Things I Learned from Michael Jackson: #4 'Spirit & Forgiveness'

Things I Learned from Michael Jackson:
#4 'Spirit and Forgiveness' (by Woman23)

I grew up in a non-Christian home, but always believed there was something «out there». I got saved at a Christian camp when I was 13 but found my way to the Catholic church soon after and stayed there until I was 21 when I signed out. A painful break-up and other struggles made me question my faith and my life. (a psychic said I had been a nun in one of my past lives, which I fully believe is possible, as I have always had a strong interest and fascination for nuns)

Then came June 25 2009. I was not a Michael Jackson-fan while he was alive...that is, I knew of «You Are Not Alone», «Heal the World», «Earth Song», and «Will You Be There». The latter was actually the song that kept me alive from day to day when I was 15 – 17 years old, as I underwent a severe depression. I never believed the allegations on child molestation, but I didn't believe there was such a thing as vitiligo. When he died I started looking into it and learned that Michael did have vitiligo, and I have asked forgiveness of both him and God.

Anyway, when Michael died, I gained an interest. In early August 2009 I fell in love with him, and I would talk to him every day, as a child would talk to an imaginary friend. (I continue to do this to this day) I spent some months in a cult before I left that too, still not knowing who or what to believe in. I WANTED to believe in something more, but I had been through so much pain that I was afraid. Having Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder (mild form of high-levelled autism), having a faith is actually a bad idea, since faith is so abstract and subtle.

A woman that I knew channeled Michael Jackson and delivered his messages to the world through her blog, and that gained my attention. At first I was shocked, because communicating with the dead was something I didn't know much about. Eventually I decided to ask her to channel Michael for me, which she did. His message to me included an invitation to study spirituality, as I had begun to realize there was more than what I had been taught. I was floored, and knew that I had a job to do.

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'I Bow in Thankfulness'

For you I bow in thankfulness,
Elation overflow,
When enraptured by your love,
Embraced in its sweet glow.
Your gifts I hold in reverence,
Awakened in my soul,
Through opened eyes, within I see
That we were always whole.
For you this torch I'll carry far,
As your wisdom fortifies
Unbounded flame, the light of truth,
I KNOW LOVE NEVER DIES.

(¸.•´(¸. ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸.♥➷•*¨)
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──██─███─███─██─██─██▄█─ IS THE MOST
──██─▀██▄██▀─▀█▄█▀─██▀█─ IMPORTANT ♥
─▄██▄▄█▀▀▀─────▀──▄██▄▄█ THING IN THE WORLD
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♥ I love you so incredibly much, Michael. I am forever yours. ♥
~ BeGodsGlow - June 11, 2011

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You are not alone on June 25, 2011

Our dear MJ-family, We have gathered some information below about June 25th ... people you can join with in remembrance, some ways to express what you feel. Please leave a comment if you'd like to add something more. We know that anything suggested will pale in comparison to what each of our hearts could express for Michael. Like you, we are also still heartbroken, still trying to grasp this reality, asking why, learning to heal. Nearly two years have passed, and some days it almost feels long ago and yet a moment later the pain is as if it were yesterday. The month of June has not been made easy to bear. We want you to know, though, that whether you choose to gather with others this year or stay home by yourself... you are not alone. We are all with you, in your town, in your country, wishing the same wishes, praying the same prayers, crying the same tears. Know that the ones we lose are never lost, for they're closer to us now than our very breath, in our hearts, in our souls - one in love. And as we walk the path of healing and wholeness together, we are one. Always. We love you. We love you forever, Michael.

♥ Major Love Prayer - At 2pm Los Angeles time on June 25, 2011, all around the world we will be joining as one, sending out a major love in deepest honor and respect of our dear angel, Michael Jackson. Our special June 25th global prayer will be done in the spirit of gratitude and appreciation, as our united hearts embrace Michael, his family, each other and the world in healing love. Please join us wherever you are at 2pm PT/5pm ET/23:00 CET (Time Zone Chart)

♥ World Cry 2011 - World Cry is again taking place in cities around the world at 2:30pm Los Angeles time and raising funds for the charity 'The Elephant Sanctuary'. To see if you can join them in a location near you, please check their main website MJ World Cry. If you're in the UK, also see World Cry London.

♥ Charity - Another thing many are doing in memory of Michael is to make a charitable donation. Some suggestions are Make-A-Wish Foundation or other major charity, or to help fan-created charity projects like A Million Trees for Michael, Heal the World for Children or 2300 Make A Pact's 'Dresses from Neverland' drive.

♥ One Rose for Michael - Last year 3,000 beautiful roses were delivered to Forest Lawn and lined the steps and patio of Holly Terrace on the 25th. If you would like to contribute to this year's roses, please see the Facebook page 'Donation for One Rose for Michael'.

