The full text of Jermain Jackson’s letter

News was about the letter that Jermain Jackson, Michael’s brother, posted on Larry King’s blog, the CNN host, in which he talked about his new mission—namely delivering Michael’s message to people around the world. Now you can read the full, impactful and moving text of his letter. He says that by reading this letter, people will understand the essence of his brother, who was nothing but kindness to others. "The tragedy of my brother’s death is still with me. But in his death, I found a new mission for my life. From now on, my existence will be devoted to spreading Michael’s message. Michael had a unique place in this world. He not only did good deeds, but he also taught others to do those deeds. Even his absence makes the world bigger. I want people to understand Michael’s human side. I want to tell them that Michael’s emphasis was not on music or performance, but on making this world a better place. If you know this, you will also understand the essence of my brother. Michael wanted to help people see the issues that are destroying our world. That was also the purpose of his new concert. He tried to teach through his songs, videos, and performances. With pieces of his very being, he wanted to show us what power we have to become whatever we can become. His goal was to prove to people that if all of us work to improve the world, we will achieve it. Michael did charitable work his entire life—from the very beginning, when we formed the Jackson Five. He learned very quickly that talent alone has no value. What matters is what you do with your talent. What have you done to make this world better? Michael understood this and found his purpose: entertaining and teaching at the same time. Michael knew why the world had fallen into this state. He asked “Why?” but he did not get stuck trying to find the cause of every problem and issue. His goal was to find solutions. His message was finding solutions. His daily thoughts were: “What can I do to make the world a better place?” He devoted his being to answering this question and to delivering the voices of those who cannot speak. Man in the Mirror, We are the World, Will You Be There—these songs all carry a simple but powerful message: if someone is hungry, feed them, but also try to help them become self-reliant. Michael taught us that when you want to do a good deed, start with yourself, then expand the circle to your family, then your neighbors, then a city, and then a nation. Michael always looked for the good in people. But he wanted people to understand him and know why he was here. That is what made him endure a lifetime of mockery and ridicule that was beyond the limits of tolerance. How could someone who forgives so much be met with so much hatred? Why is it that the more safety and blessings we have in our lives, the harder and harsher the time becomes for us? My brother was never a threat to anyone. He was at peace. And his peaceful nature was a gift from God. Michael was given a rare gift of talent for entertaining, performing, and singing. But the real gift from God to him was the ability to put his talent into action for doing good and helping others. Michael’s songs inspired us to become better people. That was his real gift. We still feel Michael’s absence. But after these days, what will happen? What will become of Michael’s true purpose—the purpose he lived for? Who can continue his path without being driven by selfishness and without hidden motives? People and governments are capable of doing good deeds, but these good deeds are often done to exercise power and control. Michael never wanted to control anyone. He only wanted to spread joy and happiness. Michael supported more than 30 charitable institutions. Most people—even the most generous—focus their support on a small number. But Michael was different. He personally reviewed every charity he supported. He checked their documents and accounts to make sure they were doing what they were supposed to do. Michael’s generosity went beyond the charities he supported. When a girl needed a liver transplant and no one was willing to pay to help her, Michael did it. Without noise, without media advertising. There are many such cases! I myself am only now becoming aware of many of them. Whenever Michael traveled to a country, he would set aside time to visit hospitals, orphanages, and cancer patients. That was his invitation. In every corner of the world, it was his everyday routine. The world must know what kind of human being he was. Because when cameras were always around him, nothing was said about his love and compassion. They only wanted to do advertising and create hype. Michael didn’t care whether we knew all of his good deeds, because God knows them. God knows his intentions and knows the results. I know that my brother is in a very safe place, calm and at peace. When we are on earth, we are judged not only by what we are, but also by what we do for others. After death, we take our good and bad deeds with us. Michael took nothing with him except good deeds. Michael and I grew up with the belief that there is a higher power. Success taught us that God has a plan for us. Michael used his talent in a worthy way. He understood that no matter what you take from others, what matters is what you do for others. We all receive things in life. But the greatest achievement is to do God’s work. Michael was a man of God because he did God’s work. Eternal life is God’s final reward. And Michael has eternal life." Source: eMJey / larrykinglive.blogs.cnn.com