Let Your Voice Be Heard

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

It is amazing that each and every one of us has a unique voice.  No two voices are truly alike.  We all have a distinct speech pattern.  A voice can remind us of another voice or even sound like someone else’s but our voices are unique.

Daily I teach and encourage students to speak up and let their voice be heard.  Sure we have to have order so they need to raise their hand but when I see a hand go up, I call on them because it is important for their voice to be heard.  There are other students who try to speak for and answer for another student but I stop them and make sure that the other student’s voice is heard.  I also remind them, don’t let someone else speak for you, speak for yourself.

One of the beautiful things about a book is that it introduces your voice to the world.  Your distinct vocabulary, phrasing, ideas and take on a familiar subject or new concept.

No matter the format of the book, your voice should be heard.  You have something to say.  You have information to share.  You have an answer to someone’s question.  Even though someone else may have the answer, don’t let someone speak for you.  Speak up for your expertise, ideas, creativity and gift.  Speak up and let your voice be heard.