To Those Who Place Labels on Me . I used to do better, made more money and had more respect before my Native background came into the open. What is it that am I? An Indian, A person, A guy born in Texas, a guy with Jewish, Hispanic, Spanish and who knows what else relatives? I regard the entire world as my home, my place of birth. I inhabit the earth, not a particular portion of it labeled America, Germany, Holland, Greece, Argentina... I owe allegiance to mankind, not to a particular country, race, club, or people... I answer to The Creator, God, Buda, Mohamed, and all other Superior entities in this universe, not to the Chief Executive of any corporation (and for sure not to a president of any Internet Made Up Organization, no matter how International they label themselves). I am here on this earth to work out my own private world, my own destiny. My destiny is linked with that of every other living creature inhabiting this planet - perhaps with other planets, too, who knows? I refuse to jeopardize my destiny by regarding life with narrow rules which are laid by narrow minded people like these three ladies who seem to have their own little club against humanity.. too small to win, may I add. I dissent from the current view of things, as regards religion, society and those who want to close their eyes to the reality of seen that we have now a new world, a new race, a new blood and a new way to follow.. It scares me to see where all of this hate is leading to. Soon we will have a big war, so big that will end it all. I feel it coming in the minds of all of those who hate just because they want to be the only race in the world. Sorry, my Native Brothers, too many of us are in danger for your doings. Why is it - in your mind, that you think we can not allow others to be a part of what we are? (do your research and see where and what Sitting Bull, Geronimo, Black Elk and so many others great ancestors were doing showing the world what we were and in shows like Buffalo Bill and others... wake up, life is like that! like it or not, it is a new world, and we all have to live in it!) ... Show them, if you must, how this is done, but do not condemn them for what they do. I will try to live my life in accordance with the vision I have of things eternal. I say PEACE TO YOU ALL and if you don´t find it, it´s because you are too busy looking into someone's life and not within your self... or is it that you don´t like what you see in you?

And I usual, I like to have fun and take life with its best NEVER the worst...

Is there a logical reason for all this hate toward me and my doings?

Here is something someone sent me (source page)

People will hate you for achieving success because they did not make it themselves.

For some reason, certain people will view your success as meaning that you got their spot on the success roster. The reality is that anyone who really applies themselves can reach a measure of success. The problem is that it is not all talent, connections, or drive. It requires a combination of these to manage to succeed. If any of these are in short supply, the individual may not rise to be a superstar in their field.
There are many very successful people who never achieve widespread fame, but they still can be considered a success in their field. The scientist who helped put a man on the moon is a success even if the scientist never go to go there. It still would not have happened without the work of the scientist.

Some will hate those who succeed because they believe making you look smaller will make them seem larger.

By making light of the person and the success, people will try to steal some of your glory. Telling others why your success will be short-lived and is not very praiseworthy is their attempt to erode your success or keep you from rising higher. The fact is that by doing so, it will usually benefit the successful one and harm the complainer. Often a measure of this is seen in the rebuttal of presidential speeches and in the rants of television personalities trying to ride the coat tails of important people.

Successful people are often resented because they do not always reach back and help others to their level.

Not all successful people are in a position to make other successful. This is not clearly understood by those who watched them succeed. "I will remember you when I make it to the top." Most successful people would be wise to not use this phrase too often or too lightly. Those who hear it will take it as a contracted promise. When the successful person does not honor it or seems not to honor, hate will show up soon enough.

People hate successful people because they are not happy with themselves and choose to blame others.

No ones success keeps others from succeeding if they choose to go after it. In fact, most of the time as some succeed, it makes more room for others on the way up. It also establishes a career path that another might be able to follow to get to the same place. The measure of success sometimes get blurred in the minds of people. For some, fame without wealth is a failure. For others, the opposite stands true. Still others, believe that power is the key ingredient to success. Somewhere along the way happiness needs to be the main goal. Many people who are viewed as successful never achieve happiness. Many who never really seem to succeed are quite happy. Success should ultimately be measured by contentment and financial stability.

Thank you Bianca, it sure made a strong point, and I like for all to know that I DO NOT hate these people (from these INOFA club), not Dr. Pepper, nor her friend Annie for what they have started... after all, it seems that they (3) share something more than hate in common and, you all know what that is. Hate can also make you sick and, soon you will start taking pills, more and more wine in your meals... does Judy Garland rings a bell?

