was also something I had never seen before. I thought it was so cool in “Remember The Time” where the dancers spun around and turned into a piles of dust. There are too many other things to mention. His creativity was like an endless waterfall or display of fireworks; always something different and amazing to watch.

Michael certainly experienced the highest of highs in the 80’s and the lowest of lows in the 90’s as the child molestation charges surrounded him. I never believed the allegations. For anyone who does, the ninth of the Ten Commandments is “Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness”. None of us were there. There has never been even one shred of evidence in my eyes that has proven him guilty. I believe he was plagued by money motivated people who obviously didn’t have his best interest at heart and wanted his money. Why did the PARENTS let the kids stay with him for weeks at a time in the first place if they thought he was a child molester? Michael Jackson’s fame and money seemed to be both a blessing and a curse, especially since he was such a ridiculously generous and wealthy celebrity.

It is not because Michael sold more records than any other entertainer in history that has made me a such a huge M.J. fan for so many years. It is not because of his 13 grammys, and countless other awards, or his style and incredible innovation. It is not because of the eight Guinness World records he set that will doubtfully ever be matched. It is because he was an astoundingly talented person with an extremely generous heart. He gave more money to charity than any other entertainer in history. He helped, “Michael Jackson“, countless less fortunate people all around the world. I truly believed the songs came from his heart when he sang about making the world a better place. And he did. He gave so much to this world during his short life. Yes, he was very different. That’s what made him Michael Jackson.

I was shocked when I heard about Michael’s passing. My heart is still heavy as I write this article. It makes me so sad that it took his death for so many people to finally realize his unmatchable talent and contributions to this world. He has gone to a better place and in that respect I am happy that he no longer has to deal with the vicious attention seeking reporters and media. I wish I could have met him or at least shaken his hand. But all I can say is, I am so thankful to have lived in the era of Michael Jackson and witnessed the true King Of Pop. He showed more love and gave more joy to this world than any other entertainer I have ever seen or probably ever will. There are no words that can say how much he will be missed by his true fans. So rest in peace, dear Michael. You deserve to. Your work is done. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and especially his children.

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Cathy lives in Salt Lake City and is a freelance writer. She loves music, sports, outdoors, and helping people achieve their goals.

Is Michael Jackson’s Doctor Really To Blame?, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Robert Levin
Source: articlesbase.com

Conversation turned feverish this week that an arrest is almost imminent in the death of Michael Jackson. From day one there has been speculation that the doctor that lived with The King Of Pop was not being perfectly open about what happened that fateful morning in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. Here’s a run down of what we do know, we think we know and everything in between as we count down to the release of the autopsy results and the decision of the LAPD whether to pursue charges or not. From the very first news reports there seemed to be contradictions about how the doctor first found Michael. Some reports seemed to suggest Michael collapsed while playing with his kids and with several people present. Then other reports said he was asleep and the doctor simply found him either not breathing or breathing ‘shallow’. There also seems to be conflicting reports as to whether he was found in his own bedroom or the bedroom of the doctor. The confusion continues with further reports that an IV drip, IV stand, Oxygen canisters and vials of various drugs including Propofol, a potent anesthetic were found close to where Michael was. Then come conflicting reports between the paramedics who treated Michael and the doctor as to whether Michael did or did not have a pulse. The doctor claims he did. The paramedics apparently claim he was already dead by the time they arrived but were ordered by the doctor to not pronounce him dead and take him to the hospital to try and resuscitate him. While they did this and the ‘official’ time and place of death was at the hospital, it seems most believe that Michael was dead before anyone even arrived at the house. This brings us to the 911 call. Much has been made about the fact it apparently took upwards of 30 minutes before the doctor called 911 after finding Michael. The doctor claims this is because he did not know the address by heart and that he did not have a land line. ÂThen, during the 911 call we hear the security guard tell the 911 operator that CPR is being performed on a bed. The 911 operator mentions that this is not ideal and that it should be taking place on a hard surface like a floor. The doctor apparently then proceeded to move him to the floor, “Michael Jackson“, . This 911 call, when it was made and what happened during it brings up many questions. First, is it reasonable that a full 30 minutes went by before a call was made to 911? 30 minutes is a substantial period of time. If the doctor really ‘found’ Michael Jackson it seems the first thing any logical person would do is to call 911, before starting any kind of cpr. Secondly, how did the doctor ‘find’ Michael and why would he be checking to see if his breathing was ‘shallow’ as he has stated. Does it seem logical that the doctor just randomly walked into Michael Jackson’s room uninvited and started to notice his breathing? This doesn’t seem reasonable. What should we make of all the iv equipment in Michael’s room and the iv drip and stand? What about the needle marks on Michael? Are we to believe that this has nothing to do with his demise when the toxicology tests apparently have shown that an overdose of Propofol is the primary cause of his cardiac arrest? It has been revealed that during Michael Jackson’s last big tour he used Propofol and had a doctor travel with him to ‘put him under’ each night in order to get sleep while battling constant insomnia. The doctor would then ‘bring him back up’ in the morning…in essence using anesthesia as a sleep aid. Was this happening again and is this why the current doctor was being paid $150,000 a month so as to enable Michael’s addiction to Propofol? Perhaps the most important question of all then is what moral and legal obligation does a doctor have to prevent a patient from using a drug in an illegal fashion. What punishment does the doctor deserve if he’s found to have not only not stopped, “Michael Jackson“, Michael but actually acted as the administer of the drug to Anesthetize Michael? If Michael was willing to take such a chance with his life, should the full brunt of the blame fall on the doctor? What roll did Michael’s fame and influence have in coercing the doctor to break the law and should this be taken into account if the doctor were found guilty? Either way, a civil or criminal trial of some kind is almost certain. We’ll follow it all at www.MichaelJacksonMurderTrial.com  Â

