Quote from: "lilwendy"Hey everyone!
I found out today I have an incredible opportunity to speak for 5 mins in front of about 10,000+ people in 3 weeks.
Please don't ask me who I'm speaking to or what organization I'm speaking for because frankly it doesn't matter.
What I will tell you though is it is a group of people who are looking to make a difference in the world, they are looking to impact lives for good. Some are just looking to get their own finances on track, some are looking to make a boat load of money so they can bless others.
So I would say that these people are "fertile soil" to be planting seeds in - if you get my analogy.
Now I must say I can't mention MJ's name or the hoax or anything like that. I have to keep everything very general, but I can still get the message out. I could even try and work in there the "Army of LOVE" concept and all of us being soldiers.
So my question to you is, what points do you feel are the main points of MJ's message?
WOW--that IS quite an opportunity! I believe you are the "best one for the job", TOO, considering the wisdom and humility you demonstrate here, to be certain you use the time BEST. I am SO impressed, I'm almost speechless.
Almost. I DO just want to throw a couple of things out.
The five minutes will go like five seconds! I haven't been given such an open opportunity, yet, so not sure how right on my thoughts will seem, but here goes:
To me, the main message MJ has never deviated from, is to never mind fighting with others or over others, but to look at yourSELF and change anything you see which requires an adjustment THERE. While AT the mirror, ask yourself, am I more of a giver or a taker? Am I as helpful or productive or flexible, or LOVING as I want to be? Am I drifting or paddling somewhere on purpose?
Two songs come to mind, which sum ALL of this up in a handful of lines--very succinct and very concise, they could be utilized instantly by any in the group as a personal touchstone or guide word phrase to focus on.
Those who may already be on board with the same values and consciousness about humanity and placing their glowing mark on this generation's world, will probably recognize the words as lyrics, EVEN THOUGH you don't speak them in any "telling" cadence ;) . This may risk applause and you may lose time here, unable to speak over enthusiasm. :?
But it IS the main thrust of the Message, I feel.
Reword it if you feel it is worthy food for the soul seeking an immediate directive with serious, far reaching, contagious impact. If you don't want to mention MJ, it is okay--I understand... But HE got it from Scripture---which you probably can't mention either, thanks to some lovely misguided folks making the rules.
No matter. These words and ideas are TIMELESS and powerful. And they can be "sown" in as little as five minutes, if you say the main point first. Don't save it for the wrap up. I'll pray for extra time for you. This is great stuff and they may be so hungry they will offer you five MORE, just to HEAR more!!! :D
The two songs are: Man In The Mirror and J5's, Man of War Don't listen to the songs, READ the words, FIRST, then listen to Michael Jackson's crying soul in MOW. .. My favorite lines in MOW are,
"...every man has a right to THINK and BE FREE..." and,
"..STUDY PEACE, cause it's what we need..." I looked this up to see if one COULD really find a place to study peace. There are universities and entire schools, dedicated to conflict resolution, and peace promotion, with real answers to questions, if anyone needs a place to start.....GOOD LUCK, I'll be praying for all of you. !!