tag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:/blogs/charlie-s-blog?p=1Charlie's Blog2018-07-07T06:46:16-04:00Charlie Scopolettifalsetag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/47677782017-07-05T13:50:28-04:002019-08-17T01:02:48-04:00Man in the Camo Jacket <p>As you know I love being part and involved with amazing organizations that help in the fight against and finding a cure for cancer. I've met a lot of people over the years and worked alongside so many beautiful people to raise awareness, funds and make a difference in the lives of those who have been touched by cancer. I recently was emailed by a friend at the <a contents="T.J. Martell Foundation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tjmartell.org" target="_blank">T.J. Martell Foundation</a> about this truly amazing documentary and I wanted to share it with you. The documentary is called "<a contents="Man in the Camo Jacket" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://maninthecamojacket.com" target="_blank">Man in the Camo Jacket</a>", set for release July 4th. It's about Mike Peters, best known as the frontman of 80’s Welsh band <a contents="The Alarm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thealarm.com" target="_blank">The Alarm</a>, he is also a two-time cancer survivor. Mike battled Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1995 and then was diagnosed in 2006 with Chronic Lymphocyte Leukemia (CLL). </p>
<p>Despite his ongoing battle with this devastating illness, and a tumultuous on-and-off again relationship with fellow band members, Mike has never been one to surrender to circumstance. Throughout the entire saga of his life, he has continued to make music, inspire his fans and co-found the world’s largest music centered cancer charity, The <a contents="Love Hope Strength Foundation." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lovehopestrength.org" target="_blank">Love Hope Strength Foundation.</a> </p>
<p>As the main songwriter and voice of The Alarm, Mike has created some of the most anthemic songs of the last 30 years with “68 Guns,” “The Stand,” “Rain in the Summertime,” “Marching On” and “Blaze of Glory.” </p>
<p>I am excited to be invited to the World Preview Screening and after party for Man in the Camo Jacket. Mike will be there for a Q&A and then a performance. I'm looking forward to meeting an amazing human being, doing his part to make an enormous difference by saving lives, one concert at a time. </p>
<p>Please take a look at the info below and check out the Independence Day release of the film and soundtrack. </p>
<p>Much Love, </p>
<p>Charlie </p>
<p>"Give cancer the boot"-Mike Peters </p>
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<p><strong>THE MAN IN THE CAMO JACKET </strong></p>
<p>A STORY OF LOVE HOPE AND STRENGTH </p>
<p>The story of iconic Welsh rock musician Mike Peters (of The Alarm), his rise to fame, battle with cancer, and inspiring climb back as he enlists some of the world’s top musicians to help save the lives of cancer patients around the globe. Ultimately though, the life he saves may be his own. </p>
<p>Man in the Camo Jacket is a feature-length documentary film. The film will hit the road with an accompanying bone marrow drive at each screening, leading to thousands of new donors and the potential for thousands of lives saved. </p>
<p>Filmed over the course of eight years, the film documents Mike’s journeys to the summits of the world’s tallest mountains and to the depths of his regular chemotherapy treatments and features one of a kind performances from legendary rock musicians. </p>
<p>Watch the <a contents="trailer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://maninthecamojacket.com/trailer/" target="_blank">trailer</a> and learn more <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://maninthecamojacket.com" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
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<p> </p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/42713822016-07-09T13:31:36-04:002016-07-09T13:31:36-04:00Love Letter to the World<p>My heart aches for all the tragedies of the past and present. I know deep down we are better then this and that is why my heart is heavy. We keep losing lives for no reason but to be a wake up call for us to tune in to the real issue at hand…Replacing hate and fear with LOVE. </p>
<p>We all have differences and that’s the beauty of being our unique self but there is one undeniable thing that connects us all...We are all human and in this together! </p>
<p>This is my “Love Letter to The World”. </p>
<p>Please like, comment and share this message on social media with loving intention. <br> <br>#loveletter #lovewins #AllLivesMatter<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Sa4-KUo2VYE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Sa4-KUo2VYE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sa4-KUo2VYE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="460" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/41218342016-04-05T15:36:36-04:002022-05-08T08:05:08-04:00What does it mean to live your truth?<p>I got asked that question the other day. Now, that is a very deep question and can mean a lot of different thing to a lot of different people. </p>
<p>For me it means when your dreams, aspirations and your positive action towards your goals, meet at the center. It is then you are living your truth. Right then and there you know it, it's a feeling inside you can’t describe that resides deep down within the core of your being. You are in the right place, at the right time and it just feels so good. </p>
<p>Often times we get pushed in a direction opposite of our hearts desire by family, teachers, loved ones, and our society. We end up in a place we don’t want to be and that’s an uncomfortable place for a heart with desire. We feel disconnected and drained from life. But, when you start to focus in on what it is you truly want to do. When you dial in your mission and life’s purpose, you step into your destiny and don’t allow anything to get in your way. </p>
<p>I believe my truth was set for me a long time ago. As you know, when I was only 10 years old I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A cancer diagnosis at any age can be a scary thing but I have to be honest, I didn’t know what the word “cancer” meant. I just knew I didn’t feel well and I had to leave my friends at school and go to a big hospital in NYC. And that was scary thing for me. </p>
