LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world's greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was cut shockingly — and so far, mysteriously — short. Associated PressIt's all over the press, on every news channel: Michael Jackson is dead at age 50. His life seemed to be lived in polar extremes of pain and pleasure, excitement and devastation. There is much to blog about here, but my focus today is on a clip from the associated press above, that Jackson's life was cut short just as he was "about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time". He was rehearsing for an upcoming 50 concert tour to try and mend his tarnished reputation.
As a life coach, I couldn't help but think about how often we put things off. We have so many excuses for why we are not ready to take a step toward creating our best life. Like Michael Jackson, we make some choices that are out of alignment with who we are and stay stuck there for too long a time: a bad job, a failing marriage. We stay stuck, sometimes fearful of change.
Michael Jackson served as an icon for many things, but today he serves as a new kind of role model for me. He has reminded me to stop putting things off. To take bold steps towards living fully in alignment with who I am meant to be. To get crystal clear with my life purpose, and to boldly go where I am meant to go. Only then can I live a life of few or no regrets. Who is willing to walk that path with me?
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Turning 60 lit my fire a year ago. "What am I waiting for?" has become my mantra. You're still young :-) so this untimely death is propelling you. Challenging myself is a daily activity now. Today IS the only day I have, so I'm going for it all.
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