The Great Listener

A story about the beautiful generosity of simple attention.

[hburns]

Two ears, one mouth, try using them in that proportion. Thanks for another great life lesson, Neal!

[terrydedrick]

Once again you knocked it outside the park
You have a most wonderful day

[kathyboly]

I love that Tom, "listens with his whole face"! You probably do that too. I was taught, "quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger." It's not that easy to do, but I'll keep trying...and think of you and Tom and the GIFT you both have. So cool to hear about your new friend.

[deonmerten]

Aspiring to be as awesome as Tommy. Thanks Neal.

[gazelam]

Your new friend didn’t take money from friends. That’s awesome.
Sort of reminds me of your story about the car garage that wouldn’t take checks, except for the baby that inexplicably “knows you from before”. The exceptions we make in our lives to find a way to treat folks better than we would do so normally expose our basic humanity. We should probably do more of that.

[StorytimeWithLana]

The best stories flow from your soul like flood waters flowing down a hill searching for a place that will hold its wonder.
We need to be that "place".
Great lesson, Neal.
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[dougdaubert]

Wonderful Neal! Great reminder about life on a Monday morning! THANKS! DD.

[johnlaufer]

He "listens with his face." What a great shorthand for when you listen with your heart and it shows in your face. Besides your friend being a great listener, I think you, Neal, are a really good listener and a great observer. What a team you must make!

[BlueSkyDigitalStudios]

Once again, thank you Neal for this. Your stories are like food for the soul. I have been hungry lately and this has made my day.

[shawn]

you nailed another great story Neal. I'm glad I saw it today

[michelleyamashita]

You are so gifted in storytelling. So happy I stumbled upon your Youtube posts

[scottdelinger]

Thanks again, Neal. Beautiful stories, beautifully told. Some people have a gift.

[jdlazar]

Wow. Just wow. Another fabulous meal for the soul. Thank you, Neal.

[gladysochoa]

Wonderful, it made me think, which is better, the gift of Words or the gift to listen, probably the gift of considering the other as a person contains both! Wow for Tommy!

[elizabethkotz]

i hope you are ok. i see you've been dormant, which seems...out of step. thinking good thoughts ❤

[waiai]

Much love and thanks for you and your wonderful stories. Thank you, Neal

[alexluedicke]

Thank you so very much for giving us a lesson many of us don't learn. This message really hit home with me.
I once heard that if you are always talking you never hear what others have to say. So true.
If I may inquire, what is the music you used for the video. It brought tears to my eyes and fit the story so well.
I look forward to your next videos with anticipation.

[PADS]

When I'm done peeling onions, I'll get back to you. 🥲
What a Beautiful story.
Thanks again Neal.