Becoming...What does that mean?

Published on 30 June 2025 at 17:19

Becoming...What does that mean? ~

I was asked the other day..." What is becoming of our world?"

I am sure many of you have felt or thought that at one point or 

another.  Normally, we ponder it for a few seconds and make a dry statement like "Who knows?" or "Who cares?"

That, my friend, is a problem. A problem not just for me, but for the entire world. I'm not saying "Doom is coming."  See a psychic, or leave the country, or buy a crystal ball. Although our cat likes...NVM.

Anyway, what I mean is that we need to be more attuned to our beliefs, values, and ourselves. We need to hold ourselves more accountable for our inactions as well as our actions...Trust me, I don't like getting involved. 

Let me tell you a story, the other day I was staring at the "man in the mirror" wondering if I had changed enough. Am I fighting a just cause? Is anyone even listening? Do they even care if they are listening? 

The sad truth is, most of us don't give a damn. I mean, why should you? Everyone wants to know "what's in it for me?" 

Well, if you are still reading this, I gave people an opportunity to have a chance at winning one of my eBooks...100 percent free.  But if you continue reading, I will do one better. 

Anyway, back to my story. I was having a slight dilemma on how to reach more people and enormously help them in a life-changing way.

It is why I have published 21 books in the past 50 days. I want you to stare in the mirror at yourself and ask "what do I want?"

A new car, a larger home? a better job, more money, LOVE, happiness??? Then answer me...or yourself...Who is going to give me that?

As hands flew up, a young man in a turtle neck spoke up and said. "Pick me...pick me...I know, I know" 

I responded. "OK, you in the turtleneck what is the answer?"

As he caught his breath, he silently said. "NO ONE."

I gasped for a moment and replied. "What do you mean, NO ONE?"

Then Ken...(the man in the turtle neck), said. "If you give something away for free, people won't appreciate it, they won't understand the potential or wisdom of the gift you gave them."

I responded. "I see, and pray tell, what would be a good offer for our visitors, who want to make a change?" 

Without missing a beat, Ken stated "What if I post a link on social media or email you, and personally ask if there is a certain book I can have for the asking, and yes you can email me updates on new releases, plus I have an idea for a book for you to write.

I Yelled out, "SOLD!!!" 

So to answer the question about "Becoming...What does that mean?"  You are helping me, to reach more people to make the world a better place.  I know I chose Michael Jackson's song "Man in the Mirror." I did so to get your attention and let you know that even though you are one person, you can make a difference!

So let's recap Ken's deal...(Yeah, I know, Ken doesn't exist, but it is sometimes fun to explore)...I will give you any one of my eBooks on Amazon for the month of JULY 2025. If you email me and ask for one of my eBooks, I'll email you a copy; also if you have an idea fr a book you will get to choose any of my eBooks, all this for free!!! Plus if you post on your social media account about Mandie Safe Haven, you get a eBook totally free.

 

So, have I missed anything? Also, you can wish my wife Happy Birthday on July 7th...it would make her day! :)

 

Prayers,

 

Curtis & Mandie

 

PS.  You can always email me with any ideas for a book, I would be very obliged to write it for you. Or at least assist you with writing it, or just to give you wild ideas...Have a Joyous Holiday, if you live in the States.

This book is not just about love, or romance, or partnership in the traditional sense. It’s about connection. And connection, real connection, is what we all crave—even when we’re not sure how to name it. It’s about that feeling of being seen, known, and accepted for who we truly are. It’s about being safe and strong enough to see someone else in return. And it’s about the brave, vulnerable, sometimes messy work of showing up for each other in a world that often teaches us to guard, withdraw, or perform.

Lyrics ~ "Man in the Mirror"

I'm gonna make a changeFor once in my lifeIt's gonna feel real goodGonna make a differenceGonna make it right
As I, turn up the collar onMy favorite winter coatThis wind is blowin' my mindI see the kids in the streetWith not enough to eatWho am I, to be blind pretending not to see their needs?
A summer's disregardA broken bottle topAnd a one man's soulThey follow each other on the wind ya know'Cause they got nowhere to goThat's why I want you to know
I'm starting with the man in the mirrorI'm asking him to change his waysAnd no message could've been any clearerIf they wanna make the world a better placeTake a look at yourself and then make a change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of loveIt's time that I realizeThat there are some with no homeNot a nickel to loanCould it be really me pretending that they're not alone?
A willow deeply scarredSomebody's broken heartAnd a washed out dream (washed out dream)They follow the pattern of the wind, ya see'Cause they got no place to beThat's why I'm starting with me
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)And no message could've been any clearerIf you wanna make the world a better placeTake a look at yourself and then make a change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)And no message could've been any clearerIf you wanna make the world a better placeTake a look at yourself and then make thatChange
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh yeah)I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)No message could've been any clearer(If you wanna make the world a better place)(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
you can't(Then you close your) close your, your mindWith the man in the mirror, oh yeahI'm asking him to change his ways (better change)No message could've been any clearerIf you wanna make the world a better placeTake a look at yourself and then make a change
gonna feel real good now
I'm gonna make a changeIt's gonna feel real goodCome on (change)Just lift yourselfYou knowYou've got to stop itYourself (yeah)
I've got to make that change today(Man in the mirror) you got toYou got to not let yourself brother(Yeah) you know(Make that change) I've got to get that man, that man
You've got toYou've got to moveCome onCome onYou got toStand up, stand up (yeah, make that change)Stand up
Stand up and liftYourself, now(Man in the mirror)
Gonna make that change come on(Man in the mirror)
You know itYou know itYou know itYou knowChangeMake that change
 
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Glen Ballard / Siedah Garrett
Man in the Mirror lyrics © Universal Music Corp., Yellowbrick Road Music, Arlovol Music, In The Mirror Music Publishing

 

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