10 Extraordinary Life Lessons We Can Take From Michael Jackson
Still fresh in our mind, roughly one and a half months ago, precisely on June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson, king of pop music in the world, leaving us all. More than 1 billion people around the world, watching the funeral procession of the greatest entertainers of all time. I was to tears watched Michael left us so fast. We grieve deeply moved at the same time, given what has been given by Michael in us, in this world.
Whatever one thinks of Michael, all of whom agreed to one thing: Michael wants the world a better place. Through music, life and all of his work, here are 10 things he taught us:
What can we learn from his phenomenal songs?
1. It does not matter whether you are black or white (Black or White)
Every day in the world, people are fighting over something. Issues of race, ethnicity, religion or culture, making us split. It does not count how many human costs of the war, either directly or indirectly. Supposedly, no matter whether we are black or white, we unite and love one another as human beings. People are born different from each other instead of fragmented, but to appreciate each other.
2. Begin with the people in front of the mirror (The Man in The Mirror)
Have you ever thought to change the other person? Or even think your life would be much better if the environment around you changes according to what you imagine.
Our world is not perfect, but if you want to change, you have to start with yourself. Look in the mirror and ask the person who is in front of the glass to change. That's the only way. If we want to make this a better world, look at ourselves and make a change.
3. Heal the world (Heal The World)
As quoted in the song: "There are children crying and people dying and our world is Suffering." When that person have not been alerted to the issue of global warming, Michael was the first to call for this global warming issue. Now it depends on us all to improve the world from global warming, poverty, disease, education and other issues that bother us. Only our concern is what will make this world better for our children and the future of mankind as a whole.
4. You are not alone (You Are Not Alone)
Experiences and sufferings you are experiencing are not much different from the others. There will always be some help, support and love you, although you do not currently have anyone.
If you are reading this article right now, meaning you're getting support and encouragement.
5. Do not stop until you have enough (Do not Stop Til You Get Enough)
Michael earned a remarkable achievement in his life. His achievements as an endless journey. But the key to his success was that he did not stop. He worked very hard. One thing we learn from Michael: if you want something - you can have it for your strong desire and work hard to achieve it. So continue your efforts and do not ever stop.
6. We are the world (We Are The World)
As often as possible we think that we are the world, then we will not feel lonely. The only way we prosper is if we work together. One person suffers we all suffer, a grieving person then we are all in mourning. We are all connected to each other as human beings, so that if there is one injury, it is our responsibility to help him. As quoted in the song: "We are the world, we are the children and we are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving."
What can we learn through life?
7. Do not let anything stop you from effort to give a light to the world
When you become a great and your light shines so bright, a lot of people trying to drop you. Do not let these people or anything extinguish your light; And do not be afraid anyway we do not have the opportunity to give something in this world. There are still many places in the world where you can give the light together.
8. It's OK to open your mask
Do not cover your actual self. Let people see who you really are and let people see the natural beauty of your personal. Be yourself. As also stated by Shakira music group in the lyric: "open the first mask, first open your mask ....";)
9. Learn to live with your state real
Maybe you hate your body shape, your face, your skin color or your hair. Starting today STOP hating your own physical. It is you! So how can you not love yourself? Your body is a gift from the Creator. Do you reject and hate His creation?
10. Always restore your childish nature
You do not need to visit the World Fantasy to play and laugh like children. Let go of your childishness. Meloncatlah with hands on and live with the joy of children. Look at the world full of wonders. Enjoy each day with gratitude.
Michael, thank you for what you have given us. Rest in peace. We will always remember you.
