Florida residents look to man on bench for advice

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024

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  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n Před 3 lety +172

    He’s genuine. People need someone like that. Even if they are a stranger!

  • @kaykaylove7373
    @kaykaylove7373 Před 3 lety +56

    His name ,AL, fits him perfectly, AL=Always Listening.

  • @cabezadelmetal
    @cabezadelmetal Před 3 lety +259

    Imagine if more news was this positive, what a world.

    • @diamonddiva8376
      @diamonddiva8376 Před 3 lety +2

      Amen 🙏

    • @aglion2991
      @aglion2991 Před 3 lety +1

      True

    • @themachine9000
      @themachine9000 Před 3 lety +3

      If the news is so corrupt how about you go out and make the world a place where the news has nothing evil to broadcast

    • @tomkelly6833
      @tomkelly6833 Před 3 lety +3

      @@themachine9000 Hey troll why don't you shut your Trumplican mouth. I don't believe the poster mentioned anything about corrupt news. Grow up and act like a civilized human being.

    • @Josh_D78
      @Josh_D78 Před 3 lety

      @@themachine9000 all he was saying is that negativity gets more views than positive news and news stations are for profit above all else just like any other businesses

  • @donnawoodford6641
    @donnawoodford6641 Před 3 lety +121

    Al is there sitting on the bench early in the mornings before the sun rises. When I have walked, I have slowed down to say "hi", but have never stopped to sit on the bench as many do. Al's friendly and cheerful disposition makes him quite special. It's as though one is drawn to his gentle soul, and a brief interaction with him always feels uplifting. 💚

    • @openyourmind3763
      @openyourmind3763 Před 3 lety +4

      Donna, can you say which beach? I live in the area and would love to see him and say hi. I am a therapist and love this. He is right on the mark about listening.

    • @Theoneandonlyearthhuman
      @Theoneandonlyearthhuman Před 3 lety +2

      @@openyourmind3763 he aint need no degree haha prolly a better therapist than a licensed therapist

    • @openyourmind3763
      @openyourmind3763 Před 3 lety

      Distegard, I found another article that says.

    • @alnixon8838
      @alnixon8838 Před rokem

      Stop by anytime Donna, it would be my honor to meet with you and chat!

  • @tomkelly6833
    @tomkelly6833 Před 3 lety +117

    The world really could use a lot more Al Nixons, thank you for your kindness. Steve Hartman thank you for sharing stories like these, keep up the good work.

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 Před 3 lety +74

    We all secretly wish to have someone just like Al in our lives to care. As usual...Thank you for a beautiful piece Steve and thank you too Al.🥰

  • @simonstevenson6686
    @simonstevenson6686 Před 3 lety +88

    This gives me more faith in humanity. Let's stop obsessing about the bad and look at the good, because there is so much good in the world, you just have to find it.

  • @veramae4098
    @veramae4098 Před 3 lety +80

    I hope he hasn't been swamped since this show.

  • @laken4079
    @laken4079 Před 3 lety +20

    The power of acknowledgement and a smile 🙂

  • @amandahuginkiss8561
    @amandahuginkiss8561 Před 3 lety +23

    Everyone needs an al to talk to! Bless him.

  • @josephmurda
    @josephmurda Před 3 lety +19

    We need more people like him. He’s worth more than anything money can buy.

  • @thelostremainunfound
    @thelostremainunfound Před 3 lety +16

    I teared up at “everyone needs an Al, even Al”. What a kind man. I strive every day to be a force of good the way he is 💕

  • @jcarle1001
    @jcarle1001 Před 3 lety +48

    My favorite segment in all of the news. Steve Hartman is truly special to have that calling to do "On The Road" Thank You Steve☮❤🙌

  • @80PercentAshamedOfU
    @80PercentAshamedOfU Před 3 lety +10

    What a cool dude. Imagine he may have even saved a life without knowing it. Some people are closer to the edge than you realize. I just hope his bench doesn’t become a tourist destination because remember, he initially sat there for PEACE.

  • @DDee-oi6kn
    @DDee-oi6kn Před 3 lety +13

    Nobody listens anymore - they are too quick to tell their story instead of listen to yours. And this past year after all we have been through, we need more people to listen.

  • @elemar8209
    @elemar8209 Před 3 lety +13

    The world needs more genuine people like Al Nixon.

  • @orion7311
    @orion7311 Před 3 lety +26

    I don't even live in America, but watch these Steve Hartman segments to feel that it's not all bad with everything going around.

    • @bobbybroward
      @bobbybroward Před 3 lety +1

      Man there’s so much beauty you won’t see on the tv. People are great here and everywhere.

