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The one who listens In the luminous forest lived two good friends named Teo and Nico He respected him deeply but sometimes they'd both talk at once neither truly listening One day strolling carefree among pines and larches they came upon an old wooden bridge There was a sign at the foot of the bridge with the following words The pillar supports only those who know how to listen "I'm going " Teo said quickly "And I am too " Nico said They took a step forward leaping together The axle groaned loudly as it gave way The two friends froze in alarm They struck fiercely and turned back They sat down on the green grass in silence listening to the gentle mur of the stream From this point forward they've decided to truly listen "When you don't listen to me I feel alone " Nico said lowering his gaze "And me too but I don't want to argue with you " Teo replied The old wooden bridge stretched across the stream like a bent bow light as a leaf suspended in the air It was made not just of wood and rope It seemed to feel the hearts of those who crossed it Whenever someone was selfish or impatient it would creak When those crossing it respected one another and opened their hearts the bridge glowed with a golden light and remained steadfast They stood still for a while breathing in the forest's scent and listening to everything unfolding around them At that moment Teo said softly smiling "You go first " Nico crossed the bridge step by step his heart light The bridge didn't creak Apoio Teo has been crossed and the bridge remained stable On the other side they understood friendship to be like a bridge It is built not on selfishness but on respect listening and kindness toward others At that moment in the luminous forest whenever they had to make a decision They remembered the listening bridge and whispered to each other what the old trees had taught the souls Those who listen with kindness always give a little of themselves making room for altruism