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One of Canada's leading female singers (and a personal favourite of mine), Sarah Mclachlan has launched a new video clip for her song 'World on Fire'.

Her video clip only cost her 15$ to make.

We live in a world where there are still human beings that do not have enough food, shelter, medication and proper education.

We live in a world where we are all interconnected and we can make personal contributions no matter the scale or type.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." (Sir Winston Churchill)

This video clip takes no more than 5 minutes to watch_ if this clip has touched you, pass it around to your friends... sometimes we need to take a moment in our lives and stop and really see what is around us... (and be thankful for what we have- I think we, flickr users, should all be as we've got cameras, computers, access to the net...I think that pretty much says it...)

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

LISTEN - WATCH - READ- SHARE

This really puts things into perspective... www.worldonfire.ca

If you have taken the time to STOP here, thank you... I hope this image of mine gets the most hits_ even though it's not exactly a photo...

Carla

(I have chosen to post this in certain groups_ I know it is not really a photo but please don't remove it from the group(s) and help me spread the word... thank you...)

World On Fire (lyrics by Sarah Mclachlan)

The worlds on fire it's more then I can handle
I'll tap into the water try and bring my share
Try to bring more, more then I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able

Hearts are worn in these dark ages
You're not alone in these stories pages
The light has fallen amongst the living and the dying
And I'll try to hold it in
Yeah I'll try to hold it in

I watch the heavens but I find no calling
Something I can do to change what's coming
Stay close to me while the skys falling
I don't wanna be left alone don't wanna be alone

Hearts break hearts mend love still hurts
Visions clash planes crash still there's talk of
saving souls still colds closing in on us

We part the veil on our killer sun
Stray from the straight line on this short run
The more we take the less we become
The fortune of one man means less for some

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Stox - Ideas Playground says:

Great idea and video clip for to sensitize the people about the problem of around us !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

sirwiseowl says:

I have just viewed the video clip and,Yes! your comments about how privileged we are to have flickr, computers etc. really hit home with me. I get annoyed when flickr runs slowly sometimes, or I missed my favorite TV program. If that is all I have to worry about....
I do have a poster on the wall above my computer that reads " We should be thankful for all the good things we have, and also for the bad things we don't have"
Thank you so much for caring about the world and sharing this with us. You are the best!
Keith
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you Stox and Sirwiseowl for stopping by and taking the time to comment... so appreciated....

@Keith: your quote (as I've already commented about in your stream) couldn't have been said better... thank you for sharing it again_this time in my stream... may you always be blessed with good things...

@Stox: thnx for the fave...bless you...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

I like her, and will check out the video... the small version of the image commanded me to see what you wrote... Lol...

The World Through My Eyes

Ok, I watched it, really makes you think... Thanks for sharing the link and helping me find it,.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

YOUR FANTASTIC PHOTO HAS BEEN BLOGGED!

Congratulations Carla !

The World Through My Eyes Admin Favorite Photo
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

Randy you are the best! thank you soooo much_ so appreciated... :)
I am truly touched...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Very cool...Congrats on being BLOGGED!
Twtme
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Wonderful idea!
Congratulations on being blogged.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Catrina Stearns says:

Wow! Sarah has always been one that I listen to and I have not heard nor sean that video until now. Very touching. And to me, means a lot. I was a missionary for seven years in Europe where life is not that hard, and I have had friends that were missionaries in Kenya. I can not have children and adoption is what I have been looking into so that has touched me in a hard (good) way.
Very neat video, and eye opener to those that don't know what goes on in some of the other countries.
Yes, we are all so blessed with many things in life and we take for grantite the things that we have. A dollar makes the biggest difference to other people. That is one thing that as a girl I remember telling my mom when we were missionaries, I asked her, "if ever person donated $1.00 to us, we would be able to pay all of the bills, eat and be able to save some money for the hard months," the answer was yes.
Thanks a lot for sharing your video.
Catrina
p.s. sorry for the long comment
From the 1-2-3 (no per day limitations)-group
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dalmdad Landscape Photography says:

Honestly, I am not sure why this is posted here...This is not a photo or at least the comments are not related to the photo.

Dalm.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you to all who have stopped by...

@Catrina Spizzirri: thank you for sharing your thoughts here_ no comment is ever long enough ;) If every person thought like you (give a 1$... something I think we all can do from time to time) we would be maybe in a better place... I hope that you will find a very special child to adopt... thank you again for your comments

@dalmdad: I am sorry you feel this way. It is true that this is not a photo taken with a camera, but it is an image, a picture... I came accross something so powerful that I wished to share it with as many for I feel we live in a world where people are not that aware of everything at times.... I have been sharing this link and my thoughts on other sites on the net already, but I figured since I am a flickr user, I could expand the message even more... I may be using this site to post something a little unconventional to the site but it's for a GOOD CAUSE and people seem to be responding positively to it (Life is not always black & white). I think anyone who has compassion wouldn't be so bothered that this is here... I am sorry again that you feel this way but I appreciate your honesty...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ev Lloyd says:

Awesome stuff cocolinda!!!

TWTME
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

roenke47 says:

I love that song. I never listened to the content of the song as closely until now!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Fine sentiments indeed...food for thought (and action).

