THIS IS IT!

Monday, November 09, 2009 5:49 AM



Hello, all!

I know I haven't spoken about anything for a while. Last week I was able to view an amazing experience. Any passionate artist should be able to relate and become inspired by this great feat. "Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT" is prolific and heartfelt from the depths of region. I truly believe God allows us to obtain a 'sound mind' so that we can receive positive, objective jewels from everything that we witness while on earth. "Judge not, that ye be not judged" and "love covers" can describe my opinion of the film, in that there is so much that can be learned from it.

Think about it! Do you remember when you were 4 years old, the things you did during your growth period? You probably grasped basic abilities, such as learning to read, count, write your name, followed by playtime of sliding on the sliding board, swinging, sandbox, building block creativity, Etch-A-Sketch, etc. Quite a few were able to have a strong love for drawing, painting on an easel, playing an instrument, and listening to Beethoven, understanding a music piece as if it was "Mary Had A Little Lamb."

Well, MJ had been gifted so that he became a true virtuoso of the century. The movie depicts how seriously he took his God-given talents, wanting to always give the world the best of everything he had of himself, at a heavy price. Professionalism, zeal, and fervor glowed throughout his conceptualizing, directing, consulting, performing. He was permeated with selfless attitude toward perfection and sharp precision.

The thought that came to mind was how we should take what we do, when we do it, seriously, remembering that it may affect someone else. Depending on what we do, it could be taken either positively or damaging. In retrospect, we should continue to do this - be quick to hear, slow to speak! We can learn so much from others, if we allow ourselves to be open, recognizing who made them, not how they look to the naked eye.

Michael Jackson was a consummate performer, who consistently moved with his gut feelings, always concerned about telling and showing love to all he came in contact with, share his wisdom from life-lessons, and treated everyone - young and old - with the utmost respect, the way he wanted to be treated. Isn't that what we should always be in our own lives?

I literally laughed, smiled, cried and felt sad while watching this epic, because of obvious reasons. He was young, had a gigantic heart for people and the planet. Peculiar, yes, and misunderstood, but who do YOU know that has been touched with so much amazement, and they appear normal? I continue to learn from watching him that to whom much is given, much is required. It takes a made up mind, perseverance, dedication, passion, and hard work, how we can achieve greatness, not to mention with Christ we can do ALL things!

If you haven't seen the movie, please allow yourself to witness and bask in what eminence looks like. And it's okay if people think strangely of you. Just know that you were created by perfection, and whatever you do in life, make sure love covers, understanding provides shade, and compassion interacts like a coat. Be blessed, everyone!

The Time IS Now!

It is hard to fathom what has taken place in the past few months of this year. In March, I was lead to speak on a particular famous song, "MAN IN THE MIRROR," recorded by Michael Jackson, and spoke very highly of the prolific meaning that it represents. Oddly enough, Mr. Jackson transitioned 3 months later, before having the opportunity to reach his 51st birthday, which would have been this month on the 29th.

So much has been said about this individual, both negative and positive, although he catapulted normal ranges with his personification of genius, generosity to the unfortunate, and only wanted to be loved in return. Real music does sooth the most ferocious beast, heals the wounded soul, and makes a sad mood glad. When it is all said and done, as we listen to the thoughts of people, we are reminded of biblical times, and how we as human beings should consider how we think or feel about others.  Galatians 6:1 tells us: 

"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."

When will we get the meaning that we are not perfect, but forgiven? If love covers a multitude of sins, when are we going to start living by what we know to be true? We are not aware of every little thing that we hear to be true, so can we start praying instead of criticizing something we know nothing about personally?
 

Time is winding up, so many people are leaving this world, ready or not. No one knows the day or the hour, but upon viewing everything that is going on, the appearance is being more evident of the ticking clock. Rules have been supplied for us to get along with everyone, while we are still in existence.  Thessalonians 5:11-23 says it best:

"Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do!

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves!

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men!

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men!

Rejoice evermore!

Pray without ceasing!

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you!

Quench not the Spirit!

Despise not prophesyings!

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.!

Abstain from all appearance of evil!

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!"

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!"

If we can be found busy doing what this says, there won't be any room for finding fault in others, because we will be doing what is right for each of us, in order to make the changes needed for the time. Realizing we are not alone, because the eyes of the Lord are in every place, we are the world, a light sitting on a hill, shining in darkness.

Reflection Visual

Monday, March 9, 2009 2:03 AM

We are faced with uncertainties, unlike anything that most of us have ever witnessed in our lives. The job market is quickly deteriorating. So many of us are accustomed to handling everything ourselves, by obtaining 1 or 2 jobs to hold on the American Dream. This year, so far, things appear somewhat bleak, and one contemplates what should be done, in order to survive feelings of doubt and defeat.

A popular song, written and recorded in 1987, states profound point of view, that continues to surmount our indecision today. One of the most prolific music artists ever, the incomparable Michael Jackson, felt a strong urge, or shall I say "unction", that catapulted "MAN IN THE MIRROR" into one of his most powerful signature works. Along with songwriters Glenn Ballard and Siedah Garrett, it probably was not idealized to such a degree as it should have been, but continues to speak volumes, even now.

The words that have been shared through our president, have authority behind them, and, if we ponder them, we will realize that CHANGE is imminent, and YES WE CAN! Is it possible that we can change for the better, in our way of thinking? Change the way we speak from negative, to positive? What about behaving with more compassion instead of coldness of heart? And can we begin to allow love to cover a multitude of indiscretions, instead of judging others, as if we have already arrived?

What do you see when you look in your mirror in the morning, while brushing your teeth or combing your hair? When you look close enough, you may see an unwanted hair strand on your chin, and you realize it must be removed, so that you can be your best for the day. As long as the hair remains, your mind will always concentrate on how you will function properly, until your transition by getting rid of the unnecessary. Same thing should be said when it comes to how we are, and whether we should become individually transformed, so that greater things can take place in our lives.

Please consider the following words of the song, continue to seek the face of God's direction, and see what transpires:

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 . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On My Favorite Winter Coat, This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind
I See The Kids In The Street, With Not Enough To Eat
Who Am I, To Be Blind? Pretending Not To See Their Needs
A Summer's Disregard, A Broken Bottle Top, And A One Man's Soul
They Follow Each Other On The Wind Ya' Know, 'Cause They Got Nowhere To Go
That's Why I Want You To Know

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change!!!

I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love, It's Time That I Realize
That There Are Some With No Home, Not A Nickel To Loan
Could It Be Really Me, Pretending That They're Not Alone?

A Willow Deeply Scarred, Somebody's Broken Heart, And A Washed-Out Dream
They Follow The Pattern Of The Wind, Ya' See, Cause They Got No Place To Be
That's Why I'm Starting With ME!

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A - CHANGE!!!!