I first read the poem An Invitation, by Oriah, in my voice class in 2013. The poem first spoke to me, because it describes the way I seek to know people. I don’t want to see the public self, I want to see a person fully exhaled, open and vulnerable in my presence. The poem…
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Face Your Fears
Whew. What a year?! I can’t believe it happened and I can’t believe it’s over. The way last year started was far different from how it ended. 2014 was filled with many new experiences and profound lessons that I cannot summarize and do it justice. I thought about this post for several days and played…
What is the Essence of a Person?
What is the essence of a person? And, what is your essence? Those questions were asked in the book club that I recently joined. The group was silent. I waited a moment for someone to speak. Then I volunteered. My answer was simple the essence of a person is their heart beyond what they are…
Illuminated Voice 