Today, he would have been 54 years old. While I never
paid that much attention to Michael Jackson while he was on this earth, he has
opened my eyes to so much over the past few years. A smile is never far off
when I think of Michael--he lived life from his heart and put endless passion
into everything he did. Because of the mark he made on the music industry, he
paved the way for other young artists, such as my boys Hanson, who were inspired
by what he did and still are today. Even though he is gone, generation after
generation will be here to discover his music and his message. He passed away
far too young, however his influence on the world has not been lost.
The more I learn about Michael, the more my admiration
for him grows. He gave to others and he loved with a pure heart and that love
was unconditional—and he did this all with such great courage because he had to
fight against all the lies that were spread about him and deal with so much cruelty
from the media. How incredible it was
that he was able to keep so much love in his heart, that he never let himself
become deterred from his mission to heal the world. Many would believe that
Michael Jackson was simply the greatest entertainer who ever lived, but I see
so much more than that. I see how he used his art to spread messages of hope,
tolerance, peace and love, the time he gave to helping children in need all
over the world. Michael understood what his purpose was on this earth and he
lived that purpose fearlessly. He never let his gifts go to waste, and I hope
that I can use mine in the way they were meant to be used. Not all of us are
put on this earth to be legends, but we are all here to make a difference, and
I believe that Michael wanted us to know this.
Today we honour a
man who changed not only the face of the music industry, but taught us that
nothing is impossible when we work together in love. He is greatly missed in a world where we must
deal with so many frightening events and heartbreaking tragedies. But there are
so many who will remember all the joy that he brought to the universe with his
music and his boundless heart. I would like to believe that he has finally
found the peace his soul so desperately longed for. Happy Birthday, Michael
Jackson.
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