Coronavirus Nursing For Life And Health 11:28 PM Life and health go hand in hand. To help keep you healthy, there are many healthcare classifications out there. One of the most talked-about needed and vital healthcare careers is nursing. There are skills you need to master to take care of individuals and communities to help them maintain an optimal quality of life. Nursing for Life and Health Why Basic Life Skills? First and foremost, a nurse needs BLS accreditation before they can even begin training. BLS is a basic life support course that gives nurses fundamental life support skills and knowledge. BLS includes the concepts of CPR and other life-saving techniques. One ER nurse in New York tells the story of having to use CPR and basic life skills on patients who come to the front door of the emergency room. She says, "Often, these patients are unable to breathe and need emergency CPR. We do have face coverings and oxygen masks to help with this emergency, but there are times when your BLS certification must kick in to save a life." Businesses’ Responsibilities During COVID-19, when so many business are closed or surviving on the bare minimum, we read about nurses who are heroes. Those nurses who work countless hours taking care of patients who are infected with the dreaded virus need the support of what you can offer as a small business owner. Change your mindset and be giving and caring. Think out of the box of what you can do to make nursing easier on those who work in this field. You need to change your mindset to the pandemic mode and learn to give. A bakery in New York City took it upon themselves to donate to nurses. As nurses came off their shifts, the few remaining employees of Liberty Bakery and Deli passed out sandwiches to the medical staff. Over 300 sandwiches were passed on one night. Appreciative healthcare workers said, "How awesome," "Makes it almost worth the fight," and "Thank you for your kindness." Skills Nurses Develop Nurses everywhere share similarities in the responsibilities they have. They provide and monitor patient care, educate patients about health conditions, give treatments, and offer mediation.They are there to provide emotional support to families and patients. COVID-19 has brought out the best in the nursing profession as nurses struggle to maintain 12-16 hour shifts taking care of tragically ill people. Their training has taken on a new meaning with this pandemic, and their responsibilities have become essential. Registered nurses are the most predominant nurses in the profession and serve a full function of patient care. They work with physicians, talk to the patient and their families, and engage in sophisticated care. RNS can be highly specialized in critical care, geriatrics, oncology, neurology, cardiology, and other key health programs. Most RNS need a bachelor’s degree and be licensed in their field. They do need to complete an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN. Testament of Nursing You can find stories showing how vital nurses are in the New York Times, and some stories are testaments to how real the virus is.Nurses who traveled from across the U.S. to work in New York City hospitals know what COVID-19 does to patients. Nurses rush patients to intensive care units, monitor oxygen levels, and console patients as they breathe their last breath. Nurses have been bombarded by friends and relatives in a different part of the country who do not believe the pandemic is real. A nurse in North Carolina who worked at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens said she struggles to hold back tears as family members tell her that the virus is not real. A nurse from Oklahoma City said that relatives back home wanted to know if the pandemic in New York was real. This nurse used her carefully honed skills at talking to family members of dying patients to let her hometown know that when 18-wheeled refrigerated trucks are parked outside the hospital to store bodies, the pandemic is real. Nursing is a respected profession. It requires special knowledge, preparation, skill, and caring attitudes. It is an occupation that requires advanced knowledge and grows out of society’s needs for specialized care. Even in the world of caring for the sick and dying during the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing is an art and a science. It is dominated by those who have the right idea of service. Nursing is filled with people who skillfully care for the well and the ill, and through their relationships with the patient, keep the medical field glued together. Maybe nursing is the career for you.