    • @bophreyhumgart2953
      @bophreyhumgart2953 Před 3 lety +1

      YOU are absolutely right, Orion! Unfortunately, the news media tends to focus on the negative. People like our former President and the craziness and negativity that he tends to generate would fade quietly away if the press didn't fixate on him so much. Most of us are still decent people who would much rather read/watch a Steve Hartman story than read about how the 45th U.S. President thinks he could beat a Lincoln/Washington Presidential ticket.

  • @LukeNasti
    @LukeNasti Před 3 lety +5

    I absolutely have got to find this bench

  • @juliej5917
    @juliej5917 Před 3 lety +7

    What a beautiful man. Makes me wonder just how anyone can hate another human just by the color of their skin? We miss so much beauty when our mind is clouded with judgment. 💗💗💗

  • @PreatomicRex
    @PreatomicRex Před 3 lety +5

    Patience level: *Over 9000*

  • @bobgalida5713
    @bobgalida5713 Před 3 lety +8

    I love this man and his message to ALL of us! What a kind heart he has!! Thank You Al Nixon!
    And as a side bar….. WHERE did you get that wonderful hat!!!??? I’ve GOT to have one just like it!! 😊👍🏼

  • @CrystalClearSQL
    @CrystalClearSQL Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful. Best Florida man sorry ever.

  • @BrothaEwh
    @BrothaEwh Před 3 lety +9

    Please share this people! We need this right now more than ever.

  • @ThatLadyDray
    @ThatLadyDray Před 3 lety +11

    You never know how just listening, as in listening to understand vs to respond, to someone in itself can make a person feel less stressed and better. When people feel better they move better in life. Respect for anyone willing to help with that esp for free.

  • @enockservant5157
    @enockservant5157 Před 3 lety +26

    YOU LEARN TWICE AS MUCH LISTENING THAN YOU DO TALKING TRUE DEVINE WISDOM GOD BLESS

    • @---ny4ys
      @---ny4ys Před 3 lety

      And here you are yapping away

    • @queenbean7071
      @queenbean7071 Před 3 lety

      @@---ny4ys and you are too?
      No need to insult them they've said nothing wrong

    • @---ny4ys
      @---ny4ys Před 3 lety

      @@queenbean7071 im also not preaching. Cute that you believe you define right and wrong though 😚

    • @queenbean7071
      @queenbean7071 Před 3 lety

      @@---ny4ys then why would you be rude to them?

    • @queenbean7071
      @queenbean7071 Před 3 lety

      @@---ny4ys you just seem to want attention.
      If your just going to be rude though nobody will want to listen

  • @vintage5729
    @vintage5729 Před 3 lety +2

    What a gem he is.

  • @webguy943
    @webguy943 Před 3 lety +23

    Ironic. He came for peace n quiet. He got the opposite.

  • @miguelmathewson9768
    @miguelmathewson9768 Před 3 lety +7

    i hope i cross paths with this man at some point in my life

  • @annnye604
    @annnye604 Před 3 lety +3

    Heartfelt thanks to AL for being there for regular folks ❤️❤️❤️ and to CBS for an uplifting story!!😊

  • @lisabotelbotello9020
    @lisabotelbotello9020 Před 3 lety +1

    What a kind man kindness is free we should a be kind

  • @JudgeCrater22
    @JudgeCrater22 Před 3 lety +26

    St. Petersburg by the shore looks great. Florida has it all until the hurricanes hit.

    • @tttyuhbbb9823
      @tttyuhbbb9823 Před 3 lety +4

      You are an intelligente judge! 🌻🌻🌻

    • @kelcody86
      @kelcody86 Před 3 lety

      No direct hurricane hits in 100+ years. You may be waiting a while.

  • @thekidfromcleveland3944
    @thekidfromcleveland3944 Před 3 lety +29

    Ah the park bench: the modern day oracle. I made two job decisions on the bench at my local park. Now I make 3 times what I did before.........which is still less than 30 an hour but.....livable

  • @mskat1954
    @mskat1954 Před 3 lety +6

    He always has a wave & a smile.

  • @Gigi-rk7dr
    @Gigi-rk7dr Před 3 lety +6

    I will look for him on my next trip 💕

  • @iamezekiel1970
    @iamezekiel1970 Před 3 lety +2

    WE THE PEOPLE love our United State of Florida! This is just another beautiful aspect of our gorgeous state. Thank you Mr. Nixon.

  • @KentuckyCrimeJunkie
    @KentuckyCrimeJunkie Před 3 lety +2

    God Bless you Al!