With Degrees in Film, Real Estate Finance and Development as well as Psychology, Robert Levin writes expert articles covering a broad range of issues. Some of his websites include: www.toptenmba.com,
www.MBAonline.me, www.lawdegree.me, www.selfawareness101.com and www.tvwriter.me

Michael Jackson’s Unfinished Dream, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Anand Krishna
Source: ezinearticles.com

My mention of Michael Jackson on my Facebook status startled many, especially as I invited them to pray for him. Within minutes dozens of friends were commenting on my status, most of them were fans. More personal messages were dropped in my mailbox or emailed directly, and these were messages from my, “Michael Jackson“, annoyed friends: “What have you got to do with Michael Jackson, a child molester, blah, blah, blah?”

This is a very big question, a huge question, since it can be rephrased in innumerable ways. What have I got to do with you? What have I got to do with the publisher of this paper? What have I got to do with President Obama?

Or, what have I, or you, got to do with this world? Perhaps the best answer is: “Because I live in this world.” This is the point. The fact that you and I live in this world connects us to all other citizens in the world.

I remember the great Sufi mystic poet Saadi: “Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, other members uneasy, “Michael Jackson“, will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.”

But human pain and suffering cannot connect me with my fellow human beings, if I do not have some kind of “feelings” for them. I have an emotional tie with my family members, so I can easily feel their pain. But, I may not have such a tie with you, and therefore I may not feel the same way about you, your pain and your suffering.

Not so with Michael Jackson, he could feel the pain of a suffering humanity. He raised and donated millions of dollars for humanitarian causes. He was not compelled to do what he did. Indeed, there are people much richer than him that did not do anything to alleviate suffering.

Michael Jackson differs from them because of his “feelings”. We can still hear the echo of his compassion through his songs and writings, such as this passage from his album “Dangerous”:

“Consciousness expresses itself through creation. This world we live in is the dance of the creator. Dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye but the dance lives on.

“On many an occasion, when I am dancing, I have felt touched by something sacred. In those moments, I felt my spirit soar and become one with everything that exists.

“I become the stars and the moon. I become the lover and the beloved. I become the victor and the vanquished. I become the master and the slave. I become the singer and the song. I become the knower and the known.

“I keep on dancing and then, it is the eternal dance of creation. The creator and the creation merge into one wholeness of joy. I keep on dancing…until there is only…the dance.”

Such feelings are indeed very “dangerous”, for then you can no longer shut your eyes to what is happening around you. Michael was in a very vulnerable condition, even before penning such thoughts, he was already singing: “We are the world…the world must come together as one.. It’s time to lend a hand to life.”

He felt connected with the world not just physically, but also spiritually. He did not stop at recognizing and acknowledging the pain and suffering of people; he wanted to make a change.

In “Man in the Mirror”, he actually saw the reflection of his soul and sang with an added fervor: “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change.” It was an advice given not to you or to me, but to himself: “I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life it’s gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right…”

His realization that he had “been a victim of a selfish kind of love” made him all the more obsessed with the idea of spreading the right kind of love to heal himself and “Heal the World” to “make it a better place for you and for me”. He dreamt of a world where “Black or White” either did not matter at all, or mattered equally.

In “The Earth Song” he wept together with Mother Earth: “What have we done to the world, look what we’ve done.” Frustrated with all the happenings around him, he continued: “I used to dream, I used to glance beyond the stars; now I don’t know where we are, although I know we’ve drifted far.”

Back in the late 1970s, I had the rare chance of meeting philosopher J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986). He suffered from a similar frustration too. Later, in a documentary made on his life, those who were close to him during his last days discussed his frustration.