<p>You often hear the clique, “that every cloud has a silver lining”. Even the worst events or situations have some positive aspect. Do you believe in that? I certainly do, I lived through the experience in my own life. An interesting thing happened when adversity struck, a seed of positivity was planted and came in the form of music and a letter that was penned from a family friend that had wisdom that would one day ring true. </p>
<p>I've been so blessed to be able to travel the world to share my music and message to inspire, spread hope and make positive change in people lives. And when that clarity happens. </p>
<p>You know in that moment that you are living your truth. </p>
<p>Much Love, <br>Charlie </p>
<p><em> "You may not know why your are going through this now but one day you will and you will have a very special gift to share with the world"<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Msh71Iec5Dc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Msh71Iec5Dc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Msh71Iec5Dc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></em></p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/31710402014-09-04T11:56:22-04:002019-09-23T07:42:20-04:00What does it take to Conquer? <span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px; ">Have you ever thought about what it really takes to conquer something? </span></span>
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">One meaning of “conquer” </span><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">is to successfully overcome.</em></p>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px;">Many of us go through hardship in our lives at one time or another. They may be health, financial or relationship related. W</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px;">hen we think about it, how do we truly get through those situations? I know I have tried to get through sometimes with only minimal effort. </span>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px; ">I only go half-in. When I should be going all in. </span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px; ">My mind tells me, or perhaps tricks me, into thinking I am putting in effort but my actions and outcome are showing me something different. </span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px; ">This past weekend, for the 3rd year in a row, I got to speak and perform at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=0&act=11111&c=7644&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fconquercancer.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; ">Conquer Cancer Coalition’s</a>-A Day of Hope and Healing at <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=0&act=11111&c=7644&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fconquercancer.org%2Fgardenofhope%2F" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; ">The Garden of Hope</a> on Boston City Hall. This is a special day that I look forward to all year long. The garden is one of the most heartfelt places in the city with iconic views of Boston, A true sanctuary in the middle of the city. </span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; ">The community that comes together is one full of love and compassion. Led by the Zuker family (Susan, Jonathan & Matt) who have become family to Elisa and I. Their commitment to making a difference, their giving nature, along with their hope and healing initiatives, help support life saving research and life changing experiences. They are truly special people.</span></span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; ">As I absorbed the beautiful day, listened to stories and views on what the future holds, I couldn't stop thinking about the word “Conquer”.</span></span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; ">My whole life I’ve put so much emphasis on Hope, Belief and Faith, which all are necessary, but there comes a point when you have to stand up and put a stake in the ground to claim your life back. Not just stand tall in the face of adversity but also stay rooted in the soil of your power to conquer anything. </span></span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; ">The fight is over…we don’t want to fight anything anymore, which just brings feelings of negativity. We want to Conquer things. This brings up the feeling of empowerment within. When you conquer, you do overcome. It is the triumph after the long climb back to who you are. </span></span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; "><span style="line-height: 14px; ">As the Conquer Cancer Coalition states, <em>“we know there will be a cure for cancer. It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when.”</em> I couldn’t agree more and I believe this holds true for any situation. It's all a matter of when. </span></span></span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">Much Love,</span></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We are the ones that pave the way for the next generation. </span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We are the ones that will not give in.</span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We together will make a change for the betterment of the world. </span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We will conquer any situation that presents itself in our lives. </span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We will help our neighbors conquer with empathy and compassion. </span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14px; ">We will conquer our fears with light and love.</span></em></div>
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<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; orphans: 2; widows: 2; line-height: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em><span style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We Will Conquer Cancer!</span></span></em></div>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/29896712014-06-03T10:40:43-04:002014-06-03T17:30:16-04:00How do you deal with pressure? <span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; ">How do you deal with pressure? Sometimes I feel like shutting down, crawling in a hole and calling it a day. How about you? Just when that thought comes into my mind and tries to take over, something else gets triggered off inside of me. Something that pushes me through and helps to overcome the obstacles that seem so overbearing. There will always be some difficulties and challenges, but the pressure is not the problem, it is how we perceive the true reality of the situation. </span></span>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; ">Right now, I have a 1600 seat theatre to fill for my benefit <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=0&act=11111&c=7644&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1i44iwF" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; ">concert </a>on June 27th and that is a lot of bodies. I can easily get suffocated by the thought of that and feel like I'm "<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=0&act=11111&c=7644&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F28371452" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; ">Barely Breathing</a>" ;) But, I don't allow that to happen. Each day I chip away at the long list of things I have to do, to make sure I fill the seats. