“The Mantra… is a word of power and light that comes from the over-mind inspiration or from some very high plane of Intuition. Its characteristics are a language that conveys infinitely more than the mere surface sense of words seems to indicate, a rhythm that means even more than the language and is born out of the Infinite and disappears into it…”
Sri Aurobindo (The Future Poetry)
Just as the mantra comes from a spark of divine inspiration; so too does your voice.
What is your unique voice?
By this I mean, your essence, your spark, that which when ignited tells others without wonder who you are, who you’ve become or are yet becoming. Your voice is as unique to you as your fingerprint. Have you claimed your uniqueness?
Finding the voice that is YOU alone will support you endlessly. When shared, this voice carries a quality of authenticity that builds trust amongst your tribe, your fans, your audience.
Are you using your voice, or that of another?
Do you know what your voice is, or has it been buried for so long you’re not sure?
If you could re-discover your uniqueness, would you be interested?
How could getting clearer with your voice make any difference to what you do?
Would it make a difference if people could feel the real you in your words?
Would it make a difference if people felt a deeper bond of loyalty to you because they trusted your ‘voice’?
I believe the answer to these questions is YES. And I also believe that when we get a yes; it’s a call to action. If you’re feeling a yes; then let’s get started!
Call to Action!
Here are some stimulating questions to help in getting clearer with your voice:
- What is the voice you’re currently sharing?
- Is it authentically, uniquely you?
- If so, what are the things that make that true? If not, whose voice are you using?
- Why? What are the qualities of that voice that you resonate (vibe) with?
- How could the voice you’re sharing be more accurate to the real you?
- What could you add that would help others get a better sense of your true essence?
- Has your unique voice evolved over time with growing awareness, changing interests, etc.?
- Is this an environmental influence of sorts?
- Would your fingerprint change with changes in your environment?
Dig Deep~
These are not trick questions. Only questions to have you dig a bit deeper. Our finger prints don’t change. They are with us from birth.
Our essence, that which is at the core of our being doesn’t change either.
It’s our life experiences, specifically our perspectives of those experiences, that change and either bring us nearer or farther to that core essence. The more aligned our thinking is with our true nature, the more in sync we are with our uniqueness. Our essence. Our brilliance.
Are You Listening?
It’s this core that we’re listening for.
This is our voice. This is the voice we want to bring to every thing that we say or do. This is the spark that when ignited shines our brilliance for all the world to see…and for our audience to align with as they feel supported in shining their own brilliance.
Isn’t this what we all desire, deep down? It doesn’t matter what our job, vocation, or talent is. This applies to them all. It isn’t prejudiced; doesn’t segregate. Deep down we all want to be who we are, be recognized and have others be able to do the same. Consciously.
How can you impart “infinitely more than the mere surface sense of words seems to indicate” as the mantra does?
Simply by infusing your essence, your eternal spark of inspiration into every word you choose. It’s about layers, depth and truth of character.
If this interests and inspires you, please share your thoughts in the comment section. Let’s talk.
If you’d like some gentle assistance in finding your unique voice and some guidance on how to better share that with others; please connect with me here.
31. March 2009 at 2:08 pm
Great questions to ponder. As a lifelong writer I’ve been hyper-aware of finding my voice, and over the years I’ve felt it come and go. Lately what has helped me tune into my best voice more deeply has been narrowing the focus of what I write about. Now I only write about what I feel most passionate about, which happens to be nature and our connection to it/her.
I looked at your mandala set on Flickr–gorgeous–love the aloe.
Blessed be,
Oriana
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31. March 2009 at 2:39 pm
Dear Oriana…
So wonderful to find you visiting here.
You are so right. The path to finding (and expressing) your voice is absolutely well lit when passion is the lamp.
Allowing passion to guide us serves well in all we do.
I adore your posts & tweets and can feel your passion oozing like fresh sap from the Maple trees…bursting forth enthusiastically like the first buds of spring.
Thanks for the reminder also of ‘narrowing the focus of what you write about’. As we narrow the focus, we distill the sweetness and the flavor of our voice becomes rich and creamy smooth. :0)
So fun to play with words…mixing their textures to stimulate the senses…YUM.
Glad you enjoyed the Mandala art…although credit for that belongs to Mark (@kalalea). We are both Nature lovers and seeing the magic come through the mandalas is always awe-inspiring! Yours are beautiful as well. I see the Sunflower has captured you as well as Mark. :0)
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31. March 2009 at 7:17 pm
I love your questions and call to action! Thanks for sharing them.
Being able to inhabit my True Voice, was what helped me decide to make the switch from psychologist to coach.
I find that being Who You Really Are, and sharing that with clients is what really helps them shift. Not some blank mirror!
And it’s when you let your true personality shine thru that the right clients can find you, because they resonate with Who You Really Are. Then it’s a good match.
If you pretend to be someone you are not, the people who show up, won’t be able to benefit from you as readily! Because they aren’t a true match.
So, yes! I love it. Never be afraid to be who you are- it is your Light, and the quirks that make you unique, that people will appreciate most! Light your light shine through your voice!
1. April 2009 at 7:32 am
Thanks Dr. Jenn!
I’m so happy you’ve stopped by to shine your light of truth and brilliance on this topic.
You shared:
“I find that being Who You Really Are, and sharing that with clients is what really helps them shift. Not some blank mirror!”
These statements really stand out for me. The blank mirror part especially. It’s almost like a mirage of a mirror. It seems reflective from a distance, but when one gets closer there’s nothing there. Interesting.
And I agree completely, it’s when we’re “being who we really are” that others see that reflection and it somehow gives them the courage, the fortitude, the “I can do this!” to shift.
It reminds me of one of my most favorite inspirational, centering passages from Marianne Williamson; this part particularly fits our conversation:
“…And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
The entire passage is below…I read this frequently and find it’s vibration so powerful. It resonates deeply for me as I’m sure it does for many others.
Shine On, Dear Ones!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~Marianne Williamson
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