Both, philosopher J. Krishnamurti and artist Michael Jackson spoke of change, of the ultimate freedom from bondage, from the old-rotten old paradigms. And, as rightly put by Mahatma Gandhi, both realized the necessity of “being the change” that they wanted to see in the world. Yet, both of them died frustrated, as did the Mahatma. Gandhi who could not accept the idea of India’s division based on religion.

J. Krishnamurti let out his frustrations through his writings and discussions with people around him. Gandhi let out his frustrations by withdrawing from political life and going back to his commune in Gujarat. Michael Jackson, the star, let out his frustrations by experimenting with his body. He turned his body into a laboratory.

From a strict diet to several plastic surgery operations and his involvement in unpopular “ventures”, his love and sex lives – can all be seen as manifestations of his innermost desire to change. Change was both, his dream and his obsession. When he “felt” that he failed to bring about change, or at least it was not the kind of change he desired, he withdrew and shut himself away from the outer world. This was a grave mistake. By doing so, he closed all the outlets to let go of his frustrations. And, he died a lonely man.

Yet, a man, a star like Michael Jackson is too big to die. Indeed, he is too bright a star to fall. He shall shine for many, many years. His legacy of songs, his unfulfilled dream of the world to come, and his obsession to change shall be remembered by generations to come. Michael’s dream shall remain alive, for his dream is not a loner’s dream, his dream is the dream of all those who are capable of dreaming something big.

Jackson, we share your frustration and we will turn this into a source of energy to realize your dream, to “make a better world for you and for me”. I shall not bid you good-bye my friend, for in your dream our meeting continues..

Anand Krishna, Jakarta | Sat, 07/04/2009 1:04 PM | Opinion

Note: This article was also published on Jakarta Post

ANAND KRISHNA – Spiritual Activist
http://www.aumkar.org

“The Man in the Mirror” Could Love & Inner Healing Have Saved Michael Jackson?, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Tanya Copprue
Source: ezinearticles.com

The recent tragic death of Michael Jackson at only fifty years of age was a major loss for humanity on a global, “Michael Jackson“, level. Michael Joseph Jackson touched the lives of millions people all over the world. His “USA for Africa Project” creating the song “We Are the World” was one of his greatest humanitarian efforts that brought many celebrities together for the common good. He showed the world that we are all one- that we as human beings are connected.

However, it seems there was a great human disconnection in honoring the life and soul of Michael Jackson. I was so disgusted by the media’s negative focus concerning the events of Michael’s life. It was so typical of the way we view things in our society. Our attention seems to be focused on tearing down one another, instead of giving love and building up our brothers and sisters. Michael was more than just a celebrity. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a father, and friends to many. Most importantly he is a soul. He was a shining light, and a star has gone out in our world.

Michael Jackson was a childhood friend to many of us, as we grew up listening to his incredible music- that seemed to come from a supernatural place. He was a selfless human being, and he gave so much more than just music to the world. He gave us his love. While Michael gave to everyone he seemed to be unable to give to himself the one thing that could have save him – the love of “Self.”

Michael sang another song that was one of my favorites “The Man in the Mirror.” In his song Michael challenged the selfish outlook much of society has today, and that places the burden of change on the external aspects of the world instead of the inner place within us. Michael sang the words below:

“I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways,
No message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
You got to get it right, while you got the time
Cause when you close your heart
Then you close your mind”

Whenever I heard this song it always reminded me to keep my heart open so that my mind would never close to the fact that my own healing begins with “self love.” We cannot change the world until we begin to change our self, and do the inner healing work within in order to make any real difference in our lives. The work cannot be done from the perspective that change occurs only in the outer environment. Our outer environment is only a reflection of our inner environment. If we have inner chaos it will eventually begin to show outwardly.

It is well known of the many changes Michael Jackson made to his appearance. The numerous plastic surgeries, the skin color changes, and many other outward alterations showed a man that did not really know or love the man he saw in the mirror. Deep inside Michael was a lonely, tortured soul, in great need of love and inner healing. He tried to make changes but he focused only on his outer appearance, and did not seem to understand how to make the inner changes necessary to alleviate the obvious pain of his soul.

No soul can heal by making outer changes alone. No amount of money, success, or fame can heal a broken heart and a fragmented soul. The only remedy is love- and only love from the spirit can heal and transform one from the “man in the mirror” to the “soul in the mirror.”

Michael mirrored the existing culture’s consciousness which continuously focuses on having the perfect body, the perfect lifestyle, the perfect mate, and so forth. He was a child of the distorted human perception, that is obsessed with life only on the physical plane and gives very little thought or concern for the most important aspect of our nature- the spiritual “Self.”

