A mother will do anything for her child, and when that child turns out to be the legendary Lenny Kravitz, the whole world finds out about her selfless sacrifice and unconditional love.
Lenny Kravitz has been entertaining the masses for decades. He has maintained a loyal and dedicated fan base, and he has received more accolades over the course of his wildly successful career than we could ever count. He has graced every major stage across the globe and has lived a life of luxury, despite being a very simple, humble man.
Much of his artistic talent and success in the entertainment industry comes with credit to his mother. In fact, Oprah Magazine revealed that each member of his family proved to play a role in shaping and defining his future as an artist, a husband, a father, and a man. He has recently released his new book, a hardcover that is titled after one of his hit songs from 1989, Let Love Rule.
In an Instagram post that was designed to promote his new memoir, Kravitz posted an adorable image of himself with his mother, and the caption has mesmerized fans by capturing the true essence of a mother's selfless love. This image of the young, fresh-faced Lenny Kravitz tells a tale of a mother and son, aboard a plane, about to embark on what would soon become the most epic turning point of their lives.
The caption to the photo tells a tale of the hit show The Jeffersons suddenly taking off, and his mother was taking him to L.A. to pursue this opportunity.
He wrote, "Mom said it meant that she and I would be leaving soon for L.A. Dad would join us later. I’d be going to school in California. No time for reflections. No time for objections. Things were moving so fast my head was spinning. Excited, angry, anxious, curious — I experienced every emotion under the sun. Our life was being turned upside down. We didn’t know what was coming.”
In his eloquent, artistic way, Kravitz just perfectly described his mother's ultimate sacrifice. That defining moment had a huge impact on his life. Looking back at this photograph, he realizes that his mother was leaving behind the world she once knew in search of a bright future for her young son.
There have been many influences in Kravitz' life that influenced the path he took towards his future. Let Love Rule takes a deep dive into Kravitz' childhood, and he discusses how deeply his parents affected his choices, and how he has managed to come to a place that he can so gracefully maintain a state of balance and peace in his life.
Sources: Oprah Magazine, Instagram; Lenny Kravitz