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Me too! I love all animals on the planet. :wub::wub::wub:Ash, I'm glad u liked the pic. I love them little creatures as well![]()
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Me too! I love all animals on the planet. :wub::wub::wub:Ash, I'm glad u liked the pic. I love them little creatures as well![]()
:clapping:You guys/ladies, I am here for YOU. If I cared absolutely nothing about Michael, or anything, I wouldn't be here. I care about those who have loved him, in life and death. I care about those who desire to carry on the legacy, whether it be through music, humanitarianism, spirituality, etc. I care about your well being.
life isn't easy for everyone. For some it all seems downright mpossible. And not to make light of anyone's situation, but to maybe at least bring a smile - when life hands you lemons, what do you do? make LEMONADE!!! Sometimes I need to remember that for myself, as well. Keep the faith. keep chuggin along. The litle engine that could: I think I can, I think I can, I ...think... I ...caaaaaan...........I knew I could, I knew I could, I knew I could, I KNEW I COULD!!!Mind over matter. often easier said than done, I know.
I know this has really nothing to do with LITD. I guess I just felt the need to write something a little bit inspiring??
You got a point there, 8701girl! :lol: But maybe only MJ fans would recognize Bill, I would guess.
Hey, that's my question...when is then!?1988? 1989? 1990? 1991? Post BAD? Pre-Dangerous? Anyone remember when these photos were plastered everywhere?
Justus...ya don't happen to have a recipe for lemonade handy, do ya?
You got a point there, 8701girl! :lol: But maybe only MJ fans would recognize Bill, I would guess.
Hey, that's my question...when is then!?1988? 1989? 1990? 1991? Post BAD? Pre-Dangerous? Anyone remember when these photos were plastered everywhere?
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Im sure he was around like during early 80 period and maybe earlier. I dont know when he stoped being mjs security guard.
You make a good point here, Shabuya.I don't think you made a mistake at all.
I wonder if any of you could help me with this, for so many in here have been fans for many, many years...and have paid attention to so much of what went on in MJ's life and career.
Can anyone tell me what magazine these pics were printed in and when?
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I would guess after this came out he declined to ever go out in public with this "look" again, wouldn't ya think?
Does anyone know the year this was?
You guys/ladies, I am here for YOU. If I cared absolutely nothing about Michael, or anything, I wouldn't be here. I care about those who have loved him, in life and death. I care about those who desire to carry on the legacy, whether it be through music, humanitarianism, spirituality, etc. I care about your well being.
life isn't easy for everyone. For some it all seems downright mpossible. And not to make light of anyone's situation, but to maybe at least bring a smile - when life hands you lemons, what do you do? make LEMONADE!!! Sometimes I need to remember that for myself, as well. Keep the faith. keep chuggin along. The litle engine that could: I think I can, I think I can, I ...think... I ...caaaaaan...........I knew I could, I knew I could, I knew I could, I KNEW I COULD!!!Mind over matter. often easier said than done, I know.
I know this has really nothing to do with LITD. I guess I just felt the need to write something a little bit inspiring??
Well folks, I had made a promise and I intent to keep it. I have a feeling this is gonna be a really long post, so consider yourselves warned. There were so many amazing contributions these past few pages, that I don't even know where to start from.
I might as well go with Victoria's latest posts. Victoria I wanted to thank you for that wonderful video you posted of the 'lion man'. Had never seen it. Really, really touching stuff. This same week I received a similar video about the 'lion hug' that a woman who resecued a lion received. I am sure you will all find it if u search youtube. Both of these stories show how amazingly loyal and true animals can be, unlike most of us who like to call ourselves human.
It is incredible to think that animals really never strike out of malice, but because of survival, unlike our species. On top of that they have outstanding memory and are even capable of expressing affection and gratitude (thank the Lord I know that first hand), things that do not come easily to many of us humans, and here I'm starting with the woman in the mirror.