Human beings are not simply flesh and blood. We are also spirit. We come on the earth to have a human experience in order to learn and expand our soul’s consciousness. We have work to do while we are in “Earth School.” It will involve work of the physical or material world for which we are a part of, and it will also consist of spiritual work, as we also have a spiritual nature. In fact our spiritual nature is our true nature. It is our essence, and our true “self” is the one of spirit and not the flesh. While we are here, we cannot spend our entire life concentrating on just the physical aspect. If we do so, our time will end, and we will not have allowed our soul to grow and do the work that it came here to do in the first place.

Michael Jackson’s death is a tragic one and it is a wake-up call for Americans and the world. It is an urgent call that we must move towards a spiritual evolution or we will continue to see individuals hurting and tragedies that could be avoided. No amount of physical alterations, medicines, or addictions to sex, gambling, drugs, or material things will ever hide or continue to cover up the pain we may be feeling inside. Eventually, the form we know as our body- which is the outward shell will release the soul. If our soul cannot grow, express its true self, and expand its soul consciousness then it will move on and away from the suffering, “Michael Jackson“, by shedding the shell.

We do not have to suffer in life. We must get to know our true self, and if we are hurting the only true way that we can heal is through our spirit. How do you get to know the “true self” you might ask? Begin with realizing that you have a soul and not just a physical body. Then ask questions such as, what does my soul want? What does my soul need, and how can I align myself with my spiritual work? If you ask the questions the answers will always come in some form or another.

Another way for inner healing to begin is to work towards spiritual development. You can do this very easily by spending quiet time alone in reflection, journaling, meditation, prayer, and by reading the plethora of spiritual books available today. You may also enlist help and there is nothing wrong with seeking guidance, just as long as you realize that the change can only come from within, and no one can do the work for you. Seek the help of a pastor, rabbi, or priest, a counselor, or a spiritual life coach. The caution here is to not get caught up on any pre-conditions. Your spirit is not religious- it is divine and perfect as it is. Discover the path that is right for you, and that works for your soul’s growth.

In addition, I cannot express the importance of setting clear intentions to heal the wounds that plague us. If we try and hide what ails us inwardly, and do not make a real effort to change then the consequences may be costly. Let your intentions be to grow and love your soul, and the universe will back you up and create the opportunities for healing and growth.

Finally, create a lifestyle that allows for the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding that we as human beings are made up of all these things is of the utmost importance and it will bring the healing that we need and could even save our lives. Learn to love the soul within by looking at the man or the person in the mirror. As Michael said no message has ever been any clearer- if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at your “inner” self and make the change.

To learn more about how to develop a spiritual lifestyle and begin inner healing in order to change your world, please check out my new book: Under the Mango Tree: A Spiritual Way of Living Merry. Available at Bookstores and Barnes & Noble online, Amazon.com or visit my website at http://www.prosperoussoul.net
Love & Light,
Tanya

Michael Jackson Top 5 Hits Of All Time, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Gen Wright
Source: articlesbase.com

Michael Jackson is one solo artist that has had his hits hit the top of the pop singles charts. Several of his hits have been ranked as the most successful and have fished in large fans. He is one innovative and successful artist of all time.Here are top five singles of all time done by the artist:1 ‘Billie Jean’This is one of the singles that signaled and called in a lot of fans for the artist. The song was written by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones; it remains a masterpiece up to date. The song was a real life experience and inspiritation from Jackson when he was accused, “Michael Jackson“, of fathering a baby of one of his fans, something that lived inside him for many days till when he decided to write this song. It was released in 1983 and spent seven weeks at the top pop singles chart in the same year.2 ‘Black or White’Black or white was released four years since the album bad produced consecutive number one singles. some artists in the music industry doubted weather Jackson would make it with the high commercial clouts, but their doubts soon faded away when Jackson released his single ”black or white” which stayed #1 in the chart for seven consecutive weeks. The major theme or message in the song is a powerful plea for racial unity instead of racial hatred. The video is perfectly done and funs could not stop at nothing to watch the video.3 ‘Say Say Say’This was the second time Jackson did a collabo after he did one with the same artist-Paul McCartney in 1982 with the song ”the girl is mine”, it was true success and Jackson therefore embarked on another song-say say with the same artist in 1983.the result was even surprising than the previous song in 1982, it stayed #1 in the chart for six consecutive weeks. It also hit the market with a lot of people liking the song. I must say it was and is still a great song.4 ‘Rocks with You’Jackson released the rock with you single in 1979, following the smash song ‘don’ stop ’till, “Michael Jackson“, you get enough”.jackson basically proved to the world that he was perfectly well at soul as well, the song was part of the last gap of the disco era with fans dancing to it like no bodies business. The hit attracted a large number of fans as compared to the rest of the songs.5 ‘Beat It’This was the third release off the album Thriller; it basically filled in any remaining walls for the recording artist. The song featured a blistering guitar solo from rocker Eddie Van Halen, with a video that broke barriers for black recording artists MTV.Beat it was an instant performing hit that left many looking forward for more great hits from recording artist, Michael Jackson.Jackson’s hits of all time live in many today; he is one influential and much more successful artist of all time. Long live Jackson!