People My Brief Dating History And Feature On DatingNews.com 1:07 AM Post-wedding effect: makes you recall your past life before meeting your spouse. At least that's how it is for me. This includes my short, bittersweet dating days. Let me share my brief dating history and feature on DatingNews.com. Walk down memory lane with me as I remember that crazy, full of twists and turns life journey I've had from singlehood to wifehood. My Brief Dating History and Feature on DatingNews.com First things first I've been sidetracked from blogging after getting engaged. After the wedding, I promised to give more time to updating my loyal audience again. So, I was thrilled when I found out that my blog will be featured on a dating website. Oh, I've not been forgotten by the blogging world after all! 😊 I was recently featured on DatingNews.com, a comprehensive site that's "at the heart of the dating industry" and that puts a spotlight on dating and relationship coaches, matchmakers, lifestyle bloggers, sites, apps, and everything in between. Here's a little bit of what they had to say. You can read the rest of the article here. "Lux started the About Life and Love blog to reach out to singles and couples everywhere and let them know they’re not alone. Her articles touch on matters of the heart with a refreshing honesty and sense of humor. Whether she’s recommending a date-worthy shade of lipstick or giving wedding planning tips, Lux delivers down-to-earth guidance based on her own experiences navigating the dating scene." Here's a brief look back on my dating history and some helpful tips 🔔 from that experience I'd like to share. Dating in high school I was raised in a conservative culture in an old fashioned way. You could say it's a little backwards. I wasn't allowed to date when I was in high school. That seems alright and normal for our culture. But what I didn't understand before was that my mom would scold me for getting letters from suitors (yes, I was born before texting). I'd like to believe that I'm a good daughter so the effect on me was that "Gosh, she's right. There must be something horribly wrong with me. Why am I getting all this attention?" My mother made me feel terrible for something totally normal for a teenager to experience. So I never went out with boys alone back then. It's always a group date and it's always done in secret. 😝 I tried to be open with the family about who's giving me flowers and chocolates, who the letters are from or who asked me out. My mom would always say bad things about them. Which is crazy I know but welcome to my life. High school dating summary: always in group and in secret College life When I realized that my course was difficult, I told myself there's no way I am dating in college. I couldn't even find the time to brush my hair or put some powder on my face. After class, especially after lab (laboratory), me and my classmate just go find food not even checking ourselves in the mirror. Dating in college summary: Non-existent Real world I dated again when I started working. I could count all the guys I went out with in one hand. Some were brief, others were years long. Like half a decade long. Was I serious with any of them? Yes, in my own juvenile way. Did I see myself marrying any of them one day? Honestly, no. I did hope though because what's the point of dating if we were not to end up with them? But even with the one I had the longest and most serious relationship with I couldn't, for the life of me, picture myself being his wife. Here's my opinion and unsolicited advice to all singles: 🔔 if you can't see yourself marrying the person, put an end to it as early as possible to spare yourselves from bigger heartache, and so you can set each other free. Life's short. Stop wasting your and the other person's time. I'm not saying you stop dating or entertaining suitors. It is a fun and integral part of growing and learning in life. Just because you're not sure if you're going to marry the person doesn't mean you seclude yourself from the world. Give it a chance, sure. Try to make it work, yes. But, if after discerning and reflecting and you think that he is not good for your well-being, it's time to walk away. Especially if abuse in any form (physical, emotional, psychological) is involved. 🔔 Love yourself first. I realized that the ultimate purpose of dating is indeed marrying the person, not just having fun or passing time. Author Jefferson Bethke said, "Dating with no intent to marry is like going to the grocery store with no money. You either leave unhappy or take something that isn't yours." Neither of the result sounds appealing, right? Don't dishonor or shortchange yourself for your partner. Don't dumb yourself down for a man. Don't let another walk all over you especially if you're considering them to be your future partner. 🔔 Here's a tip I've learned at The Feast to know if the person is good for you: change 'love' with the person's name in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." If it doesn't sound right, it's time to think and decide if the relationship really is worth your time. As one of my guy friends told me (which I always held on to whenever other people would pressure me into dating): 🔔 It's okay to be picky, because you're talking about forever here, a lifetime with this person. It's okay to take your time in choosing. Take it from Cher: via Giphy Dating in the real world summary: messy, fun, life-changing, challenging but in the end rewarding. Because it made me wiser, made me realize my worth and led me to the road where I found my one true love. What does your dating history look like?