I guess in a way it is quite understandable why Michael always surrounded himself with animals and children, becausethey really did not ask for anything in return except to have fun together and be loved, unlike many of the adults, both male and female, who approached him for different reasons, many of which were unpure.
I, personally feel your contributions to this thread Victoria are invaluable and would like some more of them, but if u feel the need to leave, who am I to stop you? Thanks again for everything.
Summer, let me begin by assuring you that the school idiot you mentioned had no business upsetting you. Girl, you have got to believe there is something out there much more important and greater for you than you can picture right now. U gotta keep the faith. Not all men are jerks, even if they act like ones every once in a while. Keep ur head up soldier and your eyes open, ok? No matter how hard and how long the struggle, you WILL be the victor, you gotta trust that. :yes:
I gotta tell ya – u sure made your point about the 'typical guy' Michael was and more than once lol. I guess I have to agree with you about the power to say 'no', but in a way I guess I can imagine how hard it must have been to walk in his shoes. None of us here can begin to imagine what it must have been like for him, even for a few hours or one day, let alone a lifetime.
, I guess there would be a conversly proportional relation between our empahty and our need to judge and criticize others if we all put it to better use –Empathy is one human emotion that is greatly needed nowadaysthe more empathy we had, the less judgemental we would be.
Susie – I really need to thank you for the wonderful We are the world and Earth Song links you posted. It's very important to take us back to the message of the movie which was about the urgency of healing the planet.I had actually heard of her because of some stupid IQ test I took about two years ago and apperently the category I fit in was something called 'insightful linguist', it was quite interestin actually, but I disgress, this isn't about me.Also great thanks for bringing up Helen Keller, her life story is sooo inspirational and so powerful. Just goes to show that the power of the human spirit is far greater than any weakness of the body or any disability.Thanks again Susie, from the heart. Youunk:
Wendy2004, I really gotta congratulate you for your amazing post. :clapping:Talk about insightful. I thought all of it was really, really interesting, but I gotta say that two parts stood out especially to me.
Very, very good observation. There are those of us, because of past failures or other fears, build up defenses cause after all – anyone who can reach you, can love you or leave you, anyone who can touch you, can hurt you or heal you. I'm sure those are the lyrics to some song, but I can't excly remember which one right now. But yeah, I understand what you are saying, butotherwise, because of the fear of failure we might lose something truly important. Having said that, I still think it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. The burdain and the weight of loneliness can be crushing, especially if it is for prolongued periods.we all gotta let our guard down at some point or another,
I can very well imagine this to be the case. I've never met the man, so I can only guess what his reasons were, but I definetely agree with the 'wrong person' part. It IS terrible to invest time and energy into pre-determined fiascos. The problem rises when you have no real way of knowing if the person in front of you is the right or the wrong one. That is why perceptions and impressions can be sooo misleading. It's easy to say – when i'll meet him, i'll know, simple as that, I ain't gotta worry. Unfortunately, as with most things, 'real' life isn't made of music lyrics and movie scenes and things can get a bit more entangled. Appearances can be extremely deceiving – what was once a dream come true, can become a total nightmare, or on the contrary,Ain't it sooo much better to have to deal with the second scenario, though?something you thought stood no real chance, turns out to be the real, raw deal.
I betta close this scroll soon, or else imma put u all kind people to sleep even if for most of yall it is bright as sunshine outside. Before I go, I wanted to share a few thoughts I heard a few hours ago in a religious presentation about the gospels to be used in tomorrow's mass. The monk doing the commentary said some pretty amazing, or so I thought, things:
- with Christmas, we see not only God's word being clothed with flesh, but His shout to each and every one of us – you make Me happy
-I, for one, agree with the man. I'm sure most of you as well. Btwlove keeps the heart young, while fear makes it old
- we need to cherish our own hearts in order to heal the life around us.I was also gonna post some quotes relevant to a certain degree to what's been said here, but I guess they'll have to wait. Tomorrow is another day, right?of spiritual things,
And since Ican't write somethin without posting an image as well and since Christmas is indeed coming up, here a lil somethin for yall. God bless.
