Many people unconsciously hide the music within themselves. Their voice does not reflect the song within. Instead, it rarely gets shared. Our true sound is buried behind a weaker, higher, booming or breathless voice that results in a tone lacking our true nature.

As part of my work at Conscious One I’ve hosted over 200 conference calls in the last few years. This is often my primary interface with the clients who support my business. My voice needs not only to reflect the professionalism of my work, but also be able to connect with and include the people with whom I am speaking. It is the principal tool I use to share myself and acknowledge others.

I owe the strength of this tool in large part to one man, Arthur Joseph, and his work called Vocal Power. His teachings, garnered from decades of experience, have allowed me to present my true Self through my voice. In today’s fast-paced world, sometimes all we have are a few moments to connect with people in a way that is intimate and meaningful. His tools have helped me make the most of every connection.

His work includes seven Empowerment Rituals that he suggests any time you are speaking. These simple techniques, when practiced, become second nature, allowing you to consistently present yourself to the world as you are, demonstrate your natural inner power and take charge of your destiny.

Ritual 1: Thank You to My Source

This can mean thanking anything from God to the moment of creation that brought you into being. It allows you to acknowledge and surrender to something greater than yourself. It gives you the courage to move forward even when you are afraid, knowing that you are serving something larger than the small “me.”

Ritual 2: Love and Let Go

In addition to a greater power we must also acknowledge ourselves for showing up and participating. When asked to love and let go, the body always responds with gratitude and surrender: it breathes. It is our body’s way of saying, “Thank you for the permission to be my Self. I’ll breathe in acknowledgment.” You can use this ritual not only to experience love but also to let go of fear, tension or anything that holds you back.

Ritual 3: Allow a Silent, Loving, Down-through-my-body Breath

The breath is the source of all sound and the connective vibration of life. Breathing calms and energizes the body. Offering a silent, loving, down-through-my-body breath takes us one step deeper into conscious communion with life. The first three rituals are always done prior to making sound and serve to separate you from one reality and establish you in another.

Ritual 4: See the Nasal Edge and Arc of Sound

Place your finger under your nose aligning your fingernail along the top edge of your upper lip. This is the Nasal Edge. Whenever you vocalize, focus on projecting sound forward, through and out of this special spot. Now, tilt your finger and your hand upward at about a 45-degree angle and picture a line extending beyond them. Do not tilt your head and do not tighten your neck and shoulders. This is the leaping-off point for your sound. Practice nasal humming and vocalization with your hand in this position and follow the sound along this trajectory. It will allow you to visualize the natural arc that is created by sound, one that allows your voice to carry even if you do not raise it.

Ritual 5: Pay Attention/Deeper Listening

As you practice Vocal Awareness, you learn to use not only your outer ears but also your deep inner senses to pay attention to the process. When you explore your voice, you explore your own power and mastery. Pay Attention/Deeper Listening should be enacted in every moment. Observe and take notice of the subtle qualities of your sound, your body, your mind, your emotions and your spirit. Pay meticulous attention to the details of the process and listen for the messages of your inner voice.

Ritual 6: Take My Time

Don’t hurry the work. What counts is not speed but effectiveness. Giving your Self permission to take your time will cultivate an atmosphere of security and allow you to garner the greatest benefit.

Ritual 7: Be Conscious of Self

Trust that if the present moment is all it can be, then the result will be what it needs to be. Be aware of the nuances of your physical and emotional experience. Vocally powerful individuals are at ease within and project their Self-acceptance into the world. Your Voice is your identity. So seek the joy in your conscious Self, in your conscious breath, in the vibrations of sound resonating through your body, in the tones that please your ears and in the freedom of your Self-expression.

[Ed. Note: Scott Martineau is a powerful motivational speaker and has been successful at helping thousands with his inspirational messages and pioneering ideas for self-improvement. To learn how you can unleash the true power of you, click here now.]

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