Today is the second in a four part series where we’re talking about the 4 Elements of Your Empowered Voice. Click here to read the first part on Grounded Stability.
Exploration is the element of Awareness for an Empowered Voice
My transition from one spiritual path to another (Christianity to Paganism) was a long process over a period of years, and truly, these paths overlap even farther back. My evolution within Christianity set the stage for me to understand spirituality differently, and my experiences in other circles, such as social justice, also weave into that path. The core thread throughout my journey is a desire for healing myself, guiding others through healing, and ultimately empowering others to stand up for themselves and those who are marginalized and oppressed in our society – because I see that as intrinsically tied to healing and empowerment of Self. In order to be willing to change from a religion I had been dedicated to for 30 years, I had to be brave enough to explore the depths of my beliefs, the programming, the things I’d been taught as fact, to see whether I actually believed them, and to bring awareness to what I needed to let go in order to expand spiritually. I researched the pre-Christian traditions of my European ancestors to discover more of my identity, spiritually and otherwise. And I tapped more deeply into my own spiritual gifts and inner wisdom. I discovered more of who I am and how I can best show up in the world…and through this exploration and awareness, I discovered the purpose I desire to live out at this moment in time.
While all the elements of Your Empowered Voice are never-ending in how you can use them as you grow in your voice, this element in particular is one that will always be expanding as you move through life. Your voice can change moment by moment. What your spirit wants to express can change, the energy moving your voice can change, your physical voice can change. Sometimes it’s subtle and sometimes its noticeable. So there is always a shift and this is why presence through this process is important. And it’s why Grounded Stability (see previous post) is important.
One of the ways you can practice Explored Awareness is to journal or meditate and ask yourself why you do a certain thing. Ask yourself if it’s truly something you want or need to do. Keep asking why until you discover the answer. Sometimes it will be a resounding yes because it’s something that brings you joy and connection. Sometimes it will be a sober yes because while it may not be “fun”, it’s important to your healing and expansion (like therapy or shadow work).
When it comes to the physical voice, if you don’t have some sort of singing or vocal experience, you may not be aware of the full capacity of your voice. Or you may have programming or wounds that prevent you from fully experiencing your voice. Playing around with your voice is one of the best ways to free up a blocked feeling. Move your body as you use your voice. Make silly sounds. Make high sounds, and low sounds. Get goofy!! Most vocal exercises sound ridiculous to someone who hasn’t done them before. Sometimes even to those who do them all the time! But our voices are a form of expression deeply rooted in who we are because it’s intrinsically connected to our physical and energy bodies. Our physical and energetic bodies have to support the voice fully in order for the voice to be fully expressed. Sound is literally energy moving from inside our bodies to outside our bodies. It’s our unique vibration being put out into the world. That is powerful! And it starts with JUST DOING IT!
We can only discover our true selves if we’re willing to explore, dig deep, and bring awareness to who we truly are, the shadows we need to integrate into our consciousness. It takes bravery, and oftentimes we need support through the process, whether that’s with a healer, therapist, or coach.
If you’d like support in exploring your voice, check out this video for a guided way to explore your voice. Pay attention to how you feel in the process. Do you feel different after going through this exercise?
Tell me in the comments…what are you exploring in yourself right now? Are you avoiding anything that you need to bring into your conscious awareness?
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