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Michael Jackson – Can You Heal a Damaged Childhood?, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Caryl Westmore
Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson’s unorthodox upbringing with a strict, controlling, abusive father could go a long way to explain his troubled latter years as an adult. Adult children of addicted or dysfunctional parents often grow up stunted emotionally, frozen in a “lost childhood” depicted in his haunting song and music video, “Have You Seen My Childhood?”

For me, this song captures the essence of his damaged “inner child” and fixation with recovering his lost childhood. He sings about searching in the “lost and found of his heart for a childhood I’ve never known.”

As an emotional-energy healer, I inevitably help clients tap into and heal their “inner child”. This is the place they have been frozen in time with a memory embedded in their unconscious. They need to “break free fast” (as I call the system I have created) to move onto living a healthy fulfilling life. This is key to my work with Emotional Freedom Tapping which can erase a negative belief implanted from childhood – in minutes.

Imagine the difference it might have made if Jackson, for instance, had been given the chance to use EFT to release the cruel “Big Nose” taunt he said his father shamed him with as a youngster.

Damage from parents and toxic “care-takers” or older siblings when you were an impressionable youngster can “run or ruin your life NOW.” Best to clean and clear this toxic mind virus before it damages your life permanently, causing years of distress and pain in the interim.

My personal story
My own journey of healing began in my ’30s when I discovered a book by Robin Norwood called “Women who Love Too Much”. I was shocked to realize I was a typical “Adult Child of an Alcoholic” with symptoms including over-controlling, simmering anger, emotional neediness and a desire to mask my pain with addictions like over-eating and over-spending.

Isolating and approval-seeking are two symptoms of “Adult Children” which I had.

Jackson’s Genius
This is not to deny Jackson’s innate creative genius which in his 20s and 30s dazzled the world and earned him fame and fortune. But something inside him seemed, “Michael Jackson“, to unravel from the time the press began referring to him as “Wacko Jacko”.

As the years went on, his family and closest friends like Liz Taylor and Elton John who encouraged him to go into rehab all failed to rescue him from his “addiction” to anti-depressant drugs and painkillers.

Then there was the ongoing plastic surgery which came close to self-mutilation and to me reflected his deep self-rejection, despite all the accolades of his career.

By the end you could say his painfully thin body also demonstrated symptoms of anorexia – an eating disorder associated with self-loathing.

Being beaten as a child
Michael Jackson’s father Joe admitted to the BBC in 2003 that he whipped his son as a child.
When you review Michael Jackson’s life you may notice that his early adult years were enchanted with brilliant success, creativity and humanitarianism – he gave millions to “heal the world and make it a better place for you and me and the whole human race.”

Curiouser and curiouser
But from his ’30s onwards, Michael Jackson portrayed bizarre eccentricities including forays into plastic surgery to change his appearance which some call “self-mutilation”, referring to his destructive nose jobs as making him a “nasal cripple.”

Peter Pan
You could say building his Neverland ranch with its zoo and theme park for kids was Michael Jackson’s attempt to re-discover and recover his “lost childhood” like Peter Pan. The dark shadow side of this was the “evil” of child molestation which tainted him forever, despite his acquittal. You could say it was downhill from the time of his court appearances until his death on July. By the end he was addicted to pain-killers, thin as a rake and plagued with legal and financial troubles.

Could Michael Jackson’s demons have been saved and healed?

Yes, I believe so, with the right guidance, “Michael Jackson“, and therapeutic approach. But of course, first prerequisite would have been willingness by him.

Emotional-energy tools like EFT tapping and many others I use in my work, give the damaged self a chance to heal at source. I recommend you start before your symptoms become chronic – the body gives early warning signs which we can heed or ignore at our peril.

The sobering lesson for you, especially if you grew up in dysfunctional or abusive home – is to heal yourself and your childhood – before you attempt to “heal the world.”

There is a saying in the self-help movement: “Everyone is guilty – but no one is to blame.” This means our parents were passing onto us the lessons they grew up with – often toxic and damaging. We have a choice – dig deep and heal the damage in ways I describe in my book “You Can Break-Free Fast.” Or stay “victims” and risk progressive self-destruction and wasting of our “golden years” like Michael Jackson.

