What's REALLY Going ON Volume 1, June 2014 Issue #6 | Page 74

LEGACY PROJECTS
The Church of Michael Jackson By Rachel Paulson
Millions of people been given hope and have been
inspired by one man.

light becomes brighter and it starts to shine onto
others.
I think the music of Michael Jackson was and still is
filled with light. Also, I think he was pure in his actions towards others. When the light shines from
the sun, the sun does not say to us, give me back
my light. Nor does it say, I have given you warmth
and light now what will you do for me?
Hearing stories from those who did know Michael it
seems to be correct that he was very much childlike
with that type of freedom to love and give freely.
He loved to laugh. He loved to be with children because they did not love him for his fame but for that
light he had inside of him.

There are many fan clubs out there that love and
support Michael Jackson. I came to know a few of
them because of my non-profit work with my company Hands on The World Global.

I have discovered there are millions of people from
many different countries feeling the same way
about him, these mutual feeling of admiration must
be examined. How does someone make that much
of an impact on so many people in this world?

At first I found it overwhelming that millions of people from around the globe were obsessed with this
man Michael Jackson who had passed away. I
always admired his charity work and felt deeply
connected to the songs he wrote that were about
peace, love and bringing the world together as one.

His songs play and you can feel his energy in the
room. His spirit is strong and it lives on.
When I hear his song “We are the World” and encourage children in my programs and projects to
learn this song, it raises my feelings of connecting
to others; and when I take that music into my heart,
it transforms me and takes me away into a world
that has no troubles. It is almost like praying. To
me, praying is going deep into thought and sending
love, thanks and hope to others with your thoughts.
That is what was so special about Michael Jackson.
His ability to transform us and make us feel that
everything will be alright.

But why and how are all of these people so motivated to keeping his name alive? His fans post his
photos each day on their Facebook pages and they
get upset about gossip that pertains to Michael in a
negative way.
It is a dedication that reminds me of those who
have found a religion in their life that comforts and
heals them perhaps, filling a void in their hearts and
souls.

I think many of his fans were and are people who
are extra sensitive. Maybe in their life time they
went through a hard time and now after knowing
and meeting some of his dearest fans, I can see
how they felt so connected to someone they may
have never known or met.

In life, I believe that each one of us is born with a
light inside of us. I think that the more
we give to others out of pure love and
kindness without asking in return, that
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