Please Read Me
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
Comments and faves
Stox - Ideas Playground, Ran_d, larud, 4BlueEyes Pete Williamson, and 36 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Stox - Ideas Playground (73 months ago | reply)
Great idea and video clip for to sensitize the people about the problem of around us !
sirwiseowl (73 months ago | reply)
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
cocolinda (73 months ago | reply)
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...
Nikographer [Jon] (73 months ago | reply)
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,.
Ran_d (73 months ago | reply)
YOUR FANTASTIC PHOTO HAS BEEN BLOGGED!
Congratulations Carla !
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cocolinda (73 months ago | reply)
Randy you are the best! thank you soooo much_ so appreciated... :)
I am truly touched...
*Micky (73 months ago | reply)
Very cool...Congrats on being BLOGGED!
Twtme
borealnz (73 months ago | reply)
Wonderful idea!
Congratulations on being blogged.
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Catrina Stearns (73 months ago | reply)
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 $1.00 to us, we would be able to pay all of the bills, eat and be able to save some money for the hard months," the answer was yes.
Thanks a lot for sharing your video.
Catrina
p.s. sorry for the long comment
From the 1-2-3 (no per day limitations)-group
Dalmdad Landscape Photography (73 months ago | reply)
Honestly, I am not sure why this is posted here...This is not a photo or at least the comments are not related to the photo.
Dalm.
cocolinda (73 months ago | reply)
thank you to all who have stopped by...
@Catrina Spizzirri: thank you for sharing your thoughts here_ no comment is ever long enough ;) If every person thought like you (give a 1$... 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...
Ev Lloyd (73 months ago | reply)
Awesome stuff cocolinda!!!
TWTME
roenke47 (73 months ago | reply)
I love that song. I never listened to the content of the song as closely until now!
Rod Monkey (73 months ago | reply)
Fine sentiments indeed...food for thought (and action).
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mightyquinninwky©™ (73 months ago | reply)
We all need to be reminded...some more than others...always keep it in mind!!(4 Aces)
My Symbiosis [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
Very cool! Thank you for posting. :D
Congratulations on being blogged!
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OzBandit (73 months ago | reply)
sounds like some PR work :)
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Alice777B777 (73 months ago | reply)
awesome! ( Comments x 3 )
Alice the Brit
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stvan4245 (73 months ago | reply)
Sarah Mclachlan is one of my favorites :)
Sonrisa (73 months ago | reply)
Really good idea to make people read what you want :o)
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dirkmvp41 (73 months ago | reply)
Not so sure about the picture : ). But the song is nice!
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algo (73 months ago | reply)
Powerful message.
Thanks for sharing.
www.flickr.com/groups/commentscommentscomment s/pool/
dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) (73 months ago | reply)
Very good cocolinda, a very strong message!
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jah~ (73 months ago | reply)
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 ;-))
javanutmom (73 months ago | reply)
It's a great message that often times is forgotten. Thank you for the reminder :)
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? [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
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
cocolinda (73 months ago | reply)
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
ali_sooon (72 months ago | reply)
=)
4BlueEyes Pete Williamson (72 months ago | reply)
Respect!!
thanks for adding to my groups..your heart is in the right place ..now let ours gather around it..well done!
cocolinda (72 months ago | reply)
thank you all
@4blueeyes: thank you for being kind enough to let me keep this image in your group pool... much appreciated
FranK!eCa! (72 months ago | reply)
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
The Norwegian (72 months ago | reply)
strong video...
s8ssyncute (72 months ago | reply)
Sarah is a most amazing woman and continues to amaze me with her heart and passion
*~Yogini~Astra~* (72 months ago | reply)
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 :-)
xurde (70 months ago | reply)
quicktime is not the best choice for spreading a message to the world. :(
cocolinda (70 months ago | reply)
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... ;)
digitalvolume (70 months ago | reply)
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.
Dinnovation (69 months ago | reply)
Thank you for posting this!
JimReeves (69 months ago | reply)
Did spend some time watching this, and I must say its a job well done.
ohhla (66 months ago | reply)
wow! thats really a thing that everyone have to think! a wonderful idea for the videoclip and yours. humanity depends on us.
The Norwegian (66 months ago | reply)
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...
cocolinda (66 months ago | reply)
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.
epicture's (coming back little by little) (66 months ago | reply)
Thanks for reminding me... I'll be back several times and show it to my family and friends... Thanks.
Work is fun (65 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. Thanks for the reminder. I've heard about the video but have watched it for the first time. Truly inspiring.
jayspost (65 months ago | reply)
Yes, inspiring and beautiful,thanks for sharing, it is good to be reminded that we are but one family on Earth.
cocolinda (65 months ago | reply)
I am glad this has touched many people as it did for me... We are all one in the end... Keep passing it around!
Southcoasting (65 months ago | reply)
Great video. I love cheap stuff.
(But seriously, the message is cool too)
Lo M (59 months ago | reply)
I am very impressed by this video. Thank you for sharing this message and song!
assaddict [deleted] (59 months ago | reply)
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!
blackandblu (50 months ago | reply)
Great photos And thanks for the message.
studioblossoms (49 months ago | reply)
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.....
norton8 (47 months ago | reply)
Yes , we are lucky. Every time the plane touches down back home , i say thankyou.
Cosmic Praise (35 months ago | reply)
This is a great post!
Please add it to our group!
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Turtle 50 (31 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Octagon signs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!