Powerful communication has an element of mystery. It invites the next breath into silence. It inspires the idea that emerges from that silence. It requires taking a risk.
When we know how the sound is going to come out, we aren’t singing. We’re holding. When we plan what to say, we aren’t in relationship. We’re controlling.
One of the benefits of a transformational practice is that we learn how to use the breath and voice to connect with our inspiration, to express it with right timing and sensitivity.
When we go into the mystery and retrieve a gem of creative genius, our singing and speaking gives full body chills and causes the eyes to mist over in appreciation. There is a new awareness shared by everyone present.
When you practice, don’t go on autopilot. Be in a dynamic, curious relationship with your voice and your breath. Assume you are about to learn something exquisite and revelatory.