People Dawn of Golden TV 7:00 PM Seven-time Emmy and Golden Globe award winner Alan Alda said, “Some of the greatest things, as I understand, they have come about by serendipity, the greatest discoveries.” This statement is true in the case of Evan Golden. In the history of his successful career as a print and television model, and entertainment and sport reporter, serendipity played a major role. For Evan, it was a young man’s dream come true and for the rest of the entertainment industry, it was the dawn of golden TV so to speak. Dawn of Golden TV Why Golden TV? I personally don’t watch TV often. When I do, I choose channels that entertain me or shows of my interests; movies, cooking shows, documentaries, or even cartoons. I skip most channels which I think does not contribute to my well-being. In my opinion, most shows are just taking so much air time but not delivering quality. In short, you sit there and it makes you waste your time. Before you know it, that’s an hour (or more) of your time spent not learning anything nor being entertained. You sit there and wonder, “What did I just watch?” Sad to say, young people---especially the children--- are sometimes left alone or allowed by their parents or guardians to watch on their own. Curiosity or poor judgment may lead them to watch TV shows that are too much for their young minds. Media is such a huge and powerful influence in forming minds, developing behaviour and educating the public. TV is one accessible tool that can do all that. Evan Golden offers edutainment. In his own wise words, Evan said “Edutainment is a form of entertainment designed to educate as well as to amuse.” Getting educated does not have to be boring, and that’s how Evan delivers his shows. I’m at this point in my life where if something does not make me happy, wise or wealthy in one way or another, I don’t have time for it. If you turn on your cable TV, you have hundreds of choices of which show to watch. Even with sports or talk shows, you can choose whose interview you would want to see. Here’s who to look for when watching interviews and shows: Evan Golden. This guy knows how to add value to what he does which in turn adds value to the time of the people watching him. Evan Golden I’ve mentioned serendipity playing a major role in Evan Golden's life. Although he loves the camera since college and did some co-hosting programs in his school, it was only by chance that he got discovered and started his career as a TV personality. He was accompanying his sister for an audition for MTV. Expert eyes of MTV producers saw a star in Evan and asked him to audition for a special with actress, singer and dancer Carmen Electra. He did audition and not surprisingly got the part. As they say, the rest is golden TV history. He appeared on different shows like Trigger Happy, The Mandy Moore Show and Wanna Come In on MTV. He’s most recognized when he appeared on reality show Ivana Young Man hosted by Ivana Trump. Aside from being a print model, he also appeared on advertisements like Ovaltine (More Ovaltine please?!), Walt Disney Wilderness Lodge, Bowman’s Online Sports, Orange, E! and Rockstar Energy Drink. You can see Evan interviewing big shots in the entertainment and sports industry. Now he’s a successful TV producer and host of Eye on South Florida. Golden Heart Aside from his entertainment---or rather edutainment career, Evan is also a philanthropist. He is giving back and supporting charities like Meadow’s Movement. In honor of the memory of Meadow Pollack, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who was shot with other 17 students and staff members. Conclusion Nowadays, everyone can seem host and run their own shows. Needless to say, the competition for being the best is tough. The good thing is viewers are now also getting picky and smarter. They don’t just watch to be entertained, they watch to learn too. They know that every second spent is an opportunity for learning. And that’s where edutainment becomes a standard when looking for something to pass your time. Thank goodness that nowadays, there are not just empty shows or junk for the public viewing’s consumption. If you dig a little deeper, you’ll find gold. If you’re wondering where, look no farther --> Golden TV. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud The Power Of An Introvert 7:00 PM The Power of an Introvert For years I was trying to find my place in the social world. I don't understand why growing up, I didn't enjoy large crowds, parties or group activities as people my age did. It was confusing that I found going out, partying, meeting new people and trying to socialize boring while I revel on staying home curled up in a corner reading a book or watching a movie. I found one-on-one conversations are more interesting and elating than a group discussion. Late have I realized the power of an introvert. Labeled as a nerd or geek, weirdo, naive, spoilsport, boring or even a snob didn't bother me that much because I was and still am happy and comfortable with myself. Giphy I once tried to go with the majority thinking maybe I really was missing something or I have had a personal issue I needed to deal with. So, I went out and partied and tried to move in a fast pace just to keep up with everyone else and see if the grass is really greener on the other side of the fence. No luck. I found loud music, disco lights and parties in general shallow and boring. I can sleep right in the middle of the party out of boredom. Giphy Then I came across a word that describes me best: introvert. According to science, introverts are people who are over-sensitive to Dopamine, so too much external stimulation overdoses and exhausts them. Their counterpart, the extroverts on the other hand, cant get enough Dopamine and so their brains require Adrenaline--- the hormone that's responsible for the increase in heart rate, pulse rate and blood pressure. Needless to say, extroverts are "out there", gregarious and the life of the party while introverts become more alive and are switched on in the wilderness. Sometimes when it gets too much talking, socializing and just listening to people chatter, I find myself locked up in the bathroom. Not really doing anything but just finding solace about being alone in the quiet. Recharging because being in the company of others sucks up so much of my life battery. Giphy All the while, I was feeling like an outcast and a weirdo. Little did I know I was being normal. I was just being myself. According to Susan Cain, a Wall Street lawyer and a self proclaimed introvert, introversion is more on how to react to a stimuli. She said it is often mistook for shyness which is the fear of social judgment but they are different. The problem with our society is that institutions like schools and workplaces are designed for extroverts. In school or in the office, you are forced to work with a group even on tasks that you can and would rather work on alone. Giphy According to Adam Grant, introverts make better leaders because they deliver better outcomes by letting their members run with their ideas unlike extroverts who tends to get too excited with their ideas. There are many great leaders who are introverts like Gandhi and Eleanor Roosevelt who led not because they want to but because, as Susan Cain puts it, they are driven to do what they thought was right. Check Susan Cain's video here. We often hear that we can find true wisdom and peace only in solitude and silence. Even in the Bible, God spoke to Moses when He was alone. God spoke to Elijah in the calmness. Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. -1 King 19: 11-12 Sometimes I find it unfair when people force me to go out and tell me to have a break or let loose or relax a little bit and have some fun. People, I am having fun! Just because I am alone and quiet doesn't mean I'm bored and miserable. Just as not because some people are loud and going crazy shouting, screaming, being in the center of the party doesn't mean they are totally, perfectly, absolutely happy. It may not appear that introverts like me are enjoying because we don't move around and talk a lot but it is in the quiet that we are more comfortable---and thus, happier. Giphy This is where we thrive and where we find bliss. It may not seem much, but to us, it's heaven. Don't get me wrong though. It's not that I hate extroverts or I'm anti-social or that I'm agoraphobic. In fact most of my friends are "socially active" and we have tons of fun when we're together. Carl Jung, a psychological theorist said extroversion and introversion are typically viewed as a single continuum. According to Carl Jung: No one is a pure introvert or a pure extrovert. Jung compared the two processes to the heartbeat-there is a rhythmic alternation between the cycle of contraction (introversion) and the cycle of expansion (extroversion). However, each individual tends to favor one or the other attitude and operates more often in terms of the favored attitude. Introverts see the world in terms of how it affects them, and extroverts are more concerned with their impact upon the world. So balance is the key. I wish I can say that I am an ambivert and I live in euphoria but I cant. I am and I think will always be primarily "inward-oriented". Still, I think I am blessed that I know my strengths and I embrace my flaws that I don't need to try and fit in so that people will approve of me or accept me as I am. I have a gift. I am special. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am rare. I am exquisite. I am an introvert. I don't shout it out. I just revel on it and continue to watch how the world gets amazed on how my gentleness and quietude can change lives one hush conversation at a time. Tatsuya Ishida
