We have all heard the song by Michael Jackson but have we really listened to it. He’s talking, or singing rather, about making a change. A change we all have to make and he’s starting with himself.
I always loved that song. I thought it was a much needed song for our times. Last night I watched This Is It…the highly anticipated movie about Michael’s last concert tour. 50 concerts sold out…sold out! That is amazing isn’t it? WOW!
I thought I was a person that had an open mind about people…you know, walk a mile sort of thing! I thought!!! I was never a fan of Michael Jackson’s and I allowed myself to listen to all the media about him. I also allowed myself to wonder what the heck he was thinking as he took plastic surgery to new heights. I formed opinions…freak was on the top of the list. I was a part of the jokes, laughing when I heard them and even retelling them because I thought they were funny. I don’t think they are so funny anymore. I don’t know Michael Jackson…and sadly, now I never will. Watching the extras on This Is It and listening to what all those people (who KNEW him) had to say. All the praise and love. It brought me down off my high horse to a more appropriate level so I could see a loving, humble soul that cared about the world and the world mistreated him. And I am kicking myself in the butt for being a part of that.
I learned a hard lesson after thinking long and hard about how I did think and how I will not continue to think.
So, shame on me for judging someone because of appearances and media hype.
RIP Michael Jackson
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