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There is an utterly beautiful version of a Coldplay song by a group of instrumentalists called "Twelve Chinese Girls" that Trek and I found on a CD in a little music shop in Half Moon Bay.
Not only do I seem to have lost the CD (don't tell Trek!) but I can't seem to find a link of any sort anywhere. Bummer.
You what? :eek: :oQuote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapc...s.12girlsband/
Is it this band?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sErIRK-bVq0
Ok, that's just cool. :cool:
yes!!! oh, it breaks my heart that I can't find that CD! The Coldplay song doesn't seem to be in YouTube.
The song is "Clocks" from the album "Eastern Energy" by 12 Girls Band. It's available on iTunes. I might just have to buy it if I can't find the CD. Honestly, I like the 12 Girls version better than Coldplay's original version.
Drift - Weird day. I've been saying for several years now that I need to find a new line of work, twelve years of wading hip deep in human misery is enough. I've worked with mentally ill homeless folks all that time and I'm FRIED.
Well today was my last day in social services as I've decided to follow a new path. I've been sitting here sobbing tonight feeling as though I'm letting my clients down, how dare I abandon them to the ravages of "the system". I'm grieving and raging and crying...I guess I don't know how to be this other person I aspire to, hopefully sleep and time will help. :(
No-one can save everyone. And you've helped MANY over the last years. More than any of us could ever hope to reach.
If you are suffering, are you lessening the suffering of the world? (I stole that from the Dalai Lama)
Sleep. Give it the night to settle a little.
Be who you are and it will all work out. (Find "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. It's on TE twice.)
Sleep well.
So I've been meaning to post this for awhile. This song always makes me think about my sisters. I actually prefer a version that Jane Siberry does with KD Lang. It's available on iTunes but not on youtube.
Here's a Six Feet Under reference that may explain why it makes me think about all the women out there that make up my family, my support:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUaXa--g900
and here's the full song done by Jane:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrd2XrOLdbQ
X's post earlier this week made we want to put this out there.
I just caught Queen's post. This goes out to you too.
Is this the song that inspired Train's "Calling all Angels?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO_825km6uY
(umm, would I be crass to say I like Train's song a whole lot?)
I really like that song too Knott. But it's not the same song. Maybe inspired by, who knows.
Which came first? I don't know how to search that down. I'm thinking the Train was in 2003 or 2004.
I really like the line "I won't give up, if you don't give up." Snif. I'm such a sap...
And though I couldn't find an original Train music video, I like the video I did find. I've heard things aren't much improved in N.O. even now. "Travesty" comes to mind...
I think the Jane Siberry song is much older. I want to say mid to late 90's. I'm going to track it down. It's very Lilith Fair.
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Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Queen, it is here. It helped me a lot. :D It's important to remember that our patients/clients aren't the only people we make an impact in during our day. There is the unknown schmoe who we walk past and give a little grin to. The guy next to us on the bus who is obvoiusly having a bad day. We give a little nod of 'I know how you feel buddy' and visibly see his shoulders relax a hair. The older woman who may need a hand under her elbow to keep her balance. Some like your clients, need more, something more tangible. But maybe had they had that initial eye contact, nod, a helpful touch, or a grin from people to begin with, things may not be so bad for them now. One never knows. I smile at everyone I pass at the hospital. I get to know everyone's name... from RN's and docs to housekeeping and the cafeteria. There are many total strangers out there that you can still impact in subtle but important ways. Caring is infectious and it can create miracles... good luck in your new career.
Take care Queen.
And remember to smile. :D
Knott - The Jane Siberry and KD Lang version of Calling all Angels is available on an Anthology that was released in 2002. So I think it pre-dates the Train song. Though, crass or not, I really like train too.
Queen, your depth of feeling is admirable, and I can't help thinking no wonder you feel fried! You do need the break! If it feels like you are letting others down, remember that if you are compromising yourself, you can't help them as effectively anymore. Your career change will do you a world of good, and, as others have said, you will help people in other ways.
Hugs and peaceful butterflies,
~T~