Music Man And Music: Interview With Soulful Artist Billy D. Johnson 8:00 AM Listening to Love Again will let you forget about the crazy world for a bit, breathe calmness in and worry out, feel loved...and love again. I'm always on the look out for good music. Not just music with a good beat or rhythm, but that with beautiful lyrics too. Something, I could relate to. A song that my soul sings about or makes me think in a good way. That's what soulful artist Billy D. Johnson's latest album Love Again is about. If you haven't yet, you've got to listen to it. Now. I had the privilege to get to know the man behind this amazing music. Here's what we talked about. Interview with Soulful Artist Billy D. Johnson About the music: How long have you been writing music and what made you start? I started playing music when I was 13 years old. I probably didn't start writing my own music until I was around 16 or 17 though. I was first inspired to play because of my dad. Which instruments do you play? I mostly play the acoustic guitar, but I also play electric guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, and a little bit on the dulcimer. Impressive! What else do you like to do during past time? Recently, I've started exercising, but music is my main hobby. What is your first (or favorite, if you can't remember the first) memory of music? I think my favorite memory would have to be recently when I was asked to play a song I had written over 10 years ago in church called "Fingerprints". Is your family musical? Other than my dad, not really. Who is your biggest influence in music? My dad would have to be my biggest musical influence. Who is one famous music artist---dead or alive, that you would want to meet? I'd have to say Anna Kendrick. She sings and she's a cutie! Do you see music as something you can turn into a full time career, or just a hobby you can earn from on the side? I've always looked at it as just a hobby but the older I get, the more I'm leaning towards making a full time career out of it. About the man - Billy D. Johnson: How do you balance your life between music, personal life and your profession? It kind of all blends together. I roll out of bed and usually grab a flavored bottle of water and head straight to the studio. I need to learn to have more fun! What do you honestly tell yourself when you look in the mirror? I think when I look at myself in the mirror, besides thinking that I need to shave more often, I think that God has given me a great gift. I know that I've made it this far because of God and I'm thankful for all that he's done for me. What is your ultimate dream in life? That thing you always pray/hope for. Well, about 3 years ago I would've told you I wanted to get signed by a major record label. Now, I think I'd just rather someone famous record my songs so that I wouldn't have to travel as much, because ultimately, I want to get married and have kids one day. I'm 32 so it seems like I'm running out of time, but I'm still hopeful that there's someone out there looking for a goofball like me. I know in my heart that God has someone for me. I've just gotta wait until the timing is right to find her. Favorite Life Quote: "Love one another as I have loved you." - Jesus Christ About the album - Love Again: Tell us more about your new album. My new album is called "Love Again". I started just for fun and before I knew it, I had enough songs to make an album. This album is all about Love. To whom do you dedicate this album? I think I'd have to dedicate my album to my future wife. The song "Find You" is about just that (finding the one). Where can people catch you and where can they buy your music? I'm not currently gigging anywhere at the moment, but my music can be found on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify by searching "Billy D. Johnson" or by going to my website www.billydjohnson.com. What can we expect more from your music in the coming years? Any future plans you'd like to share? The only real plan I have is for this year. I hope to release a Praise and Worship album featuring some female guests. I look forward to that album. As for now, I'll be chilling with Love Again. GOOD NEWS! Billy is generous enough to give you 20% off when you purchase his album using promo code lux20 upon your check out. Valid until 11:59 pm on 04/15/2017 only. Awesome deal!!! If you're looking for a soothing music to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea or even evening wine, Love Again is the perfect choice. If you want to stay in the bathtub or enjoy a hot shower after a long day, Love Again could help wash away the day's stress. If you're going out for a relaxing walk---alone or with your dog, Love Again will set your pace just right. If you're on the road, either for a leisurely drive, or stuck in traffic, Billy's soothing voice in Love Again is the best company to help ease your boredom or take your mind off the stress that traffic brings. I say, if you can start your day with it, work with it during the day, and even end your day still listening to it, isn't that the perfect album to listen to? With all the hullabaloo going on around today, it's so nice to tune into something that can drown the noise and remind you that what matters most in this life is love. Listening to Love Again will let you forget about the crazy world for a bit, breathe calmness in and worry out, feel loved and love again. Follow Billy D. Johnson on Facebook and YouTube to get the latest update. Buy his music now and listen on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes. (photo credit) Love Again album cover
