Category Archives: silence

What a Racket – Some Reflections on Noise

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

It’s high summer in Minneapolis. Usually that means that I begin my days out in the garden, sleepily gazing at whatever is blooming while I take my first blissful sips of coffee. I was doing that just this morning when … 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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Jewels – Reflections from the Dark

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Barbara McAfee

It’s the dark time of year here in the north country where I live. In addition to the oh-so-short daylight, we have had a long run of cloudy and foggy weather. I am missing the luminous presence of snow cover. … Continue reading →

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Voiceless

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Barbara McAfee

I recently lost my voice to laryngitis for six weeks. During that time, the sounds I could make ranged from a whisper to a croak to a flimsy peep. I couldn’t speak or sing. When I opened my mouth, I … Continue reading →

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Karly’s Garden

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barbara McAfee

Many of you have met my beloved friend, Karly Wahlin, through her beautiful music, blog, poetry, and my stories about her.  I met Karly several years ago when I was invited to produce a CD of her soulful classical piano … 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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