~When one has fully entered the realm of love, the world-no matter how imperfect-becomes rich and beautiful, for it consists solely of opportunities for love~
“If you stumble about believability, what are you living for? Love is hard to believe, ask any lover. Life is hard to believe, ask any scientist. God is hard to believe, ask any believer. What is your problem with hard to believe? Reason is excellent for getting food, clothing and shelter. Reason is the very best tool kit. Nothing beats reason for keeping tigers away. But be excessively reasonable and you risk throwing out the universe with the bath water.”
~Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Buddha
As a full moon spills its glow across the planet, sparkling points of light too numerous to count, join together forming a single whole while becoming one in action. It is a potpourri in unison, an alliance of kindred souls…it is August. Worldwide, Fans connect, influenced by the ultimate connector, Michael Jackson. This phenomenon is often difficult to describe. A global influence that to some may seem intangible. At its core lies the ultimate question: How to harness suffering to productive ends. But, like everything in Michael’s life, it is a core with many layers, each containing elements of the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. August also brings with it a layer of celebration. Unlike June’s pilgrimage, August is the birth of one who would change the world…for Michael lived for love and died for love. The unconditional aspect of his love gives way to endless possibilities, living and lasting. His artistry was about liberation. It has freed us from bondage, transforming that which was dormant into an awakening.
Within our pilgrimage is found Michael’s immortality. He lives on across this planet with a legacy of music and artistry and mission…unmatched and unequalled. Joined in a common purpose, harboring no boundaries or borders, we step out of our daily routine to embrace both justice seeking and celebration. And although some ignore the massiveness of it all, events touch with a marvelous magnitude. For many revisit, nourish and define. For many, it glistens with a fresh newness of spirit. For all, music and dance, laughter and tears, chaos and solitude uncover treasures on the edge of several realities. We experience a beatitude~ extreme blessedness and exalted happiness.
~Just let me share and give and put a smile on people’s faces and make their hearts feel happy. We need peace, we need giving, we need love, we need unity~
Michael Jackson
“Yes. I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”
~My goal is to change the world…and to change the world’s consciousness about children, about ecology and the planet, to make it a better place for everybody, starting with the children. That’s the future, really. And, I’ll stick with it forever, until it is done~
Michael Jackson
At the heart of Michael’s artistry is EMOTION…not only what you hear, but what you FEEL…every part of it wrapped in LOVE. Inspired by many things, Michael felt it all was done in the heavens. “I listen to the music and just create from there.” MJ We feel it as a sense impression. We embrace this antidote: anti-hatred, anti-war, anti-ignorance, anti-abuse, anti-oppression, anti-prejudice, anti-bigotry, anti-fear…and, we celebrate unconditional love that empowers and releases us from bondage. We gather to continue what Michael lived for: TO CHANGE THE WORLD’S CONSCIOUSNESS.
~I know each person can make a difference in the life of someone in need~
Michael Jackson
Point of Light Ambassador 1992
Presented by President George H. Bush
Gathered under the moonlight together, in a realm of love, Michael’s legacy is alive in him and in us.
~When you want to be close to me listen to the music. The love is stored there and will never die~
We celebrate YOU today, Michael!
Thank you for being our inspiration and our hope.
We love you!
Jude
Blessings and safe journey to all who travel by air, journey on roadways…or stroll in their own backyards.
very beautiful Jude thanks sending love to all.
Thank you, Jude. It is wonderful to be able to write in this venue about Michael…and to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY…on this day….August 29, 2015. I cannot believe it has been 6 years since he passed….he was so real, so present…how could he be gone? But even though I know he is, I don’t feel that he is. My senses tell me he is ever present. I have a cutout lifesize image of him in my room….and sometimes when I am not thinking about it, I catch a glimpse of that image…and it startles me. When I think about him….which is every day, I am always grateful that I knew him…and was able to spend time with him. Bless you…Michael…and HAPPY BIRTHDAY….to one of the greatest musical geniuses the world has ever known. I compare him to Mozart and Beethoven….he was not less than they. And now…as a good friend of mine has stated, he is JUST NOW being studied by scholars in music. That is important…for it means that he will now have the respect he always deserved. Thank you, Jude….much love to you…Dianne
August moon calls the fans of Michael Jackson to unite in celebration of the miraculous genius, to mark the birthday of the one who brought in our lives so much, who changed many and made this place, the Earth less hopeless to live in. The fans travel and gather to feel again togetherness of this collective blessing: to be the army of someone who was a real Globa leader, the one who led us on the path of enlightning and showed us the ways to reach Global harmony. Being so far from the politics he became the one whom politicians listen to, respect and even were afraid of. Inlike the political leaders who might gain popularity and be a talk of the town, Michael Jackson has gained LOVE global and universal, from his fans, followers and devotees. So there is no doubt who is the true Global leader here. We came to celebrate our Global leader, together or on our own, to sing and dance, to remeber and worship.. and suddenly stop for some moments in the middle of the celebration and look up at the moon to see how our beautiful leader dances there, happily smiling and laughing looking down at us. We send him our kisses up so life becomes again bearable. We are still in our august mood. Thanks, jude, you conveyed it so beautifully.
Beautifully and accurately written, Jude. Powerful words.
Today is Michael’s birthday! He would be 59! That doesn’t seem real, but it is true! Happy Birthday darling Michael! You were and are an inspiration to me and many others! I love you so much!!!