Listicle 5 Reasons To Love Michael Jackson 1:32 PM Love, joy and peace for the world, that's what I want… peace for the world and love. -Michael Jackson If you love music and arts, you'll love Michael Jackson. There is no reason not to love the man. My most read posts, and so far the one that's gotten the most negative feedback are posts about Michael Jackson. Though billions admire him, there are still a minority who believes in the tabloid junks. But let me focus on the reasons why I, and the rest of the moonwalkers in the world love Michael Jackson. There are a LOT! Let me sum it up and give you 5 good reasons to love Michael Jackson. 5 Reasons To Love Michael Jackson 1. He's the greatest entertainer of all time. Watch his live performances, listen to his songs, read his poems and reflections. Unless you're visually challenged, too proud to admit that he's good, have issues or have a really bad taste, there's no doubt you'll agree he's the greatest performer who's ever walked this planet. I'm really very self-confident when it comes to my work. When I take on a project, I believe in it 100%. I really put my soul into it. I'd die for it. That's how I am. -Michael Jackson 2. He's a true humanitarian During his Dangerous tour, he earned $100M. All of which went to Heal The World Foundation. When Pepsi paid for the damage when he got 3rd degree burn while shooting a commercial, he put everything to Michael Jackson Center for Burn Victims. He bought an oxygen chamber for the victims. (During one of his visits, he tried to lie inside it. The next day, his photograph inside the chamber were on the tabloids saying he sleeps in an oxygen chamber to preserve himself. Ridiculous.) He was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star". He had supported 39 charitable organizations either with monetary donations, through sponsorships of their projects or the participation in their activities. He remains to be the most charitable person/artist in the Guinness Book of World Records. When he shared his time and resources, he went big. Neverland was not just created for his own entertainment, he created it for the children to enjoy. I'm saying heal the planet, heal the world, save our children, save the forest. There's nothing wrong with that, right? -Michael Jackson 3. He's got the most beautiful smile in the world. Google says so. And I agree. 4. His empathy and the way he used his influence and fame. He wrote songs about love, unity, peace, equality, saving the planet, saving the animals, saving the children, healing the world. He used his fame and money not only for his needs and pleasure but to help those who are in need. In one taped conversation, he was heavily sedated and was talking to his doctor while waiting for sleep (he's got trouble sleeping because his adrenaline would be too high it sometimes takes 2 days for it to go down), but he was still talking about helping the children of the world, saving them from pain and suffering. I've always believed that the real measure of celebrity success was not just how famous he becomes, but what he does with that fame and fortune. -Michael Jackson 5. He broke barriers and records. He was the first black artist to have been featured on MTV. His album Thriller is still the biggest-selling album of all time. He showed the world dance moves that inspired all other dance moves; defying gravity and physics. His number of awards will speak for him (last count: 750). Michael Jackson created history and was selfless enough to encourage everyone to do the same. He wanted to change the world for the better. In all he did, he gave his all. He wouldn't release a song unless he's perfected it. He wanted to give the best to his fans, which is evident in his achievements. Yet despite his achievements, the guy remained grounded; never attacked another artist, was never arrogant. The negative publicity and allegations put him into his ordeal but despite it all, he's given us his all and he never stopped giving. He was hurt big time because he loved big time. When you watch interviews of people who know him personally, they all say that Michael Jackson is the epitome of love. I guess that's why many people hate him. They can't stand Michael Jackson because he represents what they don't believe in or what they have a hard time grasping---love. When you get to know the Michael Jackson onstage and behind the camera, there really is no reason not to love him. Michael Jackson is the brightest star to have ever shone in the world of music. See also: Ramblings Of A Neophyte Michael Jackson Fan This World Was Not Ready For Michael Jackson Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email All photos are from Google images