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; ">At the end of the day all I want to do is add value to people's lives through my music, concerts and speaking. The other night, </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">I was the Survivor Speaker</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; "> for the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life. Before I spoke, I was shooting some video for a very special interactive campaign I will be sharing with you very soon. Listening to people and their statements empowered me and I gave one of my best speeches to date. Afterward, people came up to me and said "You have made a difference in my life today". That's what it's all about for me, because those people have become inspired and can also effect change in the word. It only grows from there. </span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">Later that night I was getting ready to perform a few songs and as I was tuning up my guitar and </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">"We Are The World" came on from the DJ booth. I haven't heard the song in a very long time, I listened to every lyric and how powerful that message is. I realized something very important. "</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; "><em>That you are a part of this with me. I can only do so much alone but together we can conquer it all."</em></span>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">If you have ever wanted to have involvement in something that truly means something. This is your time! This concert is not about me, it's about us. It's about coming together as a community, as one, to help inspire, spread hope and make positive change. Let's declare that together today!! </span></div>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; ">There is no pressure because we are doing great things for the World! When we prepare, organize and remain open to what needs to get done and above all do it with LOVE...then the pressure will only exist when we stray form that. </span></span></div>
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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em><span style="font-size: 14px; "><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; ">"When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure."- Peter Marshall</span></span></em><br> </p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/29504642014-05-15T22:28:06-04:002014-05-15T22:29:24-04:008 years ago changed my lifeEight years ago yesterday, I lost my best friend Natalia to brain cancer. At the same time I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. If that doesn’t put life into perspective, I don’t know what will? It was such a life changing time in my life, asking all the big questions. Why her? Why now? I didn’t even care about what I was going through, I was watching my friend live out her final days on earth and that was heart aching. <br>All I wanted to do was be there for her. It was hard for me, having to face the grief in her family’s eyes and to put into words how I felt. The only thing I knew how to do was express it through a song. I wrote a song, that I got to play for Nat one time before she passed away. It’s called “Perfect Day” because that is all I wanted to give her.<br> <br>Eight years later I’ve grown, learned valuable lessons and experienced the beauty of what life can be. Going through that experience was tough but it was a major turning point. I started to look at things differently and had a new sense of appreciation. The grace, in which Nat lived her life to the very end, showed me that there is a choice in how we all choose to live out our days. I choose to live them with a positive outlook, knowing there is an angel watching over and guiding me. As I move forward in life, I get to accomplish my dreams and as much as that means to me, it means even more that I get to do so and honor her life.<br> <br>Watch this video from The Capitol Theatre concert last year, to get insight on the reasons behind my song Perfect Day and what Nat meant to so many others and me.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="R-Llp87VoGg" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/R-Llp87VoGg/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-Llp87VoGg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="420" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/28538842014-04-08T12:57:29-04:002017-01-11T08:58:40-05:00I want to change the world<div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">I want to change the World", what a powerful statement! Have you ever stopped and thought about trying to? The world is big and sometimes it feels intimidating to even try to make a dent in it. But when you come across someone who does, the energy that radiates from them is infectious.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">These words were spoken from "Wish Kid" Sierra and her sister, Emalena at The Make A Wish Gala at Mohegan Sun last week. At such a young age they understand what it truly means to pay it forward. They experienced the power of what a wish can do and how it can change your outlook on life. That night their foundation <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/rclick.php?d=wwH6GnGMr72g85kthXxJVx2U172B2cKH&w=3&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.childhoodcancerkids.org" style="color: rgb(199, 98, 0) !important;">Childhood Cancer Kids</a>, Inc presented a check for $10,000 to another young girl with a life threatening condition, who's wish is to go to the 2016 Summer Olympics. Their vision and spirit inspires me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We can make a difference if we try. I believe it's within all of us. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">When we set our mind on reaching a goal with passion and unwavering belief, it is all possible! But if </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">changing the World is to big and lofty of an idea, then think about just changing someones World. Just like, Emalena and Sierra changed mine!</span>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><em>“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world"</em> -Harriet Tubman</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">I got to play my song "This Wish" for the first time for Sierra and her family that night. She sat in the middle of the dance floor and gazed up at me with a beautiful smile on her face. It was a magical moment! I'm proud to say together we all helped to raise close to $100,000 for <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/rclick.php?d=wwH6GnGMr72g85kthXxJVx2U172B2cKH&w=3&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ct.wish.org" style="color: rgb(199, 98, 0) !important;">Make A Wish</a>. </span></div>
