Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/Mar 2019 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 46
Each of these voice
elements; melody, rhythm,
harmony and silence
can add dynamic vocal
interest, deepen personal
expression and bring a
sense of authenticity to all
of your communications
whether they are in speech
or through song.
all things metaphysical deeply into my
business. May the foundations of this
guidance offer a new perspective on how
you relate to your voice.
One of the most effective techniques for
activating your personal expressive power
is aligning the elements of nature and the
seasons of the year with the elements of voice
and music. Don’t worry! No musical knowledge
is required! The Art of Memory™, meaning
your personal memories and life experience of
the seasons along with that of the collective
consciousness, will lead the way.
The beginning of the astrological year is
springtime. Earth begins to wake up. Birds
start chirping and as babies make their first
vocal sounds, so too will you find your true
melody!
Summer comes next. This is when things
heat up! The sun is high in the sky, nature is
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in full bloom and the whole world is moving
with the rhythm of life.
Autumn brings us to the harvest. We
lived it up in summer and having found our
stride, now reflect on how far we’ve come
and whether we’ve lived in harmony with
both our inner self and others.
Winter is the end of the year, the time of
slowing down, relaxation and rest. Nature
appears to sleep. In music, a “rest” symbol
represents silence. It is now time to become
quiet and turn our full attention inward.
How does this relate to your voice? In
what ways could you use this knowledge to
ignite your personal voice presence? Each
of these voice elements; melody, rhythm,
harmony and silence can add dynamic vocal
interest, deepen personal expression and
bring a sense of authenticity to all of your
communications whether they are in speech
or through song.
Invoke Mother Nature with the following
voice element exercises. Invite her to be a
co-creator on your journey to amplify your
message and be heard in a noisy world.
MELODY
Start each day with a sacred voice ritual.
Take a nice deep yawn when you wake
up! Notice how your throat feels open and
relaxed. Yawn a few more times as you go
through your morning routine. This will allow
you to stay tuned in to that open, relaxed
feeling. Sigh softly a few times. Inhale gently
and as you exhale just let the sigh come out.
If you have time, hum to yourself as you get
ready for work. Describe things along your
route on the way to the office. This ritual acts
as a vocal warm up, preparing your voice for
the hours of use ahead.
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