People This World Was Not Ready For Michael Jackson 9:00 AM I'm feeling like God brought him here, gave him to us, and God took him back. This world was not ready for it. -Jermaine Jackson A Michael Jackson fan thinking out loud: This World Was Not Ready For Michael Jackson We are all put on earth for a purpose, for a mission. Some of us spend our whole lives looking for it, some don't even care what their mission is. They don't search their soul. Content on living day after day on autopilot, walking around like zombies. Some people are blessed enough to have the clarity and vision of what they are here for at an early age. Michael Jackson is one of those blessed few who has always known his purpose. That is, to share to the world the union with the divine which he claims he gets in his music, to share his talent, to spread happiness and love to everyone, especially to those who need it the most. It's a shame that those who couldn't figure out what their lives are about or what their purpose in life is, made him the target of their empty lives. They tried to suck out all the energy he had. They tried to steal from him the light that he saw which they couldn't have. I think more than anything else, it's envy. They couldn't handle the thought of someone as great as Michael Jackson walking on earth with them while they go around figuring things out, frustrated. They didn't know how to deal with this phenomenal being with clarity and passion, with a quiet powerful force in him. They couldn't handle it. They hated that Michael Jackson reminded them of their emptiness and mediocrity. And I'm sorry that an innocent man like Michael Jackson had to suffer their uncontrollable, senseless, childish, miserable act of envy; despite him giving the world his all, his best, his life. Sad. See also: Ramblings Of A Neophyte Michael Jackson Fan 5 Reasons To Love Michael Jackson Photos from Google images. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud Ramblings Of A Neophyte Michael Jackson Fan 5:35 PM I think the reason why God entrusted such a huge amount of talent to Michael Jackson is because He knew only a heart as humble as Michael's could handle it. Ramblings Of A Neophyte Michael Jackson Fan They say an artist will only be truly appreciated when he's gone. I guess it's true for Michael Jackson and this neophyte Michael Jackson fan. Much to my regret, I only got to appreciate him as an artist a few weeks ago. In my defense, I was busy playing with my Barbies when Michael Jackson was at the prime of his career. I would also hear more negative things about him then that his talent was overshadowed so to speak. So I ignored this man who could walk backwards and moved like no other. Then one fateful day I decided to watch Superbowl videos on YouTube and it was his video I clicked first. I didn't know what was coming. I didn't know I'd be hooked and be in awe for the next few hours. I watched every interviews, every live performances and every music videos I could find. I was entranced. I was suddenly under Michael Jackson's spell. More than his exceptional talent though, I was drawn by this star, this legend, this record-breaking artist's mystery...and the sadness in his eyes. When you read between the lines, when you look at him, you'd know deep down that despite his stardom, the phenomenon, the inexplicable adoration of his fans and obsession of the paparazzi, he was a lonely vulnerable man. A deprived kid trapped in a man's body. A lost soul. I believe that he was a kind, gentle, generous, pure and humble person. All he wanted was help others, experience how it is to be a normal child, live normally and be loved and appreciated. All he wanted was give what he could and what he had to those who need it more. In return, he received bashing, criticism, condemnation. I think his haters knew they couldn't bring him down attacking him as an artist because he was perfection. No one could ever move and sing like Michael Jackson. No one else has that same passion and magic. No one could give it all like Michael Jackson could. Or maybe that's just the amateur fan girl me talking. But, whatever. For me, Michael Jackson was and will remain the ultimate undisputed best artist in all history. No one comes close. They couldn't say anything wrong about his talent so they attack him in other aspects instead. Those trolls. Heartless, cruel, selfish, greedy creatures. Why can't they just applaud with the rest of the world? Why can't they write about this superstar who instead of strutting the streets with arrogance, wasting money on booze and prostitutes, was out there helping children in need, trying with all he had and with all he could to make others happy and change the world? Why do they have to point at his flaws? Fabricate stories and call him names? They made Michael Jackson who he was because of what they say---a freak. He said in an interview that people does not know the effect of the words they say. He was hurt and devastated. Do people care? Maybe some did. But majority loved to turn his life into a fiasco. Using his weakness, his vulnerability to try to put him down. He's just human. He maybe the brightest star to ever shine, but he's got feelings too. He got hurt. Deeply