Julie Ward and I working on her solo, singing out!
I heard a song last night by Emma’s Revolution called “Hear My Voice.” It’s a powerful reminder that a women’s voice can change the world.
We don’t always believe that. What I often hear from women is how afraid we are to speak up, to contribute vocally at work, to set positive boundaries, to value our needs and talents in assertive and collaborative ways. We are afraid of possible consequences – rejection, conflict, loss of connection, failure and success.
We need the voice of the feminine in the 21st century – empowered, connected, compassionate and wise. The challenges we all face are a result of disconnected, isolationist, fight-to-win thinking. We need both sides of our creative brains to solve our common challenges – the linear, strategic, analytic approach as well as the holistic, intuitive, empathic approach. The full strength of a woman’s voice is needed at this time to balance the centuries of one-sided control.
As I celebrate my 58th birthday, I realize that it is more important than ever that I speak up. I, too, have been afraid that speaking up might rock the boat and tip me out of my valuable connections. But what I find is, the more I speak and sing with my whole voice, the more connected I feel. Whatever the topic – challenges at work or at home, saving the environment, economic security, moving beyond war, or telling a friend you love them, connect with your core today and speak up with your own open-hearted strength!
In honor of summer officially starting on Monday, I am going to be writing this blog every other week for the next three months. Happy summer!
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