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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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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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