What would make this world into a Utopia?

Love

Why?

Let us dream of a tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation. Michael Jackson A Magical Tree Of Love. Michael was a great admirer of Martin Luther King Jr. and he had six guiding beliefs that he practiced and lived by throughout his fight for equality. 1. Courage 2. Love your enemies 3. Fight the problem not the person who caused it 4. When innocent people ate hurt, others are inspired to help 5. Resist violence of any kind. 6. The universe honors love. These principles ate timeless and universal, and how they encompass his greatest legacy: Love will see you through. These were also important and integrated into Michael’s life. Here the tree is a metaphor to represent his most interesting and admirable traits. If there are at least three functions of Utopia, then Michael attempted them all. Change: “Man in the Mirror” Where he says make that change within yourself. Criticism: “They Don’t Care About Us” Michael’s angry cry, A protest against social injustice. An anthem of Unity and Solidarity. Compensation: Michael Jackson was a huge humanitarian. Songs like “We are the World” and “Heal the World” He established the Heal the World foundation. He visited hospitals and orphanages. Helped people in need. Donated large percentages from his concert profits. His pain was very real for humanity and where it was heading. He was especially worried about the children.. In his performance at the Super Bowl half-time show, he made mention of this. There is a moment in his “History World Tour” concert where a war tank appears on stage and Michael steps in front of it. For he doesn’t believe wars are the answer. He believed in peace, compassion and love. It was unfortunate that in all of Michael’s efforts he never reached that place of ideal perfection or Utopia. His calling was to make a difference through his actions, music and talent, not one to undertake all the world’s problems.
I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Never land and as I climbed up a hill and saw the sunset. I could see hills and ravines of treetops as far as the eye could see. Michael loved and respected nature and like a child, as a grown up, he loved to climb trees in general. There was a secret and special tree that he loved the most and named the “Giving Tree”. He would climb the tree and receive inspirations, there he wrote songs like Heal the world, Black or White, Will you be there and Childhood. Quotes: “When we have learned how to listen to trees”, ” then the brevity and the quickness and the child like nastiness of our thoughts achieve an incomparable joy.” Hermann Hesse
“The tree which moves some to tears of joy of others.” But to truly see and listen to a tree or to any being beyond ourselves , as more than a teaching, more than an object of envy or worship or desire, more than a metaphor for our own lives that requires a special kind of regard. The kind to which reality does not come easily to us, being of the experience and essence of others as we are. What did it take to cultivate this beautiful magical tree? Should we start with the roots that represent his solid foundation. A man of faith, humble, grateful, respectful, with empathy and kindness. Determined, ambitious, disciplined, perfectionist, hardworking, great work ethics. Intelligent, Innovative, Inspiring and a Legend. In my eyes he was masterpiece where the stage was his display for the world to see. I compare him to a brilliant diamond with many facets that shines gloriously in his Mega Stardom. Within this tree resides his family tree. As tree’s are vital to humanity and the planet. Family for Michael is of utmost importance. His Mother Katherine in stilled in all her children love, respect, humility, support for each other, protection and religion. We saw Michael grow up as a child star. He evolved and changed into the different phases of his career. He transformed into an Icon and became this bigger than life, beautiful tree for the world to see. He embraced his fans with the long arms of his branches giving his love, devotion and appreciation for them. The shade of his tree sheltered the weak, the sick and in need. At the very heart of this tree came the emotions that gave voice to his songs that touched our hearts and souls.. We have all enjoyed the fruit of his labor. He used his blessings like the abundance of leaves on a tree to help others and support causes he believed in. You can taste the sweetness of his voice. A child’s wonderment, precociosness ,and lack of prejudices are what sway and move this tree. Yes love is what nourishes this tree. “What the world needs now is love sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s too little of”. As you gasp at the immense red wood tree. How tall and amazing it looks. It represents how high Michael’s career took off A corridor of cherry blossom trees in Japan, you see his delicate beauty. The sadness of a willow tree after a storm represents the tears he cried and the sadness he felt for the injustices and crimes against humanity. His own struggle for honor and integrity when he faced false accusations. Even then he hadn’t given up on mankind. If trees are living spirits, then Michael’s spirit continues on. He still lives in our memories and in our hearts.. An all encompassing drive and out pour of love is what Michael Jackson was.

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Utopia Machine: Love. Ellen Harvey, 2024. No. 16 of 100 panels. Acrylic on Alubond panel, 16 x 12 in.