The Monologue of Charlie

Happy three year anniversary! That makes me smile. Feb 18, 2023 was when I posted my first episode; although I began recording episodes in Dec 2022. But I wanted to create 10 episodes before I published, because I didn't want to be just a one hit wonder. And now look at me, I have a full 24 episodes, and several other short readings. I love what I've done with this, and I'm excited to...

Strong affirmational power writings that I originally wrote and recorded back in 2023 - Jun 10, 27, and Jul 16.

Have you ever read the book called The Artist's Way, written by Julia Cameron? If not, you should. It's amazing! Her belief is that everyone is an artist, everyone is a creator. But the world beats it out of us from a young age, receiving discouragement from teachers and parents who have no idea the harm they are doing. The good news is that everyone has the capacity to reignite their creativity,...

1 prose and 2 poetry, from October 20, 2025. It's been a very long time since I've posted anything on here. I think I felt discouraged that the podcast wasn't blowing up and for some reason I thought it would be a magically quick and amazing process of reaping bounteous rewards from simply sharing vulnerability with the world. I assumed everyone would be attracted to it automatically a...

Place holder. Will edit later. (Feb 18, 2026 edit - turns out I never edited or added anything here. That kind of makes me sad. It's so interesting that often we have such high hopes or good intentions for something, and then time passes (as it does regularly), and all of a sudden two years have gone by and I think I need to give up on the idea of this one year anniversary podcast episode. I d...

I recorded this a couple months ago, but for some reason delayed posting it. And then today I had the inspiration to post an episode, but I wasn’t sure which one. Until I saw this one, and thought it serendipitous. Love truly is the answer to all things. Our culture hyper focuses on romantic love, but there are so many other types. And it should all be celebrated today! We can celebrate the love w...

I had a beautiful miracle morning meditation today, and a profound writing session. (I actually just finished recording this 10 minutes ago. I think this is the first podcast episode that I have ever recorded and posted on the same day! It’s a Christmas miracle!) And I wanted to share it with you. This is my Christmas gift to you! And it is a gift to myself as well. As I am want to do, once I star...

Another beautiful miracle morning on a sabbath day. I felt very inspired in my writing, and I wanted to share it with you. And then it led to some additional introspection.

Beautiful Miracle Morning, inspired writing which I wanted to read to you and expound upon. (Recorded on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.)

I did the best that I could today. I did better today. Instead of watching tv all night, I decided to go for a hike. And it made all the difference in the world. (Recorded on Wednesday July 5, 2023) We are all connected, I am one with a fir tree and a cold mountain creek. Running down the mountain, felt good on my body.

Similar events to episode 11, except this time we won! It was interesting to think about the contrast of my feelings when we win this time vs when we lost in February. (Recorded Wednesday, June 21, 2023)

A short poddy after finishing a miracle morning by the creek. (I’ve been very behind posting my recorded episodes, and so as you can tell I’ve been playing catch-up lately. This recording and several before this were all from last spring. This one specifically was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. I’ve considered going back to date all my previous episodes….maybe later.)

Do what you can, and let God take care of the rest. Learning to love others, learning to love yourself, connect with yourself. We all need human connection, it's vital for our survival. A season for every thing. I need to remember who I am, and realize I don't need to be like anybody else. I don't need to be a social butterfly or a song bird, I am a sycamore tree. I am big and strong, rooted and s...

Reading my personal journal entries where I gave myself a powerful pep talk to BE BETTER! (Written/recorded May 26 & 29, 2023)

After a rough weekend, I find solace in the mountains. It’s important to remember how far we have come, show gratitude even knowing that we yet have much to learn. (This was recorded late spring.)

Fear not, you can as always come back, light grows brighter and brighter until the perfect day. (Written/recorded Apr 12, 2023)

The power of positive thinking. (Written/recorded on Mar 29, 2023)

I took the day off work, which put me in an extremely happy mood. It felt great! And then I got caught monologuing for over 30 minutes. I surprise myself sometimes with how much I’ve grown over the past couple years. I need to re-listen to these episodes often, because when I do have hard days, it’s so easy to forget the progress you have made.

Maybe creative isn’t the right word. But I have more of these that I’ve called inspired writings or power affirmative writings. It’s wonderful what I’m learning about myself as I continue to practice writing in my notebook everyday. Written and recorded on March 24, 2023.

After a busy morning at work, I finally get outside to walk around the block. To withdraw and self soothe or to address your thoughts and emotions directly either by journal or a trusted friend. Those are the questions I wrestled with today.

I am starting to write things that I am proud of. Simple thoughts, yet carry profound meanings. I’m going to begin publishing them every so often. For you and for me, so we can always remember. Written and recorded on March 23, 2023.

I discuss the healthy consistent habits that have helped my brain learn to process through difficult emotions more effectively.

We lost in the championship game, I was pretty disappointed. But also, I’m learning to be ok with losing, and feeling joy for my opponent.

We made it to episode 10! Can you believe it!? So exciting! I hope you are enjoying yourself, I certainly am. Today, I talk about the ability to overcome challenges and continually striving to be better.

Each moment we spend with another divine human being is a gift, although sometimes we have to shift our perspective to see them as God sees them - a pure soul of light with infinite capacity for love.