apparently. There are many things he missed just to give the world the kind of entertainer that they wanted. How ungrateful of the world to treat him like a joke instead. The world destroyed Michael Jackson. What could a single man do against the whole world ganging up on him? In retrospect, where were his friends then? Where were those who hero-worshiped him when he was crying himself to sleep? We should have paid more attention to the message of his songs. Most of them are a cry for help, a cry of a lonely hurt heart desperate to make the world a better place. He wasn't eccentric. He wasn't weird. He wasn't a wacko. We don't know half the truth of what the man went through. I believe he's innocent. No monster could write songs about healing the world, protecting the children and being there for someone and sing it with all his soul. No monster could have done what he did for the children in need. No sick, selfish person could have donated his time and money to charities. The only thing Michael Jackson was guilty of was that he cared too much. He cared too much about the world, about the children's future, about other people. He cared too much about what people say about him to the point that he let it destroy him. He was vulnerable and naive because there was no evil thought or ill emotions in his heart. Someone so loving and genuine like him couldn't do what they said he did. And for the police to invade his privacy like that? It was inhuman. I hope they're happy now. Whatever happened to Michael Jackson was a thing of the past. But you can never erase someone as great as Michael Jackson in the history of mankind. For all it's worth I think he's happy now. At peace. Surrounded by great Love and appreciation. I think he's dancing for God and singing with the angels. I want to always remember him alive, invincible, awe-inspiring, historical. He will remain the brightest and biggest start this world will ever see. Michael Jackson, gone to soon, forever the king of pop. August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009 All photos from Google images See also: This World Was Not Ready For Michael Jackson 5 Reasons To Love Michael Jackson Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
People Bo Sanchez, Truly Admirable 3:48 AM People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. -John C. Maxwell Bo Sanchez, Truly Admirable If you've heard him talk, read his articles, and especially know his story, you will undoubtedly admire Bo Sanchez. Bo Sanchez is a lay preacher, most sought after corporate and inspirational speaker in the country, best selling author, and founder of the Light of Jesus Family and Truly Rich Club, among many things. Why do people admire Bo Sanchez aside from what has been mentioned above? He is a very humble person. People are drawn to him---which is the reason why LOJF has grown phenomenally in the last few years, because despite his status, he has remained down to earth. You can approach him and talk to him (that is after working your way through the crowd asking for his autograph and photos), and he doesn't have this "I'm a leader and a celebrity now and I don't have time for you" kind of attitude. He always has a ready smile for everyone. He admits his faults and frailties. He shows people his wounds and flaws and assure them that their past does not define their future. He walks his talks. He has been bold enough to step out, revealing his struggles as a porn addict after having been sexually molested by people close to him. People who have addictions find hope in his story. People who struggle and are burdened can relate to him. We are all wounded in one way or another. And here's a spiritual guy, living a normal happy life with his wife and kids, assuring you that it's okay to fail. It's okay to fall into sin. It's okay to feel angry. It's okay to be human. As long as you learn to control your emotions, as long as you surrender everything to God, as long as you make a decision that you will not stay stuck but continue to move forward. Everyday, we are bombarded by different information that can trigger a lot of emotions. It is therefore very refreshing to hear encouraging words, to receive inspiration, and to be reminded that you are loved, and are beautiful no matter what the world say. Here's a wounded healer assuring you that you too can be healed. Bo Sanchez admits that he is not perfect. He is very human. He is sinful. He is still struggling. He is faced with temptations everyday. He is very like you and me. But, that is why people admire him. They see themselves in him. But not just as a sinner, but a saint in the making. Not just as a victim but a victor. Temporarily broke, but will be eternally rich. Broken, but blessed. Lost, but has always been and will always be loved by God. Hurt, but hopeful. He believes in you, that you can be truly rich in all areas of your life. That's what people need. Hope. That's what Bo Sanchez gives. People need someone who believes in them. That's what Bo Sanchez do. And that's what makes him truly admirable. photo credit: Google images
