JillsWingsOfLight  December 18 2013

Another variation of consciously using our voice to create positive change is demonstrated in the next exercise. In this case we are going to incorporate sounds of the following fundamental elements into our voice:

* Metal
* Air
* Water
* Wood
* Fire
* Earth

The elements can be detected in our voices as follows:

* Metal – has the feel of clarity and resonance. Some good teachers have metallic voices that keep the class awake and command attention. In an unbalanced state people with this voice can be over meticulous or overwhelming in crowded places.

* Air – has the feel of uplifting energy, taking one away from the earthly plane. This voice does not feel grounded or weighted down. 

* Water – has the feel of kindness and  understanding. It has also been said to be intoxicating, soothing, healing and uplifting. A person with this voice links words and ideas. In an unbalanced state this voice type can be draining and sad.

* Wood – has the feel of a soft and vibrant nature. A person with this sensitive voice needs peace and quiet.

* Fire – has the feel of enthusiasm and loving vibrations that transmit joy. It has also been said that this quality conveys an impressive, exciting, arousing, awakening and horrible impression. When a person with this voice is unbalanced he can be overwhelming, to the point of hysteria.

* Earth – has the feel of stillness, security, quietude, being slow moving, being reflective, low-pitched, calming and secure. It has also been said to be hope inspiring, encouraging and tempting. In an unbalanced condition this person is too slow and can be depressing.

Which of these elemental sounds are in your voice? Practice using all of them! There are times when we can enhance the feelings associated with our words by adding the appropriate elemental sound.

Your sounds may change over time reflecting your mood and personality swings.

The voice expresses ‘perfectly’ inner fear, anger, sadness or joy, and reveals even more subtle nuances which are related not only to emotions, but to level of consciousness”. You can consciously change and manipulate your voice to get more of what you want in life. You can use your voice and be more effective in what you do – just as a persuasive speaker can sway his audience. You can do this by adding the sounds of the elements to your voice, depending on your circumstances.

Here are some examples.

• To show flexibility – put water sounds in your voice.
• To increase strength – add an earthy sound.
• To let go of the past – use an airy voice.
• To command immediate attention – add fire to your voice.
• To calm someone down – show an earthy sound in your voice.
• To express compassion – add sounds with the water element sound.

Can your voice help in relationships? Yes! The quality of your voice has a strong, yet unconscious effect on others. Subtly your sounds affect people – a fiery voice repels a metallic one, while it gives stability to the airy voice. A person with an earthy voice can make a water person feel stifled, while it soothes a fiery voice.