Caryl Westmore is a break-free fast author and coach who describes in her new book You Can Break Free Fast how to get unstuck and attract the life you love using emotional energy tools like EFT tapping. Free chapters of the book are available at http://www.breakfreefast.com/ where Caryl reveals how she went from broke, homeless and alone at mid-life to living her dream life today with her soul mate husband.

Inspiration From the Life and Death of Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Oma Edoja
Source: ezinearticles.com

It’s the summer of 2009 and the world pays tribute to a much loved, celebrated icon, Michael Jackson. It’s sad to see him go. I have been a fan of The Jacksons and then Michael Jackson since my childhood days. And though I never met him, it feels as though my own brother has passed away. Being one who chooses to look on the brighter side (though as in this case, that’s often very hard) I have decided to look on the highlights of Michael’s life and draw insight from his death. It helps to ease the pain, as I believe he would have wanted for his fans. I draw three points of inspiration from the life and death of Michael Jackson and I invite you to share them with me:

(1) Michael Jackson went for his dreams with full gusto. And reached them.His ambition began brewing early in his career. It was his dream to become the biggest force in entertainment. With the help of Quincy Jones on his 1982 Thriller a megahit was made, with several others following. His 1987/1989 tour promoting Bad was the largest ever by any solo performer. It resulted in record sales of over 750 million. And Bad is still the only album in history to generate five No.1 hits. He clearly never did anything in half-measures.

(2) Michael Jackson achieved much and gave much as well.Through his charity, the Heal the World Foundation, founded in 1992, he airlifted 46 tons of supplies to Sarajevo, donated millions of dollars to the world’s less fortunate children, contributed to drug and alcohol abuse education and covered the costs of a Hungarian child’s liver transplant. He also donated millions of dollars from proceeds of his tours and concerts through this charity. He is listed in the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records as breaking the record for the Most Charities supported by a Pop Star, having donated to 39 charities besides his own.

(3) Michael Jackson, in spite of his megastar status, was a human being like you and IHumanity is frail. No matter the heights we attain, “Michael Jackson“, in life we shall all be leveled in death. It is humbling to acknowledge that we are dust, and to dust we shall all return. Though life can be exciting and filled with success, death is also a fact of life. It’s just that we must each wait our turn. It was Michael’s, “Michael Jackson“, turn, and so he has left us. One day it will be yours and mine. It should therefore be our aim to fulfill our God-given life purpose, before our time is up. I’ll surely be keeping this in mind.

Let us learn from Michael Jackson to pursue our dreams with full gusto, be inspired to achieve much and to give more in return, and that we all have a final appointment to keep with Our Maker some day. As we step out of this life to keep this great appointment, may we be able to look back on a life that fulfilled its purpose. And to look forward, well prepared.

Copyright © 2009 Oma Edoja

Oma Edoja is an accredited life coach. For more inspirational articles such as this, for coaching to provide the gusto for your dreams, and to remove what holds you back from them, please visit http://turnaroundresources.blogspot.com Also contact Oma for a no-fee assessment of your situation, plus action points to take it forward, and her inspirational email newsletter.

Michael Jackson – Suicide by Idolization and Identification, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Andrew Yellen, Ph.D.
Source: ezinearticles.com

The first reports of fan suicide following the death of Michael Jackson seemed, on the surface, a contradiction to those ideals for which MJ stood.Indeed, Rev. Jesse Jackson asked fans to create futures not funerals in order to honor those ideals.

Oscar Levant, famous pianist and composer, once jokingly said, “There is a fine line between genius and insanity.I have erased this line.”None could argue there was a distinction between Michael Jackson, the genius entertainer, and Michael Jackson, the tormented, and some would say sick, soul.Fans could relate to either or both depending upon their own bent.Most have chosen to remember the former, but some have “erased this line.”

Idolization and identification with a superstar personality is not unusual.Sports fans spend billions of dollars each year on jerseys, equipment, and memorabilia of their favorite players and teams. Movie fans, likewise, spend huge amounts, “Michael Jackson“, of money not only going to movies but dressing, acting, and attempting to look like their favorite stars. And music fans buy albums and videos, download songs, go to concerts, and idolize and identify with their alter egos.To his credit Michael Jackson’s fan entourage spanned five decades.He rarely failed to deliver at any stage of his career.Professionals everywhere have spoken of his influence on music, lyrics, videos, dancing, stage presentation, and overall showmanship.He truly is the benchmark standard, “Michael Jackson“, to which all others will be compared.