September 9, 2008

Dear Friends:

2009 is just around the corner and it seems that time just flies and goes so fast after you have your 50th birthday.

The time has come to take a break and relax a bit from all of these years of traveling, sleeping in hotels, floors, tipis, cars, different countries, planes, trains, etc. that is, when I had the chance to sleep at all.

Many things have taken place during the past 15 years when I decided to take my show to the peoples of the world. First the USA big tour - five years of traveling all over doing the Pow Wow trail, that in my case was a combination of flute playing and the Trail of Tears all bound it in one cute big package. Then it came the world and so many wonderful experiences. Lots of real good friends (Dimitris you know you are the one) and a road gift; my little girl who was born in an Olympic year in Greece.

I have had many good times. Made lots of friends and a good share of enemies along the way. Some of you who have searched the net have read of people talking good about me while others have taken a great amount of their time (what a waste of life when you could do something creative) to trash me... hey, that is show business and when you are not doing something, who notices? but don´t you dare make it in what you do... then you are a target for all kinds of people who just can´t and, never, will make it without using someone else to be noticed. But this is not about them or whatever else from that matter... but in a way; here it is a good opportunity for those who want me out of the way 'to take over'. Go ahead, I will give you a full year without me being around and see how easy it is to make it in this doggy show business world.... so Kiowa brothers and 'fancy flutes' flute players, the ground is all yours. No need for you to keep sending trash mail to those who hire me, now you can have a taste of fame.

In short, my plans for 2009: I will take a full year off and just do what I like best, prepare a new CD, make some flutes and spend more time with my little girl who would be 5 next April. I still be doing some very limited appearances here and there (the spot light and the echo of the amplifiers is like a drug to a musician and the addition never goes away)... so I still be there but all in a very limited matter and not every weekend as I have been doing it for the past 5 years. Those of you reading this and already booked for 2009, do not fear I be there to do the planed event.

...and to close I like to leave you with these words:

What would I do if I had more time in my life?
For sure I would not say everything I think, but I would think everything I say.
I would give value to all things, not for what they worth, but for what they mean.
I would sleep less, dream more... understanding that for each time we close our eyes we loose sixty seconds of light.
I would walk while others stop and, I would be awake while others sleep.
If The Creator would grant me more time. I would dress simple, I would lay myself on the ground under the sun, leaving my body open... and not only my body but my soul along with it.
To mankind, I would probe how wrong they are, it is when they stop loving that they get old, without knowing that they get old when they stop being in love.
To a child – my child, I would give her wings... but I would let her fly all by herself.
To my elders, I would teach them that death does not come with age... it comes when someone forgets about you.
I have learnt so much from all of you, my friends, my enemies, my fans and even from those who have nothing to teach. I have learnt that the whole world wants to live on top of the mountain, without realizing that the real happiness is learning ways to reach the top.
I have learnt that when a little new born baby holds on to his fathers finger, he is trap forever.
I have learnt that a man only has the right to look another down when he is reaching down his hand to help him get up.
There is so much I have to learn from my friends, but they would do little for me because when they place me in that case in the ground... I would have no use for them all.
Always say what you feel and, always do what you think.
If today were to be the last night I would see you sleep, I would hold you so tight and I would ask The Creator to be your souls Guardian forever.
If I were to know that these would be my last moments to tell you something, I would tell you how much I love you, and I would assume you know it already.
There is always a tomorrow and, life give us all another opportunity to do things right, but if I am wrong and today is my last day in this world, I like to tell you how much I love you and that I will never forget you... here or there.
Tomorrow is never a sure fact, or no one, young or old. Today can be the last time that you see those you love. Therefore, don’t wait, do it today, maybe if tomorrow never comes... you would regret it!
Take time and give a smile, a hug, a kiss and if you are too busy... take time.
Keep those you love close to you, tell them how much you need them, love them and treat them right... take time to say; I am sorry, Thank you, Please... and those love words you know.
No one will remember you for those secret thoughts. Ask The Creator to give you wisdom and courage to express your feelings. Tell those you love how much you love them!
If you don’t do it today, tomorrow would be the same as yesterday. And if you don’t do it, it does not matter... But the moment is today.
I love you all and I just wanted to say this today!

Wish you the best:

Giovanni de Carlo
Tdom Bah Toden Xkee