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July 15, 2010 - submitted by Nicole, United States of America
Q. ORACLE. PLEASE HELP ME. This really bothers me every time I look watch my videos on my ipod. I have had the Roadie #42 blog #82 video on there since it came out. Every time I re-watch it, it bothers me because I love the Strawberry Swing remix that I hear during the video, and I can't listen to it afterwards, because I haven't found that remix. I was wondering if the boys plan to release this mysterious remix that nobody seems to know anything about? I know that I would not only appreciate it, but my other coldplayers would too. ps. We all think that it might be a Thin White Duke remix, because the Talk and VLV remixes are great. Thank you so much, I really wish it could be put up on the coldplay website to be downloaded like LRLRL. It seriously would be a great little hold over for us while the boys are busy in the beehive! :) Send my love to everyone, can't wait to see them on the next tour! -Nicole
The Oracle replies:
It's not a Thin White Duke mix; Roadie #42 himself is actually the talented remixer of that version;. There is no planned release so I'm sorry we only have the clip courtesy of his blog.
July 15, 2010 - submitted by Luise, Germany
Q. Dear Oracle, can you please help me? I have an oral exam next week, which is very important for my course of studies. My problem is: I have this almost sick feeling before the exam and then I forget everything. Is there a way to feel not that nervous? best regards, Luise
The Oracle replies:
Try relaxation cds, meditation, new breathing techniques and maybe a few drops of Rescue Remedy. Above all, don't panic; it's a very normal reaction so try to stay calm and use positive thinking. Remind yourself that you did the work and revision; you DO know the information so there's nothing to worry about if you take your time. Don't feel you have to rush any answers. If you make any mistakes just stop, apologise and start again. If it's a foreign language exam it may be worth making the apology in that language!
July 14, 2010 - submitted by Angel, Spain
Q. Dear Oracle, What does Chris Martin say in "Everything's Not Lost" performance on Live 2003 DVD from 5:45 to 6:03, I've been looking for it but I haven't found anything. Here is the
The Oracle replies:
This isn't exactly verbatim but pretty much spot on: "So if you're sat down or even if you're right at the back this would be the great point for you to start singing with us because we're not gonna be in this neck of the woods for quite a while so you may as well sing as loud as you can now. Ready?"
July 14, 2010 - submitted by Shia, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle, I'm really desperate for some good anonymous advice. How do you tell someone that everything that you're doing to make them happy is making you miserable? And that despite loving them with all your heart living their dreams is killing you. This person has sacrificed so much for me. Is is selfish to think the way I am? And say I stop living my life the way I am to make them happy...what if I don't know what I actually want to do with my life? How am I supposed to say all that with out breaking their heart and ruining our relationship? I know this must be ridiculously confusing but I hope you have something to say xoxo
The Oracle replies:
I am a believer in sometimes having to give some things up to make a relationship work but while some folk are happy to do any and everything for their partner without compromise, I am not. There are many couples who play very different roles that are compatible and it works but that should be a mutual agreement even if unspoken. What you ask is actually not all that confusing as I can totally understand where you're coming from without having every little detail; the difficulty is finding the right thing to do and by that I mean the right thing for you. Relationships can be hard work because to make it work there either has to be a lot of compromise or as in your case, sacrifice. What you have to do is think long and hard about what it is YOU want from life - all aspects of it. When you have an idea of that consider what you'd have to do to get it. It may be that although you love this person, staying with them is holding you back. Ask yourself how you'd feel if in twenty years your partner has all that they desire and you haven't. Might you feel resentful? Don't leave it too late as you may miss so many opportunities. I suggest you try and work out how you can balance your life so that all the pieces fit together but without you having to lose sight of the fact that although there are two people in a relationship, it's essentially your life that you're living and to feel fulfilled in your personal life it sounds like you need to take back something for yourself. Write down how you feel and if you can, talk to your other half. You mention they have made sacrifices for you so bear that in mind and see how you can return that gesture without it being all about them. Selfish is a very strange state of being; for all intents and purposes if you're not selfish then the person you are all giving to surely is if they take incessantly? I like to think that selfish is only applicable if everything you do is with total disregard for anyone else's feelings so no, I do not think you are selfish. In any heavy discussion I find the following thought keeps things nice and balanced... ask the other person to try and see it through your eyes and imagine themselves in your shoes. People can't always offer empathy of course but it usually stops the other person from throwing accusations and helps them to understand. I honestly wish you luck but rise to the challenge and remember, try and balance it all as there's not really any reason you both can't have it all!
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