Category Archives: listening

New Sounds in the Neighborhood

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

I have two new neighbors who are changing the sonic texture of my neighborhood in beautiful and significant ways. As I type this, my neighbor two doors down is wailing away on his tenor saxophone. He moved into John and … Continue reading →

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Like A Drop of Ink in a Bucket of Milk

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

I am attending a gala that supports a woman-focused foundation. A number of grant recipients from around the world are sharing their inspiring stories. In between, a singer/songwriter is offering an original song that perfectly reflects what that woman has … Continue reading →

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The Listening Horizon: A Meditation on Wild Silence

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

I’ve been trying to tell this story for over ten years. It haunts me in a beautiful way. Though I struggled to find the words to tell it, I was missing the key that could finally bring the story from … Continue reading →

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Occupy – “Our” Voice

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Last night I heard a story about the Occupy Wall Street Movement on National Public Radio.  The report contained recordings of the occupiers’ innovative, low-tech amplification system where the people in the immediate vicinity of the speaker echo his or … Continue reading →

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Diversity and Inclusion: What’s Voice Got To Do With It?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

I recently offered a Full Voice presentation for a group of diversity and inclusion managers at a large financial institution. Expressions like, “we need every voice at the table” or “everyone must have a voice in this organization” inevitably arise … Continue reading →

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Sounds and Silence

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Stay close to any sounds that make you glad you are alive. ~Hafiz What are those sounds in your life? Wind in the trees outside your window? The voice of a beloved child? The song of the sea? James Brown’s … Continue reading →

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Voice – The Original Information Superhighway

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

In the days before the printing press, most information in the world was conveyed through the oral tradition. Imagine how important the voice was in those times.  There were dire consequences if you didn’t adequately: •  transmit information about hunting … Continue reading →

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