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Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
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Listening is a step toward understanding
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Listening Hero: Vivian
Submitted by My hero, Vivian R., died last July of breast cancer. An older African American woman who never married or had any children, she devoted her life to helping others. I was fortunate enough to have known her for the past 30 years. Since she hired me ... Read moreListening Hero: Cynthia
Submitted by My hero is my mother and pastor. She is one of the greatest people, I think, to ever live. She is the best listener in the world. She lives and breathes to make sure I am a success for my kids. She always listens to all of my problems and gives me... Read moreListening Hero: Micheal
Submitted by Allison Kee My hero is my eighth grade teacher Mr. Williams. He has taught me everything about listening and how to be open to everything that comes in my life. He always helps me with certain decisions that I have with my life; whether it is choosing a dif... Read moreListening Hero: Janice
Submitted by Mrs. Attaway teaches pre-algebra and algebra at a local middle school in my town and has taught thousands of students. Sure, she teaches the material that is required by law and makes sure that her students understand that material, but she does s... Read moreListening Hero: Erica
Submitted by My hero is my older sister Erica. She has always been there for me when I needed someone to talk to, and she is like a second mother to me. If there is ever something that I can't tell my Mom, I go to Erica because I know that I can trust and conf... Read more
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The Perfect Note
Submitted by Gaby Joy Colorado. A state of skiing, snowboarding, hiking and many great activities. But who would have known I would fall for something so different. The great magic of music. I was in fifth grade, trying to decide what I wo... Read moreListening
Submitted by Ryan Listening is important to me because if you don’t listen you can’t become a successful leader. If someone is trying to tell you something important and you don’t listen then you won’t know what to do or how to help. N... Read moreListening
Submitted by Femi-Ann Listening is a very important quality to have in life. It is the difference between hearing the car horn speeding toward you and being hospitalized because you weren't listening. Listening is comprehending sounds an... Read moreListening
Submitted by Meredith It is important to listen because if you don't you will never know the outcome. Also if you want people to listen to you, the right thing is to listen to them. Read moreThe Wolves
Submitted by Jennifer T. Setting: My son Joel's bedroom. About 9:30 pm on a Wednesday night. I'm there to tuck him in. He's been in bed for at least 15 minutes before I get there. Joel: I can't stop thinking about the wolves. Mom: What ... Read more
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QuotesFollow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.
Oprah Winfrey American Television Host, Publisher (born 1954);
Oprah Winfrey American Television Host, Publisher (born 1954);
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
Robert Frost Poet (1874-1963);
Robert Frost Poet (1874-1963);
The first duty of love is to listen.
Paul Tillich Theologian, Philosopher (1886-1965);
Paul Tillich Theologian, Philosopher (1886-1965);
Every person in this life has something to teach me--and as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly listening.
Catherine Doucette -
Catherine Doucette -
Listening to someone talk isn't at all like listening to their words played over on a machine. What you hear when you have a face before you is never what you hear when you have before you a winding tape.
Oriana Fallaci Author (born 1930);
Oriana Fallaci Author (born 1930);
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