  • @octoberschild3115
    @octoberschild3115 Před 3 lety +1

    What a Truly Beautiful Soul ☺

  • @ElCyberWizard
    @ElCyberWizard Před 3 lety +17

    “Mhmm” “mhmm” “mhm” i talk the same way with my wife she don’t take it as nicely

    • @malpurasaketo3596
      @malpurasaketo3596 Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao

    • @tttyuhbbb9823
      @tttyuhbbb9823 Před 3 lety

      It's vague, stupid, an' annoying! You can do better than that! Refined taste and high style are rare nowadays as water for Moon dwellers! What a pity! 😔😶😒

    • @evelynbeadling591
      @evelynbeadling591 Před 3 lety

      🙋 Hi Randy show your wife
      the video of Al she may see things differently after Mhmm

    • @imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442
      @imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442 Před 3 lety +1

      I find if you don't say " mmhmm " people will say " are you even listening " , you can't please everyone.. 😁

  • @officetechtyping
    @officetechtyping Před 3 lety +9

    Al...I am in Arizona. I am coming to see you.

  • @proudchristian77
    @proudchristian77 Před 3 lety +2

    Awe, what a sweetheart, 💖🐕 👏

  • @EddieStarr
    @EddieStarr Před 3 lety +2

    I love you Al ❤️

  • @Saheer20
    @Saheer20 Před 3 lety +1

    So so nice of you Mr Steve H thank you very much and my thanks to Ms Norah o Donnell like always great thank you

  • @sheilam1130
    @sheilam1130 Před 3 lety +1

    What a good story! Much blessings to Al🥰

  • @heatherlynn6751
    @heatherlynn6751 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow that’s so cool. I wish I could go to Florida and meet him.

  • @geminiflower
    @geminiflower Před 3 lety

    He speaks little but when he does, it resonates. Beautiful 💝

  • @alnixon8838
    @alnixon8838 Před rokem

    Recently, a friend reposted this story on my Facebook page. Honestly, I thought it was odd but really sweet, so I took the opportunity to take another look. First, Steve Hartman is what someone commented, "a national treasure" and someone I truly consider a friend. God bless him and his family! Beyond that, reading all of your comments gives me so much joy and strength, my cup is filled and my heart is overflowing with humility and gratitude. Thank you all for your kind sentiments, you breathe life into me!! Al

  • @ateezbtsnctstraykids
    @ateezbtsnctstraykids Před 3 lety +46

    Not all heros wear capes some work for the city water department

  • @flamingcroatan3739
    @flamingcroatan3739 Před 3 lety +7

    Nice man

  • @kristieroybal4888
    @kristieroybal4888 Před 3 lety +1

    Now that was truly moving. What a beautiful human being.

  • @jasmin0930
    @jasmin0930 Před 3 lety +2

    He’s absolutely right. Listening is a skill that is no longer utilized enough and listening means I care about you and I value your thoughts. Great man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @zomendoz8465
    @zomendoz8465 Před 3 lety +1

    This man is brilliant

  • @aaronsmith1365
    @aaronsmith1365 Před 3 lety

    He’s like a wise and experienced grandparent, not there to judge but to keep you safe and out of harms way and able to get your attention without being harsh, that is a master communicator.

  • @lorayj115
    @lorayj115 Před 3 lety

    Touching And Priceless .... If We'll Can Listen To One Another Instead Of Hurting One Another, We'll Can Heal😊❤

  • @fishnpitstaknnames4699
    @fishnpitstaknnames4699 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish there was someone like that here. Sometimes it's nice to have someone who'll listen and not always give advice or an opinion.

  • @MEEPEES
    @MEEPEES Před 2 lety

    This man is an empath. He is a beacon of light that is attracting others who have needs. IT will never end for him. Notice how calm and happy people are being with him? This is his gift. I would love to meet him.

    • @alnixon8838
      @alnixon8838 Před rokem

      My friend, if you ever make it this way, stop by the bench for a wonderful listening experience!

  • @MtnMig
    @MtnMig Před 3 lety

    Great story about a genuinely good man.

  • @timd8912
    @timd8912 Před 3 lety +3

    I love this so much....

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 Před 3 lety +3

    Kindness it comes in all shape and form. Such a kind story ❤ no matter how dark this world gets. God's light continue to shine. this is still my Father's world. And Good will always... Triumph over evil. God be Praised🙌🙌🙌

  • @franleck
    @franleck Před 3 lety

    God Bless him. My late Father did the same. Never judged me. Just listened.

  • @shayekisitu
    @shayekisitu Před 3 lety +1

    Al, if you’re out there and see this…..Thank you for always listening. You’re AMAZING 🤩 Listening is an art form and we need to do more of it.👏🏻👌🏻🤲🏻☺️

    • @alnixon8838
      @alnixon8838 Před rokem

      Thank you Shay, you're right, listening is one of the best ways we show others we care!!❤️

  • @Alex-sy7wn
    @Alex-sy7wn Před 3 lety +12

    This guy looks like Florida!! Lol

  • @peace.404
    @peace.404 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish I was close enuf to that bench!