(4 Aces)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mightyquinninwky©™ says:

We all need to be reminded...some more than others...always keep it in mind!!(4 Aces)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

My Symbiosis says:

Very cool! Thank you for posting. :D

Congratulations on being blogged!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

OzBandit says:

sounds like some PR work :)

Comments!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mummyto4ms says:

awesome! ( Comments x 3 )

Alice the Brit
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

stvan4245 says:

Sarah Mclachlan is one of my favorites :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sonrisa says:

Really good idea to make people read what you want :o)
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dirkmvp41 says:

Not so sure about the picture : ). But the song is nice!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Powerful message.
Thanks for sharing.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) says:

Very good cocolinda, a very strong message!
(4 Aces)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jah~ says:

I've had this song on my iPod for quite some time. Was quite struck by the video and message. Thanks for the reminder Carla!

(saw it because your a contact ;-))
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

javanutmom says:

It's a great message that often times is forgotten. Thank you for the reminder :)

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

? [deleted] says:

nice. more than your message that's lovely and yes, necessary, i love the image itself. not a bad idea at all to have a 'manual' to contribute the understanding between beings.

really cool coco, u are so sweet and special.
x
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you all for stopping by and for appreciating the message... the more we know, the more we grow...

@jou: thank you, you're just as sweet & special - peace and love x
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ali_sooon says:

=)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

4BlueEyes Pete Williamson says:

Respect!!
thanks for adding to my groups..your heart is in the right place ..now let ours gather around it..well done!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you all

@4blueeyes: thank you for being kind enough to let me keep this image in your group pool... much appreciated
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

FranK!eCa! says:

People like you deserves to be honored and recognized
if only this world have more people like you...
your message is so inspiring
A Million Flicks
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

The Norwegian says:

strong video...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

s8ssyncute says:

Sarah is a most amazing woman and continues to amaze me with her heart and passion
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Yogini~Astra~ says:

cocolinda, thank you so much for putting this video out there. I just watched it for the first time and found it very touching. It reminded me how fortunate my life and that of my children is, it made me think about the things that really matter in life. Hugs to you :-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

xurde says:

quicktime is not the best choice for spreading a message to the world. :(
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you to all who dropped by and took the time to watch this video...

@xurde: there is no specific way to spread a message- as long as one can spread a message with whichever tools they have, that's what counts... ;)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

digitalvolume says:

Generally I like her site. The video was touching. And I already support people for many of these causes.

She needs to change the color of the links on her fund breakdown page though. You can't read what they say on that background.

xurde, I agree with coclinda on this one. Plus anyone sho has iTunes or has purchased a PC from HP/Compaq, Sony, or IBM/Lenovo has Apple's QuickTime software already. That's Millions of people in a demographic which tends to have the most cash 'untied'.

Outside of that, I agree that offering the video in other formats would be a decent move, but would likely have raised the cost from $15 to ensure the codecs used were of highest quality and popularity prior to distribution.

I think it's fine the way it is, and likely reaches everyone intended.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Dinnovation says:

Thank you for posting this!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JimReeves says:

Did spend some time watching this, and I must say its a job well done.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ohhla says:

wow! thats really a thing that everyone have to think! a wonderful idea for the videoclip and yours. humanity depends on us.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

The Norwegian says:

had to come back, this video is worth watching two, three, four and a hundred times over...helps setting things in the right perspective... thank you...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

thank you all for stopping by... this video can indeed be watched over and over...

knowledge is power. power to make a difference.

we are the ones who can make a difference no matter the scale.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

epicture (catching up...) says:

Thanks for reminding me... I'll be back several times and show it to my family and friends... Thanks.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Work is fun says:

Beautiful. Thanks for the reminder. I've heard about the video but have watched it for the first time. Truly inspiring.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jayspost says:

Yes, inspiring and beautiful,thanks for sharing, it is good to be reminded that we are but one family on Earth.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

I am glad this has touched many people as it did for me... We are all one in the end... Keep passing it around!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Southcoasting says:

Great video. I love cheap stuff.

(But seriously, the message is cool too)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Lo M says:

I am very impressed by this video. Thank you for sharing this message and song!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

assaddict [deleted] says:

It's outrageous and a sign of ignorance to quote Winston Churchill. He was the first to advocate the gassing of the Kurds, he was the one who said that Mussolini was the 'greatest legislator in Europe'. He was the one who mobilized the army to crush the workers in Britain!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

blackandblu says:

Great photos And thanks for the message.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

studioblossoms says:

Coco....i see words running to get caged and write anything on this stupendous video. The developed world however is lucky not to witness this onslaught on mind and soul as compared to the developing countries like India, Africa, ad many parts of Asia....but the efforts by every individual would be worth a try with this message and many more done on similar lines.
I would like to share a small such story about the like minded flickr users coming together and working for one good cause in Pune, India. Recently, we (PhotographersatPune also called P@P) had our first photo exhibition held with over 35 participants displaying their photos. The chief guests to inaugurate the exhibition were 25 students who were differentially abled. They were very happy to be the part of this exhibition and more so on the lunch served to them with sweets. Many our our members would know learn their language and try them to bring in the main stream society by giving them the much needed jobs. Future is unpredictable, but atleast a try is must.
Many thanks for sharing this video and whosoever thinks this as a PR or publicity exercise are requested to come and see the bare naked world with eyes full open......

We part the veil on our killer sun
Stray from the straight line on this short run
The more we take the less we become
The fortune of one man means less for some

Keep going.....
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

norton8 says:

Yes , we are lucky. Every time the plane touches down back home , i say thankyou.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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This is a great post!
Please add it to our group!

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