They often silenced my story and told me not to tell it. Now I am here, sitting in front of the camera, and honestly, no one ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Not all silence is created equal. Some wounds fester in silence while others ...

I have a complicated relationship with silence. Ever since I got my hearing aids, there’s been a lot less of it. Not only because I can actually hear what’s going on around me, but also because of ...

Shhh… do you hear that? Or, rather, not hear that? It’s silence. In our ever-noisy world full of background music, on-demand shows and podcasts, and airplanes ...

Silence is the most powerful tool I’ve discovered. It can help you escape kamikaze people heading straight for you. The power of silence is not often taught. Social media teaches us to react to every ...

Picture this: you're mid-conversation with a coworker, partner, or close friend, and suddenly, the words stop. The pause stretches. Your mind races to fill the space. Is it awkward? Did you say ...

I once had to plan a joint Mennonite-Quaker funeral for a couple at church who lost a son. They were faithful members both of our church, which met in the evening, and of the Friends meeting, which ...

In the mysterious opening of “Behind Me is Silence,” 17 performers, one by one, silently walk through a dark landscape of toppled black chairs. Three vertical panels, covered with words, float above.

When Steve Jobs left Apple to start a new company called NeXT Computer, he was invited to speak at MIT as part of their Distinguished Speakers Series. After his speech, Jobs opened the floor to ...