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<div>(Mohegan Sun Conference Room</div>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/28244472014-03-27T19:49:23-04:002020-08-24T06:21:57-04:00Make A Wish<div style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever made a wish then experienced the joy of it coming true? There is no feeling like it, especially for a young child. When I was asked to write a song for the Make A Wish Foundation I was overjoyed with the opportunity. I really wanted to capture what a wish can do and what the foundations mission was about and have that expressed into a song. I sat in front of the computer for hours and read about how Make-A-Wish is the legacy of Chris Greicius, a 7-year-old boy from Phoenix battling Leukemia. His wish to be a police officer set in motion a phenomenon that would create this unprecedented kind of charity…<br><br>I read story after story of Wish kids and their experience of wishes coming true and how it changed their outlook. Then I came across Wish Kid, Sierra. At five years old, Sierra was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, a diagnosis that can be devastating, especially to a child. As the tears welled up in my eyes it brought me back to when I was diagnosed. I remember how scared I was of not knowing of what was wrong with me and what the outcome would be. <br><br>The power of a wish can change those feelings and turn despair into hope, fear into strength, and sorrow into joy. As I sat for moment, wiped the tears from my eyes, the first lines of the song poured out of me. <br><br>“Hope to heal our hearts, Strength to carry on, Joy for all the girls and boys special to this world, There’s a wish for you today”<br><br>This special song is called “This Wish”. It is a tribute to Make-A-Wish, and to kids like Sierra, whose courage, bravery and optimism are an inspiration to me each and every day.<br><br>This Saturday I get to perform it live at Evening of Wishes Gala at Mohegan Sun and speak about my story. I also get to introduce a video package showing how Sierra’s wish, to visit “Harry Potter Land” in London, gave her the hope to believe in a future. Sierra’s future is one filled with dreams to be a star and to change the world. As the star of the “Evening of Wishes” Gala, guests will witness first-hand Sierra’s dreams become a reality and watch as she begins her journey to change the world, one wish at a time.<br><br>I’m so honored to be a part of this night with Make-A-Wish Connecticut and can’t wait to share the song with you in the coming weeks.</div><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/49814/6a72abedd2683d9f3ab533cad4e316e5ab13d13f/medium/me-at-maw.jpg?1395963635" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></span>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/26948472014-03-05T17:02:39-05:002019-08-20T09:30:35-04:00I miss you…I have to say, I've been missing you! It’s been a few weeks since I last reached out. Hope things are going well in your world. Honestly, for a while now, just about everyday has been a struggle for me to get up and get going. At times sending an email has felt like a daunting task. The reason being, my medication I've taken since my Thyroid Cancer/Surgery back in 2006, was not working. My energy levels, emotional levels basically all levels have been non-existent. <br><br>After many failed attempts, I have finally found the right combination of supplements and diet that seem to have me back on the right track. I still have a way to go, but with love and support, a healthy life style, the right medicine & exercise (I even tried Yoga with Elisa for the first time last week) I know I am moving in the right direction. This couldn't come at a better time because in the next couple of weeks and months I have some exciting and special things that I can’t wait to share with you, just in time for this crazy winter to be over and for spring to arrive.<br> <br>I am putting myself out there because I believe in my message and in all that I set forth to do. Your support and belief shows that I am on the right path and that I am capable of touching many hearts; because of you everything I do is possible<br> <br>Much Love,<br>CharlieCharlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/19254242013-10-25T09:27:41-04:002021-06-29T07:22:31-04:00How Cancer Gave Me My Special Gift (Featured on The Daily Love) <span class="font_regular">I was only 10-years-old lying in a hospital bed at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC, battling Hodgkin Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). Scared of not knowing what was wrong with me, frightened by the thought of dying, thoughts and feelings no child should have to experience, when a close family friend gave me this note.</span>