A diagnosis of Identity Problem is a very broad and general category that can be used by mental health professionals when there is uncertainty about multiple issues relating to an individual’s identity.It is, however, a legitimate and verifiable psychological condition.To the average person, Michael Jackson’s death was the loss of a talent. But to the individuals struggling for identity and having found that identity in MJ, his death became the loss of self.A Russian Jackson impersonator almost literally lost what he believed to be a reflection of himself.Believing there was nothing else for which to live, he unsuccessfully attempted suicide, only to state he would eventually succeed.

However, it was not only identification that caused the suicide phenomenon but idolization.Some believed MJ was more important than anything else in their lives.They spoke of him with love and reverence.When he died, they believed they had lost their beacon.

Lastly, among the impressionable, which have no age boundaries, there is mass hysteria and mob psychology.More than thirty years ago a deranged leader led almost a thousand people to their deaths by suicide at Jonestown.They had lost their own identity.Unfortunately, unlike Michael Jackson, the individual with whom they idolized and identified and was their beacon was disingenuous and self-serving.

Let those of us who are healthy, a relative term, not “drink the kool aid” of insensitivity.To those who would make fun of or view with disdain their fellow human beings, consider these are individuals who have lost their way.The humane thing to do is to help, not to relegate the phenomenon to “natural selection.”

Each of us in some way, acknowledged or not, has been influenced by something Michael Jackson has done.As with all of human behavior, idolization and identification are natural outgrowths of being a fan, but when carried to extremes, particularly with those who are vulnerable, the results can be as tragic as the loss of such a superstar as Michael Jackson.It becomes suicide by idolization and identification.

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Dr. Andrew Yellen is a parent, former educator, and clinical and sports psychologist in private practice. He is also the co-founder along with his wife Heidi Yellen, M.A., B.C.E.T., of Yellen & Associates (http://www.yellenandassociates.com), a southern California firm providing psychological, educational, speech, and language services. Dr. Yellen’s parenting systems have been taught locally for over 20 years. Now, on the Internet, he is sharing his knowledge and experience at ParentDoc.com

Currently pioneering advances in the field of Brain Electrical Activity Mapping, Dr. Yellen has augmented the accuracy of psychological assessments by offering the latest technological advances of Digital EEG Spectral Analysis (DESA) to schools, rehab clinics , attorneys, sports organizations, and our injured veterans

Dr. Yellen has appeared nationally on television as well as giving commentary on local television and radio stations. He is the author of The Art of Perfect Parenting and Other Absurd Ideas and co-author of Understanding the Learning Disabled Athlete and Social Facilitation in Action. His books are available for purchase through his website. For further information, personal consultations or speaking engagements, he can be reached at (818) 360-3078

Michael Jackson – Heal the World, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Aldric Chang
Source: ezinearticles.com

Spiderman promoted the wisdom that with great power comes great responsibility. Makes sense really. To whom much is given, much is required. Michael Jackson is one of the best examples of this selflessness. During the height of his popularity in the 80s and 90s, MJ took advantage of his influence and reach in order to spread the word about different problems and advocacies of the world.

This is why we have songs such as Heal the World and We Are the World.

We Are the World is a songwriting collaboration of Michael Jackson with Lionel Richie for charity and for spreading the word about the state of famine, hunger, drought, political instability and poverty in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa.

From a single dual collaboration, the production, written in 1985, became a superpower recording track featuring the heavy musical stars of that time. Here are the artists who participated with a distinct solo part:

– Lionel Richie

– Stevie Wonder

– Paul Simon

– Kenny Rogers

– James Ingram

, “Michael Jackson“, – Tina Turner

– Billy Joel

– Michael, “Michael Jackson“, Jackson

– Diana Ross

– Dionne Warwick

– Willie Nelson

– Al Jarreau

– Bruce Springsteen

– Kenny Loggins

– Steve Perry

– Daryl Hall

– Huey Lewis

– Cyndi Lauper

– Kim Carnes

– Bob Dylan

– Ray Charles

That’s a supernova right there. In fact, the single was so successful that it was able to raise about $63 million for the relief operations against famine.

MJ didn’t stop there. He had many social awareness songs but perhaps one of the most memorable is really Heal the World.

Together with We Are the World, Heal the World is one of the more visually captivating performances of Michael Jackson because it would often involve an elaborate production with many children doing a United Nations act in the stage – particularly during the halftime show of the Super bowl XXVII.

As a testament to the selflessness of Michael Jackson, the video of Heal the World is one of the rare videos which did not feature the likeness of MJ. Heal the World was released with the album Dangerous in 1991. Michael shared that he created this song while in the Giving Tree inside his Neverland Ranch.

While participating in an Internet chat with MJ in the year 2001, he admitted that Heal the World is the one song which he is most proud to have created because it has become an anthem for worthy causes throughout the years.

