"Timing Matters—Sometimes Waiting Before Speaking Is Wise" Episode 50

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about something that can be hard for talkers like me—knowing when not to speak.

Our lesson today? Timing matters—sometimes waiting before speaking is wise.

You might think the smartest thing is to say what’s on your mind right away. But sometimes, the wisest thing is to pause, listen, and wait for the right moment. Let me tell you about the time I learned this lesson… the hard way… during a big surprise party gone wrong."

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Episode Transcript

Tyler (00:10):
"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The
Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’mMonkey, your favorite talking
cat, and today’s episode is allabout something that can be hard
for talkers like me—knowing whennot to speak.
Our lesson today?
Timing matters—sometimes waitingbefore speaking is wise.
You might think the smartestthing is to say what’s on your

(00:31):
mind right away.
But sometimes, the wisest thingis to pause, listen, and wait
for the right moment.
Let me tell you about the time Ilearned this lesson… the hard
way… during a big surprise partygone wrong.""It was Teddy’s
birthday.
We planned a surprise party withall his favorite things:✅Tennis

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balls.
✅Cheese treats.
✅A cake shaped like a firehydrant.
Brooklyn and I were in charge ofkeeping the secret.
Olivff made a giant card.
Max was rehearsing his birthdaysong.
But me?
I was so excited, I could barelykeep it in.
When Teddy walked in from hiswalk with Dad—I almost blurted,
‘SURPR—’ But I caught myself.

(01:15):
Then… he opened the door to thebackyard, and I did blurt:
‘THERE’S CAKE AND EVERYONE’SHIDING IN THE BUSHES!’ Silence.
Then Max dropped his kazoo.
Brooklyn groaned.
Teddy blinked.
Surprise?
Spoiled.""I felt awful.
I didn’t mean to ruin it.
I was just excited.
Later, Mom—sat beside me.

(01:36):
She said,‘Monkey, I know youlove words.
But sometimes, waiting to usethem is what makes them
special.’ She smiled and added,‘The best words are the ones
that arrive at the rightmoment—not just the first
moment.’ That day, I learned:🔹Words are powerful… but timing
gives them meaning.
🔹A pause can protect a surprise,a feeling, or a friend’s moment.

(02:00):
🔹Listening first and speakingsecond can be an act of
kindness.
The next time I got excited?
I paused.
Took a breath.
And waited.
And it made all the difference."What We Learned Today🔹Speaking
too soon can spoil a moment—butwaiting can make it shine.
🔹Timing your words showspatience, wisdom, and care.

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🔹Listening helps you understandwhat really needs to be said—and
when.
🔹Sometimes, silence is a sign oflove, too.
"So here’s my challenge for YOUtoday: Practice pausing before
you speak.
✅When you’re excited—pause andcheck if it’s the right time.
✅When someone’s talking—listenall the way before answering.

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✅When emotions are high—wait,breathe, and choose words with
care.
Because what you say isimportant.
But when you say it?
That can change everything.
Thanks for tuning in to TheMonkey the Cat Podcast! Don’t
forget to subscribe, share, andremember—your words matter most
when they come with care,kindness, and the right timing.

(03:07):
Until next time, my pawsomepals—stay thoughtful, stay
mindful, and keep listening withlove.
Bye for now!"