On yesterday, like many people, I spent much of the afternoon watching Michael Jackson's Memorial. Musically, the most compelling performance was Stevie Wonder's "I'd Never Dream You'd Leave In Summer" and "They Won't Go When You Go." His performance left me overwhelmed with emotion and as I struggled to watch the rest of the service through my swollen, teary eyes I knew that the world is a better place because of the Michael Jacksons.....the Ghandis....the MLKings......the Princess Dianas.....the Mother Theresas.....
The most compelling ephiphany had during Stevie Wonder's performance is that his Musical Ear has transcended his ability to see. His body of work as a songwriter, composer and vocalist convinces you that he isn't void of sight. He has always been able to see; for he sees through his Heart.
I can't help but ponder over how much we take for granted, those of us with all five senses. How we are so easily misled by media images, critics and negative people who are incapable of seeing beyond their jaded misconceptions. When we are unable to see and only hear, we take more from the message, the instructions, the song. If we can only close our eyes and open our hearts to simply listen.
Ironically enough, Stevie had the "most personal-feeling tribute" and he had never seen Michael Jackson's face, witnessed his transformation or followed the Wacko Jacko coverage of mainstream media. Yet, he heard his voice, listened to his music, and opened his Heart to his legacy.
Are we listening? Have we heard? Do we see with our ears or do we only hear with our eyes?
Are we heartless? Have we loved? Do we feel with our hands or do we boldly touch with our hearts?
The choice is ours.....
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