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Excellent article! If there is something that comes out of his death, it should be that we all take a lesson from it if we can. R.I.P., MJ! You are missed!

Any other MJ fans planning to watch TV Guide's Michael Jackson special, Gone Too Soon, tonight? It looks like a really good one!

Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3b9oXa9v8c

http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/gone-soon/305026

Michael Jackson was a tortured soul and was living under much pain, but how is it possible to have a clear view of the elements of his personality?

This man was a creator. When a creator is obsessed with something, at some point he cannot help but express it in his art or life. Why, for example, did Jackson dance on an SUV in front of a courthouse during his trial? (Yes, anger played a part, as did Michael’s relationship with his father.)

Michael Jackson was also the “Mozart of denial.” On the one hand, that means that he didn’t think about certain things, and even less so under public scrutiny.

But being in denial is like trying to bury a spring. The water will find another path, and what you want to hide will resurface, sometimes as a geyser. For example, the King of Pop had compulsive behaviors.

So when you observe those behaviors—like Michael dangling his son Blanket from a window—you must think backwards to unravel the forces at work in his mind.

And you start to understand him. You discover what is behind the pain.

For more material, includind Michael Jackson's "Mind Map", please visit:

http://www.BackdoorToNeverland.com

Such a thoughtful post and a great article. I remember as a kid always watching Michael Jackson and thinking ... I want to be like Mike! You know ... as we all watched Michael age and become stranger as the years passed by it became difficult to watch and at the same time would captivate my imagination.

It is wild to see that such talent and passion for his art couldn't quite fulfill his inner push for self acceptance the need to truly be loved. As we all enjoy his music and videos, I think the greater message to take in is that we must really love ourselves in the game of life and take care of and nurture our inner spirit. Hopefully Michael will find some love and acceptance in the next his next incarnation!

I really enjoyed this perspective, while tragic, it reminds us that bad things can make good things happen. Having MJ as a poster for what you don't want your life to become, can really shine a light on your inner truth. I particularly enjoyed the steps for getting to your own inner truth and believe in them 100%. Thanks for writing this!

My fav quote of this article is "Our society is largely emotion-phobic; we're afraid of dealing with our pain. Instead, we come up with endless creative strategies for dulling it, from drugs and alcohol to shopping and pornography." ... wow well said... its about the time someone points out the moral depravity of our society.
I miss MJ... gone too soon... but hopefuly his death taught a good lesson to those who run after fame & fortune. Thanks Deborah King for the insightful article...

I feel sorry for Michael Jackson and for all the pain he went through; disappointed too that his parents and/or family denied him living his truth. Too bad some kids are forced to be something they are not!
Thanks for pointing out the steps to the journey.