To make sure that MJ was not all words and no action, he formed the Heal the World foundation. This was a non-profit group for the protection of the welfare of under-privileged children.

Michael has been very active throughout his life in aiding other unprivileged people. He had forged special friendships with children with sicknesses, most notably the one whom he dedicated the song Gone Too Soon.

As it turned out Gone Too Soon was a fitting song for MJ himself.

During his funeral held recently in the Staples Center, the selflessness of Michael was honored with an ensemble performance of Heal the Worldand We Are the World last July 7, 2009. In old-school fashion, children wearing various cultural wardrobe were shown.

MJ has been successful in using his wide-reaching superstardom in order to communicate messages to the whole world that change is indeed possible. The initiative just has to come from one’s self in order to start making progress. Michael was able to go beyond color, race, age and gender to show us that selflessness will always be remembered well.

Aldric Chang is a creative entrepreneur who is at the moment building free online adventure games for kids and running a successful 3d animation studio. His creative accomplishments span across the production of several hundred animation projects, casual games, music compositions, cartoon animated series and a virtual world for kids.

Michael Jackson – 4 Things to Learn From Michael Jackson That Can Help You Be Successful Too, Michael Jackson Memorial

Author: Marcus A. Baker
Source: ezinearticles.com

Love him or hate him, you can’t ignore who Michael Jackson was. He was and still is everywhere. The fact that his name still dominated news headlinesa good weekafter his death is proof enough that he had an impact on millions of lives globally. Despite the controversies, mystery and perceived unhappiness, Michael Jackson, the king ofpopwas a superstar, successful in ways we can only dream about. What if any were his secrets to success? Here are four observations I believe contributed to his legacy, all of which we can apply if we choose to be as successful in our own right.

Michael Jackson was passionate:
He did what made him happy – sing and dance. When you love what you do, you will do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. It’s a drive that will come naturally from within, so even though it may takeyou a while to get towhere you want tobe, you will enjoy the journey so much that you will not mind the time it takes to get there.Those who believe in the law of attraction will tell you that to be successful you have to be happy because when you are, youfocus on what is working and the feeling of happiness that you experience. The moreyou do this, themore you will attract of the same toyour life.If you want to be successful, do what you love. Connect with your passion. Be happy.

Michael Jackson was in touch with his inner child:
He knew that life can be outrageously fun, that it’s possible to be audaciously happy when you connect with your inner child. He had a child-like quality, a playfulness thathelpedhim dismantle the contradictory beliefs that cover up this most precious knowing. His ‘Never land Ranch’ inspired by Peter Pan who refused to “grow up” was testimony to the fact that you CAN have life your way. The true act of growing up is recognizing that you CAN haveeverything you desire if only you will believe as a child believes, before we strip this magic from them. Hemay not have had absolutely everything he desired in his life but, “Michael Jackson“, nobody attains perfection. He certainly seemed to be doing better than the majority of us.Ifyou want to be successful do what Michael Jackson did, don’t take life too seriously. Believe anything is possible and believe in the highest good of all people as children, “Michael Jackson“, do.

Michael Jackson constantly evolved:
He was a true innovator – continually re-inventing himself through time. It was this that made it possible for him to appeal to such a wide spectrum of people. He became his own brand which of course was totally unique. There was nobody like Michael Jackson, nor will there ever be. He stood out by taking risks. Not all his behavior was appreciated by everyone but his actions defined the brand that was him. He also maintained an air of mystery. One never knew everything about him nor what he was going to do next. This ensured that his loyal fans remained intrigued followers. If you want to be successful you need to express your unique nature, be your own brand and give up needing to conform. It’s only then that you will be able to stand apart from the masses and be truly different.

Michael Jackson excelled despite his hardships:
His early years were difficult and challenging and missing out on a ‘normal’ childhood presented its own brand of issues, but he was successful despite this. Why? Because deep down he was true to himself and the belief he had in himself. This always went deeper than any hardship he endured. As an adult he was often the subject of gossip and misunderstanding but he never let any of it hold him down. Right till the end with a world tour just weeks away, he was about to emerge out of the ashes like a phoenix and prove that he could survive anything. If you want to be successful, you too will have to release the need to blame others for your failure, instead rising above your hardship and succeeding regardless.

No matter what it is you want to achieve, the key to your success will be dependent on your ability to use the power and influence of your sub conscious mind. My passion is for helping those who want to start and achieve a successful home based business. If you would like to be your own boss and have whatever you desire in life then I’d like to invite you to consider if and how I can mentor you to success. Success With Marcus

From: Marcus A. Baker – The Coach For Aspiring Online Entrepreneurs http://www.marcus-baker.com