♥ Sunflowers for Michael - Every week large bouquets of sunflowers from this group are delivered. On June 25th there will be many, many beautiful flowers once again. Sandy can also take your cards and messages to Forest Lawn. Please see the Sunflowers for Michael Facebook group for more information.

♥ Flag Assembly at Forest Lawn 10am - "L.A. World Flag Day & Assembly at Forest Lawn on 6/25 at 10am for a Minute of Silence in MJ's Honor...This June 25th, in and around LA, all groups and supporters of Michael Jackson from around the world are invited to carry their nation's flag to show world unity and support for Michael's legacy all day long. Forest Lawn will be the gathering place to observe a minute of silence at 10am for Michael." More details: http://tl.gd/avhpcuhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

♥ Celebration at Gardner St School - "Join us June 25th from noon to 4pm at Gardner Street Elementary School for a special event, "A Celebration of M.J.J.'s Life", with William Wagener, Tom Mesereau, Majestik Magnificent, Geraldine Hughes, Larry Nimmer and others. See link MJJ Forever Innocent Foundation" (source: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/b1v54s)

♥ München memorial monument, etc - Fans will likely gather in places like the HIStory statue in Best, Netherlands and also at the monument in front of the Bayerisher Hof hotel in Munich, Germany to remember Michael. They have been petitioning the city of Munich for a permanent monument. For more information on them, please the Denkmal für Michael Jackson Facebook group or website

♥ “Earth Song – Inside Michael Jackson’s Magnum Opus” - On June 25th, a special section (up to 35 pages?) from Joseph Vogel's upcoming book "Man in the Music" on how "Earth Song" came into being will be released digitally. Please check out the sneak preview at the link above for more information.

Please see comments for more or to add something, like a charity concert event, etc. Thank you.

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Things I Learned from Michael Jackson: #3 'Say Yes to your Heart'

Things I Learned from Michael Jackson:
#3 'Say Yes to your Heart' (by Brenda)

Michael has taught me the meaning of life. He has given me purpose and joy, taken away my fear of death, and my fear of living life to the fullest. Still, even with the huge impact he has had on my life, when I think of the biggest lesson I have learned from him, there is no doubt what that is. It is the thought that first struck me when he died, the lesson I hope that is conveyed in my book Ever After, and the reason I look forward to each day. The purpose of my life is to share this message with others. The lesson is this: Always say yes to your heart, and be the best you can be at whatever you love to do, no matter what.

Imagine a world where people say yes to their hearts without question, follow their dreams, doing their best and never giving up. This is the world that Michael believed in. This is the way he lived his life. He has shown me that this CAN be the real world. Since I have begun to trust him and follow this in my own life, everything is different, although it may seem the same on the outside.

Is there anyone who has ever followed his heart as unfailingly as Michael did? Is there anyone who has ever persevered against all odds as Michael did? Is there anyone who believed that all things were possible as Michael did?

He did these things because he believed his talents had been given to him by God and he felt his purpose was to express these gifts the best he could, so others might recognize their own gifts. This is true for all of us. We all have a purpose for being here, we have talents, ideas, inspirations just as Michael did. The difference between us and Michael is that he followed through NO MATTER WHAT. He did not just choose to express his gifts when he was inspired, when he was paid enough money, or when he was feeling good, he did it for us, because that is what he knew he was here to do.

He said, "I believe in me, so you'll believe in you." I believe in you Michael, and thanks to you, I also believe in me, and all of us. We are here to express our gifts and in doing so, we help others to be who they are meant to be as well. This is how we change the world. I promise that I will always say yes to my heart, and always do my best, no matter what.
~ Brenda - author of Love is the Answer (blog) and the beautiful picture book Ever After
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We'd love to post your contributions to this series. If you'd like to write something, please consider thoughtfully something you've learned from or because of Michael (examples: about love or life, how to forgive, not to judge, how to follow your dreams, etc) and send your story to admin@majorloveprayer.org. Don't worry whether what you write is eloquent or simple, a full page or only a couple of paragraphs. The important thing is to just be yourself and share your insights in honor of Michael, to inspire others or just to empathize. The same lesson (like LOVE!) can certainly be written about more than once since we all have our own unique understandings. Thank you and much love! ♥

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International Children's Day is today, June 1st

"What we need to learn from children isn't childish. Being with them connects us to the deep wisdom of life, which is everpresent and only asks to be lived...Their natural wisdom points the way to solutions that lie, waiting to be recognized, within our own hearts." ~ Michael Jackson ♥

The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland proclaimed June 1 to be International Children's Day in 1925. It is usually marked with speeches on children's rights and wellbeing, children TV programs, parties, various actions involving or dedicated to children, families going out, etc. (source: Wikipedia)

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