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P.S. Thousand apologies for the extreme length of the message, but yall can't say you haven't been warned. Congrats to the patient souls who dared to read it all. :cheeky:
The discussion that's been taking place here lately took my mind back to a story that summer posted a while ago and how true the meaning of these words are.....
I'll share with you another quote from Helen Keller that I had posted in RT a while ago. I feel these words are pretty significant to this thread. Again if anyone is interested I recommend reading "The Story of My Life". The experience of FEELING beauty within ourselves and the world is truly magical.
"I can see, and that is why I can be happy, in what you call the dark, but which to me is golden. I can see a God-made world, not a manmade world" ~ Helen Keller ~
I understand what you mean.
Awesome image there btw.Hey Susie, sureee no prob. You can share that wherever you want. All I did was transcribe and translate. It is very beautiful and very true, so the more people get to read it and even better, live it, the better![]()
Thanks AllforMJ, I am glad u enjoyed it. Justus, thank you as well![]()
And like I said, it's really confusing because the gut feeling I get is that he was a gentleman and a good guy...but then some things I've seen and read make me go "Huh????" :mello: so...it's just confusing.
I like the full orchestra version the best, too, but I couldn't find it on YouTube any longer. Do you have a link? Or wait, you probably have the CD, huh? So the orchestra version is on the CD, then?
You guys/ladies, I am here for YOU. If I cared absolutely nothing about Michael, or anything, I wouldn't be here. I care about those who have loved him, in life and death. I care about those who desire to carry on the legacy, whether it be through music, humanitarianism, spirituality, etc. I care about your well being.
life isn't easy for everyone. For some it all seems downright mpossible. And not to make light of anyone's situation, but to maybe at least bring a smile - when life hands you lemons, what do you do? make LEMONADE!!! Sometimes I need to remember that for myself, as well. Keep the faith. keep chuggin along. The litle engine that could: I think I can, I think I can, I ...think... I ...caaaaaan...........I knew I could, I knew I could, I knew I could, I KNEW I COULD!!!**Mind over matter. often easier said than done, I know.
I know this has really nothing to do with LITD. I guess I just felt the need to write something a little bit inspiring??
God is looking at each one of us. Challenges and problems always exist. It is a fact. But I always learn a lot from them. But God is*ALWAYS*with us. The storms always go away. So no need to worry because God is taking care of everything. He is the great commander and is always guiding us in the ways of life.
as nice as that photo of MJ is in the bottom right corner because of his cute smile...I think I might be more into the guy in the hat with the sideburns and mustache. I think he might be more my type. Where was he all my life? lol.
Sure, you can have the gorgeous guy ( and share with 8701girl, of course )
Here is a quote i made on one of Ape's threads:
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The message in the music is clear...and the good thing is that many are taking notice and taking ACTION.
Change starts within ourselves and spreads like fire.
MAKE THAT CHANGE! TODAY!!!!!
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Light/Love spreads, as does Darkness/Evil. BUT, fortunately, Light has the power to overcome. There can be no darkness where light floods every nook and cranny of a room. No shadows. The heart can be like that, when we allow it. It can glow, and we can glow right along with it (i.e. "Be God's glow!").
With Michael, this is very much true, and many of you can attest to this. With many other people, the soul rests for the rest of eternity. This is the general and standard way things are done, and how they are talked about.
What exactly is my point? I guess it would be that yes there are struggles on this earth, yes there is pain, but ultimately, Light overcomes everything. lol Love Overcomes Virtually Everything.
So, be extensions, of not only Michael's Light and Love, but ultimately, the SOURCE of it, which is God. It matters not if you have no money - you can still make an impact in many people's lives. You have to trust that you can, do what you can, be Light and Love, spread Light and Love, Keep the Faith, etc. We're all connected. Don't wait until the last minute. Time IS running out.
BE the LOVE.