<p><span class="font_regular">“You may not know why you are going through this now, but it will all make sense to you one day and you will have a special gift to share with the world.”</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It didn’t mean much to me then, although reading it I remember brought me some comfort, as I grew older I would understand exactly what those words meant. What was this gift? When would I find it? It took me many years and different windy roads to finally find out what it was I would share with the world. This gift would ultimately become my Truth.<br><br>You may ask, “What is the lesson in a child having cancer?” “What good can possibly come from it?” and for that matter “What is the benefit when any tragedy strikes?” These answers are not always on the surface; sometimes it’s encoded deep within us. Sometimes it reveals itself quickly and other times it will wait for a precise moment to uncover the meaning.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">When my test came back diagnosing me with cancer, life began to lay down a foundation that had three main ingredients for me to grow upon…the power of music, the act of giving and the showing of love. Each of these sprinkled in to my daily routine throughout my treatment without me realizing the impact that they would have on my life.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Playing music in the hospital recreation room offset days of chemo and radiation. There was a drum set, guitar and keyboard. I may not have played in tune or had any rhythm, but I traveled to a place of peace and harmony when I put my hands on one of those instruments. There was no nausea from the chemo or tiredness from the radiation. There was just playing music, being in that moment, I was a healthy kid again! The Power of MUSIC!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">People I didn’t know would send me get-well cards and presents. “Charlie you don’t know me but I pray for your speedy and healthy recovery.” A volunteer would come every Thursday to the hospital and play music for myself and the other patients. My nurses would break rules to allow me to play in the hallway with my remote control car and sneak me in pizza when I didn’t want to eat the hospital food. They would stay after their shift to take care of me and make sure I was ok. The Act of GIVING!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">No matter how scared or tired my parents were, they would stay with me from morning till night rubbing my head and assuring me I was going to feel better. My sisters would come to my bedside and make me laugh, letting me know that no matter what they were by my side. My school and the community would welcome me back home. The Showing of LOVE!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I look back at that time and say thank you! Cancer gave me the life I have today. It introduced me to those three key ingredients.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Music, Giving and Love.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Music has been a part of my life ever since those days in the recreation room. I am now 37-years-old and have been a full-time musician for almost 20 years. In the last couple of years, I finally fully realize how much my music and story can make a difference. I’m able to share my gift that my friend so knowingly wrote about through the power of my music, speaking the story of my survival, giving of my time and showing my love to people all over the country. This gift is my Truth, all my dreams and aspirations align with my soul’s purpose.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We all have a special gift to share with the world, even if we don’t realize it yet. Take a look at the ingredients that make up your foundation and then build on it. Your Truth is waiting.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I would love to read about what you find in the comments below. What are your key ingredients? I look forward to reading them and connecting with you.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Love,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Charlie<br><br>Featured Blog on <a contents="The Daily Love" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thedailylove.com/how-cancer-gave-me-my-special-gift/?inf_contact_key=ec5339c4184690ef3b4bbe0c7eb270a7dc8536b22c284a92ecc6ba2e2c443b18">The Daily Love<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/49814/3ff014852e7c6052f54d1fe57e3aa98d48dd8206/medium/thedailylove.jpg?1382707585" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></span></p>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/17096872013-09-25T15:40:47-04:002019-09-22T04:21:08-04:00Can you learn from the best? I'm back home in CT after one of the most amazing experiences thus far in my life. Elisa and I attneded a four-day seminar called <a contents="Experts Academy " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://expertsacademy.com">Experts Academy </a>with <a contents="Brendon Burchard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.brendonburchard.com">Brendon Burchard</a>. Brendon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of <a contents="The Millionaire Messenger" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.millionairemessenger.com">The Millionaire Messenger</a> and <a contents="The Charge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.thechargebook.com">The Charge</a>: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive. He is founder of <a contents="High Performance Academy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.highperformanceacademy.com">High Performance Academy</a>, the record-setting online video series on personal development, and Experts Academy, the legendary marketing training for authors, speakers, coaches, and online thought leaders. Brendon is also the most energetic, open, honest and caring person I’ve seen in a while. I learned so much, gained valuable tools and see things in a whole new way. I know now exactly what it takes to get my message out to the world, how to become an EXPERT in my field of knowledge and most of all how to do it all in a loving and caring way. I met so many like-minded people there, with such great stories and ambition. So inspiring!!! <br> <div>Brendon had guest speakers…<a contents="Marie Forleo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.marieforleo.com">Marie Forleo</a>, <a contents="Jeff Walker," data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://jeffwalker.com">Jeff Walker,</a> <a contents="Chalene Johnson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.chalenejohnson.com">Chalene Johnson</a> and the top of the top, <a contents="Marianne Williamson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.marianne.com">Marianne Williamson</a>. Marie spoke of 8 Game Changers in your business…one of my favorites. “How would you behave if you were the best in the world at what you do?” Jeff Walker explained his <a contents="Total Product Launch Formula" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://productlaunchformula.com/blog/">Total Product Launch Formula</a>, the day after he launched a five-day campaign that made 2.6 million. Chalene, spoke to us about structure and systems. Marianne with her articulate words and present self enlightened us on how to run a business with compassion and love. That our intention should be of service to whom ever we can help. <br><br>Also book agent Scott Hoffman and entrepreneurial publisher Rick Frishman spoke to us on what it takes to write a book and how to publish it. <br><br>Thank you to all of the above for your knowledge and openness. I look forward to continuing to share my message and meeting you all again one day soon. <br><br><em>(If you want to read more about this amazing </em>experience<em> please join my <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">mailing list</a> to get all the details in my up coming newsletter.)</em>
