The Monkey the Cat Podcast

"Reflecting on Your Actions Helps You Understand Yourself" Episode 67

Don Fessenden Season 1 Episode 67

"Hi again, fur-tastic friends! It’s Monkey—your favorite talking cat.
 Today, I want to share something a little deeper than usual.

It’s a lesson I didn’t fully understand until I made a mistake... and then really thought about it.

Today’s message?
 Reflecting on your actions helps you understand yourself.

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Tyler:

"Hi again, fur-tastic friends! It’s Monkey—your favorite talking cat. Today, I want to share something a little deeper than usual. It’s a lesson I didn’t fully understand until I made a mistake... and then really thought about it. Today’s message? Reflecting on your actions helps you understand yourself. Let me tell you what happened.""I was playing tag with Brooklyn, Teddy, and Max in the yard. It was a wild game—we were chasing and tumbling and laughing like crazy. But then… I got too competitive. I shoved Teddy a little too hard, trying to win. He slipped and landed in the flowerbed Mom just planted. Everyone froze. Teddy wasn’t hurt—but he looked surprised. Sad, even. And I? I just stood there, ears back, heart thumping. Later, under the porch, I sat by myself and thought:‘Why did I do that? Was winning more important than kindness?’ That was reflection. Thinking about why I acted the way I did. Not just what I did—but how it made others feel... and what that says about me. And you know what? I didn’t like that I let my feelings take over. But I was glad I realized it. Because understanding that helped me grow. I apologized. And the next day, I played differently—more patient, more aware. Reflection isn’t about guilt. It’s about learning. About growing. About getting to know yourself from the inside out.""So whether you’re proud of your day or not-so-proud, take a moment. Ask yourself: What did I do? Why did I do it? Would I do it the same way again? That’s how you get better. That’s how you become you—the you you really want to be. I’m Monkey, and I say: be brave enough to look inside—it’s the best way to grow. Bye for now!"