Episode 16: "Don’t Fear Sounding Silly When You Speak from the Heart"

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Transcript

Tyler: 0:12

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s lesson is all about something that everyone worries about sometimes… Our lesson today? Don’t fear sounding silly when you speak from the heart. Have you ever wanted to say something but held back because you thought it might sound weird? Maybe you had an idea in class but didn’t raise your hand? Or you wanted to tell someone how much they mean to you but felt nervous? Well, guess what? I’ve been there too. And today, I’m going to tell you about the time I let my fear of sounding silly almost stop me from saying something important—to my own dad.""It all started one night when I was curled up on the couch, watching my dad grade papers. You see, my dad is a teacher, and every night he sits with his big stack of papers, writing notes for his students. I stretched and watched him, wondering something I had never asked before.‘Hey, Dad?’ I meowed. He looked up, adjusting his glasses.‘Yes, Monkey?’ I hesitated.‘Um… why do you like being a teacher? I mean, isn’t it kind of hard? You have to explain things over and over, and sometimes kids don’t listen, and you have to grade all those papers…’ Dad chuckled.‘That’s a great question, Monkey. And yes, it can be hard. But do you know what makes it worth it?’ I flicked my tail.‘What?’ Dad smiled.‘Because sometimes, a student finally understands something they struggled with, and their whole face lights up. That moment? That’s why I teach.’ I blinked.‘Whoa… that’s actually really cool.’ Then, I suddenly felt a little nervous. Because there was something I had been wanting to say, but it felt… kind of silly. But you know what? I decided to say it anyway.‘Hey, Dad… I think you’re a really great teacher.’ There. I said it. And you know what happened? Dad didn’t laugh. He didn’t tease me. He just smiled, ruffled my fur, and said,‘Thanks, Monkey. That means a lot to me.’ And right then, I realized—sometimes, the things we think sound silly are the exact words someone needs to hear.""So, what did I learn that night?🔹It’s okay to ask questions, even if you think they sound weird.🔹It’s okay to tell people how much they mean to you.🔹And most importantly—if something comes from your heart, it’s never silly. Think about it!✅What if telling your teacher‘thank you’ makes their whole day?✅What if asking a‘weird’ question helps you understand something amazing?✅What if telling a friend‘I’m glad we met’ makes them feel less alone? See? The best words come from the heart. And if they’re true—they’re never silly. So here’s my challenge for YOU today: Say something kind, even if it feels a little awkward!✅Thank your parents for something they do every day.✅Ask your teacher a question you’ve been too nervous to say.✅Tell a friend how awesome they are! Because when we speak from the heart, we make the world a better place.""Thanks for tuning in to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! Remember—the words in your heart are worth saying. Don’t let fear stop you from sharing kindness! Until next time, my pawsome pals—keep asking, keep sharing, and keep speaking from the heart! Bye for now!"