</div>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/15963982013-09-11T12:40:59-04:002013-09-11T12:42:35-04:0021 Day Meditation Challenge..Can you quiet your mind?<em>“The summer has come and gone again and the leaves are getting ready to change to prepare us for a new season.“ </em><br><br>For the last month my girlfriend and I decided to join Oprah and Deepak Chopra's <a contents="21 day Mediation challenge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chopracentermeditation.com/home">21 day Mediation challenge</a>; Miraculous Relationship. We embarked on this journey together but it was all about exploring your inner world and expanding your own understanding of how to create and live a life filled with authentic true love. I have to admit sometimes this is not always the easiest thing for me, as I put up so many walls when it comes to L.O.V.E. Not really sure why…Maybe it’s from the trauma of being diagnosed with cancer at such a young age and having to face the possible scenario of death so early on in my life. It could be the sorrowing fact of losing my best friend Natalia (who brought so much love and light to my soul) to brain cancer? Whatever the reason, it was time for me to face it and open my self of up to new possibilities. <br> <br>For 21 days I spent fifteen minutes a day quieting my mind and meditating. Starting with a centering thought like “Love begins with me” and a silently repeating a mantra like “Om” which some say is the most elemental sound of creation. At first it was not easy as I found my mind wandering to so many different thoughts...“I need to workout”, “I should be writing a song right now”, “I’m hungry” and “Where did I put my car keys”. The laundry list went on and on. <br> <br>As the days went on though, those thoughts started to dissipate little by little. A few times there was nothing but quiet between thoughts. There were definitely some shifts and I found myself becoming calmer, more present and open to give and receive love throughout my day. I learned throughout this experience that If I can love myself completely, I can then give that love to my girlfriend, my family, my friends and who ever may cross paths with me. I have more meditating to do but the seed has been planted for me to become the authentic love that I know that I am.<br> <br>I encourage you to try a meditation if you haven’t already. Do you think you can quiet your mind? Challenge yourself to look within yourself, because what you will find will benefit your health and well-being, this will help you to live your, <a contents="“Truth.”" data-link-label="Music " data-link-type="page" href="/music">“Truth.”</a><br> <br>Namaste, (The divine light in me honors the divine light in you)<br>Charlie<br> Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/10832062013-07-07T21:05:54-04:002019-09-23T08:22:22-04:00Is it impossible or possible?Hope you are enjoying your summer so far and getting ready for a great Fourth of July. I can't help but to think about the importance of the word "Independence" around this time of year. It's such a powerful and strong word.<br><br>
INDEPENDENCE<br><br>
The US declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, which was quite the declaration. This is what is so great about it, it was declared! It’s what gives Independence its power and strength. It wasn’t a sort of independence or a half hearted plea for independence. It was a Declaration!!!<br><br>
If you are looking to change something in your own life you need to do the same. Maybe you are seeking the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Maybe you say things to yourself like I want to lose weight, I want more money and I want to start a business or I want to stop fighting with my significant other? Then this is your time to declare your independence from what is holding you back from the outcome that you are seeking.<br><br>
Is it impossible or possible?<br><br>
Well I know this; there are no maybes, sort-of or half hearted pleas that get the results you are looking for. You need to declare to yourself and to the powers that be with clear conviction what it is you want. Declare it with all your heart. Declare to take the action it requires to move towards it. We all make so many excuses and deny ourselves from so many different things. The trip we say we can’t afford, the raise we know we deserve, the creative outlets we want to explore, the job we wish we had, the body we hope to get, the home we wish to buy, the spirituality we want to find and the list goes on. I sure know that I’ve made my share of excuse and have denied myself before. Instead of making up excuses for why something is impossible, let’s start declaring that it is possible.<br><br><i>I declare to live to my fullest by doing things that bring me joy and being of service to the world.<br><br>
I declare to love openly by spending more time with family and friends. Showing my girlfriend more of my heart and loving her the best that I can. <br><br>
I declare to be the best authentic version of myself that I can be by being honest, truthful and always expanding my knowledge.</i><br><br><b>What do you declare?</b><br><br>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/8922352013-06-06T18:55:13-04:002013-06-06T18:55:13-04:00 Happy as You Want to BeAlmost everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby McFerrin’s simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.<br><br>
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke. <br><br>
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change. <br><br>
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along well with it. <br><br>
Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also healthier.<br><br>
To be happy is relatively easy; just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be happy. <br><br>
There are several ways by which you can do this.<br><br>
Being grateful is a great attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mails, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.<br><br>
News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing to do.<br><br>
