So, earlier this week Michael Jackson passed away. I honestly didn’t really listen to much of his music, although I could do a pretty mean “Thriller” dance. The song that I would have to say is my favorite though, is “Man in the Mirror.” The line that gets me every time is, “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, then make a change!”
So often, we want to change the world, or the way things are around us. BUT, we often place the blame when it doesn’t work out on the circumstances. We make excuses, rather than taking a good, hard look at ourselves. Many times, it’s not the circumstances, it’s us! Sometimes, we are the reason that things don’t work out, but are we willing to admit it? Are we willing to put our pride/ego aside, and admit that sometimes we get in the way of things or even our own success?
I don’t know, but I do agree that if you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, then make a change!
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Ileana Ortiz (a.k.a. Country Cuban) is the Director of Online Communities at Flamingo Road Church, an intern at 8BIT, and a freshman at the University of West Florida. She is a Jesus lover, people lover, and a world changer. Her family has seriously impacted the way she lives her life. She gets her sense of humor and passion for helping others, from her mom. She gets her business sense and realistic expectations from her dad. She wishes she could match the game of her little sister, because her little sister has had more boyfriends in her 7 year life span, than Ileana has ever met, in her 18 years of living. She loves to think of herself as a comedian, and hopes that people are laughing with her, not at her. She is constantly being mistaken for celebrities such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Angelina Jolie. She also happens to enjoy reading, writing, some good country music, all things tech, and when autumn rolls around.... a frothy Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks! I guess you could just say that she is your average 18 year old.. well.. not really.
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Jeff says:
Yes! Very true. It’s easy to blame others but difficult to take responsibility. The right thing is not always easy but it’s still the right thing.
Barby says:
Amen! Sadpotatoes has a t-shirt that says, “Be the change you want to see.” So true!!
Keep doing what you’re doing, girl! You’re making a difference.
Country Cuban says:
Thanks for commenting Barby and Gloria, I completely agree.
LeadHership don’t worry, you’re no Debbie Downer! I completely thought the same thing. Imagine if he definitely would’ve become the manifestation of this song. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your feedback!
Gloria says:
Yep… Were either a part of the SOLUTION or a part of the PROBLEM.
LeadHership says:
I’m sad that MJ didn’t become a manifestation of his music. I so wish he would have looked in a mirror & let God make a change. Seems he spent his life making changes to himself. Sorry to be debbie-downer, but it’s really made me sad. Good perspective, girl.
katsunari says:
live in Japan.
I keep on writing “blog” in Japanese.
Today I decided to write something about “MJ”
Because last night I listened to his music and his song named”Man In The Mirror”.
I was very moved by his voice and could not stop crying.
I wondered why I cried when listening his music and his number “MITM”
I hit your article, and your good sentence is very what I am thinking everyday!!
Please forgive me I used your sentence and picture in my blog without your admission.
I love his music.
I am very moved by you because I find there is the same spirit I want to share in USA very far from Japan!
My Japanese blog content is diary and article for”MITM”is after “MJ’”’s death I keep on listening his music
and last night I cried listening “Man In The Mirror” and I want to change myself from my heart and I want to be
gentle like “MJ”’s voice.
Thank you for your very good sentence.
Sincerely with very deep love from Japan
Clomid says:
Love teh analogy.
Country Cuban says:
So true Jeff, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!