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]]> By: Kemoh http://www.gabriellepina.com/2009/06/27/125/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Kemoh Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:40 +0000 http://www.gabriellepina.com/?p=125#comment-12 Congrats Gabrielle!!!! You like other creative spirits know that the work has an energy all its own. Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world. Speaking of creative gifts, Michael Jackson definitely had one that was bigger than the daily events of his personal and family life. Even with spiritual leaders like Deepak Chopra as personal friends, he couldn't escape what tormented his soul enough to enjoy the magic beyond the stage. As someone who was born in Gary, IN and raised across the street from the Jackson house, I'm still sorting out this tragedy. I know what a little bit of time outside playing in the neighborhood could have done for the souls of all 9 children. But that was not to be. What did happen was music that even now touches us like no other. As an adult, I listen to the Jackson 5's music and feel the magic because I understand and can relate to the lyrics. I like you Gabe will turn up the volume as I remember what he gave to the world what he couldn't receive....LOVE! Going back to Indiana..... Now you'll truly rest in peace Michael Jackson Congrats Gabrielle!!!! You like other creative spirits know that the work has an energy all its own. Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world.

Speaking of creative gifts, Michael Jackson definitely had one that was bigger than the daily events of his personal and family life. Even with spiritual leaders like Deepak Chopra as personal friends, he couldn’t escape what tormented his soul enough to enjoy the magic beyond the stage.

As someone who was born in Gary, IN and raised across the street from the Jackson house, I’m still sorting out this tragedy. I know what a little bit of time outside playing in the neighborhood could have done for the souls of all 9 children. But that was not to be. What did happen was music that even now touches us like no other. As an adult, I listen to the Jackson 5’s music and feel the magic because I understand and can relate to the lyrics. I like you Gabe will turn up the volume as I remember what he gave to the world what he couldn’t receive….LOVE! Going back to Indiana….. Now you’ll truly rest in peace Michael Jackson

]]> By: Erika http://www.gabriellepina.com/2009/06/27/125/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Erika Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:10:12 +0000 http://www.gabriellepina.com/?p=125#comment-11 I feel the same as what you wrote, which was beautifully written. I grew up watching him and until after he died, didn't realize just how much of an emotional connection I had to his music...and him. His music touched people worldwide, and looking back at all of the videos and performances, I'm in awe. I can't take myself away from the news and I've stocked my car up with his CDs. He was incredible and there will never be another like him in our lifetime. He was born with some amazing talents, and blessed to be able to live his dream. I feel the same as what you wrote, which was beautifully written. I grew up watching him and until after he died, didn’t realize just how much of an emotional connection I had to his music…and him. His music touched people worldwide, and looking back at all of the videos and performances, I’m in awe. I can’t take myself away from the news and I’ve stocked my car up with his CDs. He was incredible and there will never be another like him in our lifetime. He was born with some amazing talents, and blessed to be able to live his dream.

]]> By: Elise http://www.gabriellepina.com/2009/06/27/125/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Elise Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:05:39 +0000 http://www.gabriellepina.com/?p=125#comment-10 I grew up with Michael. My brothers and I used to race to the store to buy The Jackson 5 albums, we danced around the house as we listened to his music, we watched the Jackson 5 cartoon and just couldn't get enough of The Jackson 5. As I fast forward to Michael's solo career, I remember what I was doing in my life with each stage of his life. I remember the music, the videos and the joy that I shared with my friends. I was very proud of MJ for his giving back campaigns and "We Are The World" is still one of my all time favorites. When the scandal first arose, I didn't want to believe that MJ would do anything to harm kids. It may be naive, but I still pray that he did not inappropriately touch any of the kids. I do believe that he was truly a child at heart and that he never grew up - kinda like a real life Peter Pan. I wanted his comeback to be successful. Yes, I would have gone to his concert when it came to LA, and yes, I would have bought his new CD. The loss of MJ is a tragedy. The gifts that he has left behind are truly special! I pray for his children and his family. I also pray that his positive impact around the world is how he will be remembered. I have been a consummate MJ junkie this weekend! My heart is heavy and saddened by this loss. I grew up with Michael. My brothers and I used to race to the store to buy The Jackson 5 albums, we danced around the house as we listened to his music, we watched the Jackson 5 cartoon and just couldn’t get enough of The Jackson 5. As I fast forward to Michael’s solo career, I remember what I was doing in my life with each stage of his life. I remember the music, the videos and the joy that I shared with my friends. I was very proud of MJ for his giving back campaigns and “We Are The World” is still one of my all time favorites.

When the scandal first arose, I didn’t want to believe that MJ would do anything to harm kids. It may be naive, but I still pray that he did not inappropriately touch any of the kids. I do believe that he was truly a child at heart and that he never grew up - kinda like a real life Peter Pan.

I wanted his comeback to be successful. Yes, I would have gone to his concert when it came to LA, and yes, I would have bought his new CD. The loss of MJ is a tragedy. The gifts that he has left behind are truly special! I pray for his children and his family. I also pray that his positive impact around the world is how he will be remembered. I have been a consummate MJ junkie this weekend! My heart is heavy and saddened by this loss.

]]> By: admin http://www.gabriellepina.com/2009/06/27/125/comment-page-1/#comment-9 admin Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:56:26 +0000 http://www.gabriellepina.com/?p=125#comment-9 It’s funny you mention Remember the Time. I stayed up all night for the music video to premier on MTV (past 10pm is “all night” to a ten year old) when my sister finally forced me to go to bed. I was so disappointed as if I was missing a once in a lifetime opportunity. But as soon as the video came on, she woke me up and it was worth every minute. I bragged all about the video the next day at school. He is not just being mourned by us in the States. He was really a universal artist. Even in Iran people had his T-shirts (my sister had a pink vintage one I always envied) and mouthed the words to his songs without knowing a word of English and emulated his dance moves to Persian music. He really did bridge a gap and I can honestly say I am able to overlook the accusations against him and look at everything he’s sacrificed, especially his sanity, to give us his best. I hope when I have children they will know him the way we do! Comment by Orly — June 28, 2009 It’s funny you mention Remember the Time. I stayed up all night for the music video to premier on MTV (past 10pm is “all night” to a ten year old) when my sister finally forced me to go to bed. I was so disappointed as if I was missing a once in a lifetime opportunity. But as soon as the video came on, she woke me up and it was worth every minute. I bragged all about the video the next day at school.

He is not just being mourned by us in the States. He was really a universal artist. Even in Iran people had his T-shirts (my sister had a pink vintage one I always envied) and mouthed the words to his songs without knowing a word of English and emulated his dance moves to Persian music. He really did bridge a gap and I can honestly say I am able to overlook the accusations against him and look at everything he’s sacrificed, especially his sanity, to give us his best. I hope when I have children they will know him the way we do!

Comment by Orly — June 28, 2009

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