Music moves us

Before he was the King of Pop and a thought provoking and misunderstood musical icon, Michael Jackson was a superb performer with his family in the Jackson 5.  For Music Sunday here at the Experience Optimism blog, I've put together a three-pack for Michael lovers: Blame it on the Boogie, We are the World (Africa), and Man in the Mirror. 





Blame it on the Boogie has become one of my favorite songs even though I wasn't familiar with it before Michael's untimely passing. It makes me think, what else didn't we know? We knew the unusual and sordid details of this man's life. Many ignored the good that he accomplished as they made him a target for ridicule and lawsuits preyed on his money and fame. Others ignored his humiliation and simply sang along when a favorite Michael Jackson song came on the radio.

Over the past week, my quotes have centered around kindness. Money and celebrity aside, I am convinced that Michael Jackson could have used a little more kindness in his life. I imagine you know someone who could use some kindness too. Please go out of your way this week to show them you care.