A religious connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace. <br><br>
Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire. <br><br>
Laugh and laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.<br><br>
Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.<br><br>
Working hard brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.<br><br>
Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future. <br><br>
Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.<br><br>
Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.<br><br>
These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy. <br><br>
And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."<br>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/5994352013-04-24T08:05:00-04:002019-07-31T10:39:21-04:00Real Beauty Sketches I saw this video from Dove thanks to <a href="http://thedailylove.com/">The Daily Love</a> and loved it. We often have a different view then others on how we see ourselves. Most times we are very critical. <br>
If someone else described you what would they say? A bad self-image can be detrimental to your being. Learn to love yourself and embrace the imperfections.<br>
We are all perfectly imperfect...Right?<br><br><br type="_moz"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XpaOjMXyJGk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/5419982013-04-16T11:21:32-04:002013-06-07T00:20:17-04:00How can we continue in this world with shootings, bombings, and catastrophic storms? How can we continue in this world with shootings, bombings, and catastrophic storms? Isn’t all too much? Although, it may be devastating, we cannot allow these incidents to control our being. We cannot allow it to make us angry and withdrawn from all that is good. We don’t have to let our emotions and grief control us; instead we can choose to let these tragic moments lead us to a better day. <br><br>
I know it is hard to find faith and belief in all that has gone on in the last few months, our emotions react, we want to curse, scream and cry. Even with those emotion we must believe, we DO have the power to choose what these horrific things mean. Not literally, the news stations feeds us with their interpretation, they tell us what our fear based selves want to believe, but internally in our deepest level of conciseness… we are all good, light and love lives within us, we know better. Believing we can change our world is our choice. This is within each and every one of us. The fact of the matter is there will always be angry people that react with fear and ignorance in our world. We will always be faced with hard times. Listen though… If we support that anger and hatred, then we are not living in our right state of being. The right choice is to show love…to yourself, to your neighbors and to all. This is how we can change our world and support one another in these moments of tragedy. This will make a difference.<br><br>
I read this prayer from Marianne Williamson that I wanted to share with you.<br><br><i>“Let's all stop for a moment, close our eyes, and send love and peace to the city of Boston, and to all those affected in any way by the explosions at the Marathon. Simply tune in and send love from your heart to them. We send as well our peace and healing to the person or people who have done this, that they might be awakened to the Light within them and cease all harmful action now.”<br></i> <br>
Much Love & Gratitude,<br>
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This past Saturday I went to the Jason Mraz concert. Before the concert I did some tail-gating with my girl and met some really great people. Out of all the spaces in the parking lot you get to choose from to park your car, sometimes you are just drawn to certain spots and certain people. Well this day we met two really sweet people. I got to talking to the guy and noticed on his arm he had a tattoo that said "Live the life you love, Love the life you live". (See pic below) I thought to myself how simple and true this is. How strong those words are "Love", "Life" and "Live"! If we can all live this quote and feel these words, we will all be happier people.
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As I was enjoying that moment and sipping on a cold beverage in an instant the other side of my brain asked this question...then why are so many of us unhappy with different aspects of our lives? Not living the life we love and not loving the life we live?...whether it be our jobs, relationships, health or just enjoying a concert. <br><br>
Is it that we just get caught up in the routine and don't take time to go out, pay attention and do what resonates with our hearts?<br><br>
Believe me, I know it's not always easy. I get cranky, frustrated and upset about my life too but when those times come for any of us we need to remember quotes like this one, truly believe it and listen to what the heart is wanting. <br><br>
Repeat that quote to yourself a couple times and see how it makes you feel and then ask these questions. Are you living the life you love? and are you loving the life you live? If not, maybe it's time to! <br><br>
P.S What an amazing feeling it was walking around and hearing my song being blasted from a random car stereo in the parking lot of the concert. Thanks to you guys for making my day! <br><br>
My quote of the day-<br><br><i>"Live the life you love, Love the life you live"-Bob Marley</i><br><br>
MUCH LOVE AND GRATITUDE<br>
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</body>Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/4966992013-04-09T17:56:08-04:002013-04-09T17:56:08-04:00Speaking my story in front of peopleIf you would have asked me a year ago if I would be speaking in front of people and sharing with them my story of survival and other personal information, I would have said to you; No Way! Playing and singing is one thing…there is no problem there, but standing with no guitar to hide behind, just my words exposed, is a whole other ballgame.<br><br>
In the last few months though, I felt the need to start getting out there and facing what I knew was my fear. I needed to start spreading the word about my upcoming concert and charity event, telling people about my story of survival and trying to inspire while doing it.<br><br>
A very wise person told me this past summer that this was what I was meant to be doing, along with my music. I also read something from Mastin Kipp of The Daily Love. The title was “What to do when you feel you are not ready".... He says he starts before he is ready.. he calls it the "Ready, fire, aim" strategy. He continues to say “You may not be ready to perform brain surgery, but you are ready to start your journey into learning about that practice now.”<br><br>
