Michael Jackson RIP
by Michael Robin Cooke on Jun.26, 2009, under Kitschchaos
Michael Jackson is now dead.
I’ve never been a huge Michael Jackson fan. When he was huge, I was listening to rock, punk or metal and allergic to admitting to appreciate anything too broadly popular.
And I’ll even admit that part of my sadness at his demise is now we’ll never get to witness the plastic surgery disaster that is Michael Jackson at age 90.
But when it comes down to it, I do have to admit the man had a genius for pop music. I may find it in myself to appreciate it now.
But what really gets me about Michael Jackson is the tragedy of his life. He was -is- the King of pop, but Michael Jackson never really was able to appreciate it. He was too busy worrying that his nose was too big, that someone would discover the truth of his sexuality – perhaps he even worried that he wasn’t white or looked like Speed Racer.
Hey, my nose is broad -very broad for a white guy, and I’m homosexual too. I have a fat mole on my right jaw, I’m short at 5’4″, I’m bald. And you know what? I’m okay with all of that. I’m HOT because of all those things – and people are diverse enough I can find a hot partner that agrees with me!
And that’s Michael Jackson’s gift to us: the example of exactly why it’s important to love yourself exactly as you are, and what can happen if you do not. Because you can’t love another, not for real, unless you love yourself first. Because all the success in the world, means nothing – absolutely nothing, if you don’t love yourself enough to appreciate it.
It is tragic Michael Jackson may have never found in himself the capacity to accept and love himself. You who read this, do you love yourself? Can you accept everything you are? This is the prerequisite to real success in life. Look to the life of Michael Jackson if you want to know what could happen if you never find the capacity to love yourself as you are.
Some readers, envious of Michael Jackson’s talent and ‘success’ might not get it. But this is also the reason why magic can be dangerous for some people. If you don’t love yourself there is no such thing as success that you can appreciate subjectively. And magically, if you you don’t love yourself, you may destroy yourself.
MICHAEL JACKSON R.I.P
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July 14th, 2009 on 9:37 am
Yes, I agree. Michael Jackson did seem to live a tragic and tortured life. So many in our culture dream of fame, but personally I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. For most, fame is a mixed blessing at best. In Michael Jackson, I believe we can see the impact of fame at its worst.
Charlie´s last blog ..Lot of 9 Michael Jackson Posters ~ Includes All 8 New Prints and 1 Rare Out of Print Poster (Commemorative Collector’s Set) Music Posters Prints – 24" X 36" Each
July 14th, 2009 on 12:36 pm
Michael – That is one of the best, fairest posts I’ve seen about Michael Jackson and his death. (I’ll be certain to check-out your other posts.)
Great music. An interesting life. Michael was a good-looking guy. Then, obscene amounts of money were made. A few years later, insulated from life and real people, a transformation occurred.
Not everyone can balance their evaluation of the man. Either he’s God or the Devil. Nice to see someone who can objectively evaluate and apply lessons learned to their own life.
Michael Jackson´s last blog ..House Resolution 600
July 15th, 2009 on 11:39 am
this news rocked me.
great post though, classic classic videos
July 16th, 2009 on 12:10 pm
Real Sad News For The World…
nina´s last blog ..Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial Hair on Fire
August 21st, 2009 on 3:24 pm
Michael was definitely talented beyond what most people could ever dream of – unfortunately other parts of his personality were not that of an actual grown adult, and hence he was taken advantage of by many. I don’t think he ever had a chance of leading a ‘normal life’ – even by “famous people” standards. A very sad story.
September 28th, 2009 on 8:42 am
You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.
October 22nd, 2009 on 4:43 pm
Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow.
October 25th, 2009 on 4:42 am
It is the nature of money to circulate, thereby investment is better than hoarding, especially as another nature of modern money is to become worth less as time marches on. Aleister Crowley would give generously to any that asked as an expression of the true nature of money, I have little doubt the practice worked magically such that he always got more than he gave.
Best not to get too hooked on ‘youth’ and forget it’s a metaphor. A new business begun by retirees also is ‘young’.
December 2nd, 2009 on 9:42 am
This has been really interesting, thanks for that. I love this blog theme too!
April 27th, 2010 on 2:04 am
I really miss Michael Jackson. He is truly the greatest pop singer of the century. Farewell king of pop..
May 3rd, 2010 on 8:45 am
there is no doubt that Michael Jackson is the best ever pop music artist of the Centruy-;`
May 3rd, 2010 on 2:07 pm
i will really miss the King of Pop. michael jackson is truly the best pop artist in this lifetime.`.’