  • @balcon983
    @balcon983 Před 3 lety

    What a good person.

  • @thehammerman4436
    @thehammerman4436 Před 3 lety +7

    I wanna be him when I grow up. At 63 yrs old it seems I have a ways to go yet:)

  • @timd8912
    @timd8912 Před 3 lety +5

    I am starting to understand why people don't like me. When people talk to me they think he will always judge me...

  • @timd8912
    @timd8912 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful.......

  • @jimmyf2618
    @jimmyf2618 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a beautiful story , thank you for sharing this

  • @codjh9
    @codjh9 Před 3 lety

    What a cool guy. Keep up the good work, Al!

  • @lewasil
    @lewasil Před 3 lety

    This man is a shining example of what we all should strive to be like. Xoxoxxoo

  • @adventuresdaily
    @adventuresdaily Před 3 lety

    Thank you cbs for this gem

  • @beverlycharles82
    @beverlycharles82 Před 2 lety

    This is simply beautiful and heart-warming. ❤️❤️

  • @maryjane974
    @maryjane974 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this story. I am pleased to hear Mr. Al Nixon speak of "listening". He is absolutely correct. From my experience, sometimes people actually talk themselves right into the solution for their problem as someone else has simply listened, nodded and said "mmhmm". I love it when that happens! Keep doing what you're doing, Mr. Nixon. You're doing a great work.

  • @erickn7985
    @erickn7985 Před 3 lety +5

    Ayy this guy out here just chilling and listening to people problems🤷‍♂️😂

  • @KanrryKang
    @KanrryKang Před 2 lety

    This guy is complete goals.

  • @Mazxlol
    @Mazxlol Před 3 lety

    Wish there was more people like Al

  • @u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

    Beautiful

  • @niabiii
    @niabiii Před 3 lety +1

    i grew up in florida, i don’t live there anymore but i want to fly back just to give this man a hug, he deserves it

    • @alnixon8838
      @alnixon8838 Před rokem +1

      Well Niabiii, if you ever make it back, I have a big hug waiting for you as well!!!

  • @hermn2593
    @hermn2593 Před 3 lety +1

    Man is a legend!

  • @MegaRamp
    @MegaRamp Před 2 lety

    So glad this is recent news. “Everyone needs an Al, even Al.” Damn right, love and support your neighbors, we only have each other till we’re alone in a box underground.

  • @madibawayne6314
    @madibawayne6314 Před 3 lety

    Wow, I Wish I Lived Closer.
    I Would Like to Meet this Stellar Man.

  • @slcncr
    @slcncr Před 2 lety

    Humanity at it´s simplest and finest.

  • @IslandLace
    @IslandLace Před 3 lety

    What a wonderful story.

  • @AlexiasShado
    @AlexiasShado Před 3 lety +1

    Best kind of news.

  • @dougtheviking6503
    @dougtheviking6503 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Al 😊

  • @RebekahCurielAlessi
    @RebekahCurielAlessi Před 3 lety +3

    "he's not judgmental".....

  • @debi909
    @debi909 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Sr :D ... And news for posting it ~~

  • @j2times2006
    @j2times2006 Před 3 lety +2

    What a dude

  • @crismcqueen4159
    @crismcqueen4159 Před 3 lety +5

    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼beautiful

  • @Eclipse1369
    @Eclipse1369 Před 3 lety

    We need a lot more of this. More humanity less social media

  • @olliwest7341
    @olliwest7341 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm not shocked. The natural man has these capabilities.

  • @dbyd777
    @dbyd777 Před 3 lety

    Steve Hartman is a national treasure.

  • @ricardorodriguez5688
    @ricardorodriguez5688 Před 3 lety

    Best news from Florida in a long time.

  • @elmerj112
    @elmerj112 Před 3 lety

    This is awesome! I’d fly to St. Petersburg just to sit quietly with him!

  • @myshirt84
    @myshirt84 Před 3 lety +4

    We do have Angels here on Earth.

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 Před 3 lety

    So correct: Listening #1 skill. Healing!
    Lacking in so many but can be learned .

  • @marydonohoe8200
    @marydonohoe8200 Před 3 lety

    And we all need Steven. Another great one, man. 🙏😊❤️💥

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton9275 Před 3 lety

    God Bless him ❤️

  • @s0fa274
    @s0fa274 Před 3 lety

    Just the kind of news I needed 🥰

  • @BRUtahn
    @BRUtahn Před 3 lety +1

    The Uber Florida Man! Love it.

  • @gloriah1449
    @gloriah1449 Před 3 lety +2

    Have a nice day .
    AL: YOU TEN!