On June 25th, 2009, when Michael Jackson passed, my world stopped turning. But, when the morning of June 26th came, as I was crying the loss of an incredible man and artist, I also remembered his message.

We all feel different about Michael Jackson, the man, his life, his art, his career… but if you look at his message, you will understand how important it is for our world and how inspiring it is for ourselves.

When Michael Jackson sang “Heal The World”, many people laughed and called it cheesy. And guess what, I was one of them. But he was trying to tell us something important. Heal the world… Is there something more important than that?

Many fans admired Michael Jackson for his humanitarian work. But while we spent years looking at him visiting hospitals and orphanages, donating money and time to charities, creating his own foundations, and raising money through single releases and benefit concerts, we didn’t realize that on his side, Michael Jackson spent decades trying to tell us that it was up to us to make the world a better place. US. Not him.

“We can’t go on, pretending day by day, that someone, somewhere will soon make a change.”

We Are The World, 1985

“If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.”

Man In The Mirror, 1987

“Take my message to your brother and tell him twice. Spread the word and try to teach the man who’s hating his brother, when hate won’t do.”

Can You Feel It, 1981

“Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me, and the entire human race.”

Heal The World, 1991

Maybe it is because these lyrics sounded so familiar that I never took the time to really pay attention to what he was trying to say? I wish it didn’t take me his death to do it, but I also know I am not the only fan in this situation.

This is why I created this blog.

Michael did make this world a better place, and he didn’t do it by donating millions to charity but by touching the hearts of billions of people around the world and by changing the way we see the world. Maybe you are one of these persons who were influenced by him, to the point where you find it hard to imagine what the world would look like (and even what kind of person you would be) if Michael Jackson had never existed.

Michael planted seeds in us through his music, his words and his actions, and now it’s our turn to keep on healing the world. Each one of us may not be able to accomplish what Michael achieved in a lifetime, but together, we could do as much and even more.

If you want to “Make that change” but don’t know where to start, if you’re looking for ideas and creative ways to make a difference, or if you’re looking for a place where you can share with other fans who also want to heal the world, I hope this blog will help you and that you will enjoy it.

Let’s make that change!