Yes...those are my eyes! Things are looking up :) I think that eyes are so captivating, don't you? I love photos of faces, and especially the eyes. You can read so much into them. I was going for a hopeful look here.
Anyway...something else has captivated me...
On Sunday I went to go see "This is It." I grew up listening to Michael Jackson and I wanted to share his incredible music with my kids (who only knew of MJ as "that guy who died a few months ago"). I have to say, I was blown away. This man was 50 years old and could still move like he was 20. He didn't look frail or ill at all either. As I sat in awe, I began thinking about how some people just have that natural ability to "captivate." MJ moves so naturally...like dancing is walking or breathing...it just happens automatically and effortlessly. How is that some people have such an incredible gift? He seemed to be such a gentle soul. So loving and kind...and unfortunately a bit tortured.
Then I began to think about myself. What are my gifts? Why does it seem only a few people have such special talents? Then I thought...geeze, what if we all were so captivating? Would it be special anymore? Would we aspire to our own greatness? Hmmmmm.
I do think that we all have special gifts. Just because we may not be famous like Michael Jackson or Annie Liebowitz or Angela Jolie or Einstein or or or... It's OK. These people give us something to aspire towards. They captivate our spirits and help us to go beyond what we think is possible. They make us look inward and discover parts of ourselves that we might not even know exist. Sure they are special...but no more than you or me. They are only human. They have bad days. They bleed red. Just like all of us.
Think about that for a while today...
Enjoy this awesome clip from the movie...if you are an MJ fan and have not seen the movie...do yourself a favor and go!
The book is here...just in time for the holidays! Click photo to preview.
Simple: captivate
16 comments:
wow it sounds like i might have to put this on the list to see
All of us have special gifts if we will search for them. Some people have gifts that are easy to locate while others are hidden. One of the most precious gifts we can give others is the gift of time.
Thanks for the inspiring post.
I agree, Caroline! Have a wonderful day!
Your eyes are gorgeous! I want to see this movie. Thanks!
beautiful eyes.
i have such conflicted feelings about Michael - i have a hard separating the genius he was to the man he became. i feel that way about angelina too. but i do feel that he was a artistic genius in many ways.
and yes, we all have the capacity to be much more than we ever know, it's like someone else said, having the ability to access that and to let it shine forth.
usually celebrity is not more than being in the right place at the right time, which means that leap to the next level could be right around the corner for any of us.
I think the thing that separates the superstars from us "mortals" is their innate ability to believe in themselves. We all have talent, but most of us allow ourselves to talk it away, minimize it, wearing it down and making it far less powerful over time. The superstars allow themselves to shine, and as a result, their stars become blindingly brilliant.
I was never really a fan of his music but I think MJ was a brilliant performer and I have always admired his talent and his genius.
Great post today. Love your eyes.
Your eyes are beautiful and captivating too. Thanks for your words about captivate. MJ surely did this.
your eyes are beautiful!
and i was just bemoaning the fact that no matter how much time i ever put into learning to sing (or dance!), i will always suck at it! ha hahah! but that is ok. there are other things i can do. :)
on this weekend's list while the hubby is home....the michael jackson movie and the move blindside...oh I can hardly wait to see them both....
and I agree with you...we are all human and we are all beautiful and yet, we all put our pants on one leg at a time which confirms how much alike we are....
oh, and in case you were wondering, I've noticed you and your photos and your words....
and I think you're wonderful !
Beautiful eyes, Caroline! I feel that there's too much emphasis on fame and celebrity in our culture. I'd rather be with people like the Ingalls (Little House on the Prairie) than with the so-called stars of today (too many of whom are "reality" stars, not necessarily talented people). We don't always need to captivate or perform our special talents for others; being a good person in the everyday, simple things is enormously rewarding and perfect in my book. As for gifts, yours gifts as an artist are an absolute pleasure that I enjoy!
Loved the video clip! I've always loved learning choreography and think it would've been amazing to work with a talented choreographer/dancer like MJ.
What beautiful green eyes..and what a wonderful self-portrait. And - thanks for the MJ clip - it's extraordinary!!!
Caroline, I too have to comment on the eyes. This is my first visit to your blog, love it, a really inspirational post today. I did not think I was going to go see the movie, you may just have changed my mind. Take care.
another stunning image Caroline...as a musician I really respected his ability.
what a nice surprise, stumbled over here from somewhere, now i am not even sure where, beautiful photos and then an mj clip. watched it twice and now i am regretting not seeing the movie. you have a lovely blog.
Love you looks. You've got the most amazing green colored eyes. And yes I see lots in them. Sweetnes, openness, tender care, softness should I keep on going?
Yea, great eyes.
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