There is also, what I call the Trust Fall strategy. You know that game you played in elementary school when you had to climb something and fall backwards and trust that your piers or something would be there to catch you. This is the same thing. Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there and do it, trust that life will support you…in some situations it’s about "progress over perfection." Be prepared and do your best.<br><br>
That’s what I've been doing. Putting myself out there, speaking in front of public officials at town meetings, talking with kids at children’s hospital, doing press and radio interviews. And sure I make mistakes, I mess up words and forget things but you know what? It’s OK because I’m being me, I am moving in a forward direction, making progress and spreading my music and story.<br><br>
As I continue on this path, I spoke at a meeting in front of the Mayor of Port Chester NY and the board of trustees last night. I gave my speech and felt good about it and when I was finished sharing, The Mayor surprised me with a proclamation. What a special moment it was..<br>
On March 7th the Village of Port Chester NY proclaims it will be…<br>
“Charlie Scopoletti Day<br><br>
“WHEREAS: Charlie Scopoletti’s outstanding drive, determination & high level of achievement makes him a positive role model in our community, motivating and inspiring other people to develop and utilize their full potential. We applaud him & wish Charlie the greatest success in all his future endeavors."<br><br>
WOW, how honored I am to receive this kind of acknowledgement. It goes to show you, get out there and do the things that are calling you, face those fears, trust and everything will start falling into place!<br><br>
Much Love & Gratitude <br>
CharlieCharlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/4966702013-04-09T17:50:10-04:002022-08-03T07:31:51-04:00Algorithms of life..Rubik's Cube?How do you solve a Rubik’s cube?<br>
You know that darn puzzle that came out in 1980. The other day after dinner my 10-year-old nephew busted it out, yes 33 years later its still capturing the minds of the youth…and maybe some of the adults at the table. Dylan solved the puzzle in 60secs. I then got obsessed and tried it and it took me a little longer. Ok, I didn’t quite finish without his help. “You see it’s all about Algorithms Uncle Charles.” (Algorithms - a step-by-step procedure for calculations) Ahhhh…of course it is! If you notice a certain pattern on the cube and do the correct algorithms you solve the puzzle. I left that night with the nostalgia of the cube on my fingers but then started to dig deeper into what my nephew said.<br><br>
“It’s all about Algorithms”… What simple words of wisdom.<br><br>
Don’t we all see patterns in our life…some good and some bad? If we can see them, then we can continue the good and fix the bad patterns. All we have to do is take the step-by-step procedures to do so and you can solve your life’s puzzle. <br><br>
If you have been going in one direction and it hasn’t been working then maybe its time to go in another. Sometimes all it takes is 60secs to recognize your pattern, take steps and solve.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/49814/e901d048af28998e43aff6ac232f2b691283dc6d/medium/Charlie-Rubiks-Cube.jpg?1375810658" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="322" width="300" /><br><br type="_moz">Charlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/4967772013-01-09T17:15:00-05:002022-05-22T10:56:09-04:00Live the life you love, love the life you live!Afternoon!<br><br>
This past Saturday I went to the Jason Mraz concert. Before the concert I did some tail-gating with my girl and met some really great people. Out of all the spaces in the parking lot you get to choose from to park your car, sometimes you are just drawn to certain spots and certain people. Well this day we met two really sweet people. I got to talking to the guy and noticed on his arm he had a tattoo that said "Live the life you love, Love the life you live". (See pic below) I thought to myself how simple and true this is. How strong those words are "Love", "Life" and "Live"! If we can all live this quote and feel these words, we will all be happier people. <br><br>
As I was enjoying that moment and sipping on a cold beverage in an instant the other side of my brain asked this question...then why are so many of us unhappy with different aspects of our lives? Not living the life we love and not loving the life we live?...whether it be our jobs, relationships, health or just enjoying a concert. <br><br>
Is it that we just get caught up in the routine and don't take time to go out, pay attention and do what resonates with our hearts?<br><br>
Believe me, I know it's not always easy. I get cranky, frustrated and upset about my life too but when those times come for any of us we need to remember quotes like this one, truly believe it and listen to what the heart is wanting. <br><br>
Repeat that quote to yourself a couple times and see how it makes you feel and then ask these questions. Are you living the life you love? and are you loving the life you live? If not, maybe it's time to! <br><br>
P.S What an amazing feeling it was walking around and hearing my song being blasted from a random car stereo in the parking lot of the concert. Thanks to you guys for making my day! <br><br><br>
My quote of the day-<br><br><i>"Live the life you love, Love the life you live"-Bob Marley</i><br><br>
MUCH LOVE AND GRATITUDE<br>
CharlieCharlie Scopolettitag:charliescopoletti.com,2005:Post/4967522012-07-31T18:10:00-04:002012-07-31T18:10:00-04:00Be an Olympian of your lifeGood Morning USA!!! The Olympics are in full swing and I have to say I'm really enjoying some of the events. How about you? As I watch these elite athletes compete, it's made me think about what makes an Olympian? I believe it's determination, dedication, sacrifice, mental and physical strength...and lots of FOCUS!! You've heard it before..."what you focus on you become." We may not have the physical aspect but we can definitely have all the others. Every moment put in defines the end result! My end result is that I want my music and story to touch, heal and inspire people! That's what I focus on everyday and everyday I become the Olymp ian in my own life to make that happen! Be your own Olympian...What's your end result?<br><br>
My quote of the day-<br><br><i>"One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular."-Tony Robbins</i>Charlie Scopoletti