Notice how quickly the human voice reflects the feelings behind it. An angry person’s voice is tight and rigid. Avaricious people tend to speak harshly, almost in a croak. The voice of someone who is arrogant or contemptuous assumes a slightly nasal quality. The voice of one in whom self-interest predominates develops a certain thickness. If one is indifferent to others, his voice will sound flat and dismissive. These tones and many others show the extent to which the voice is both a sounding board for the speaker’s state of consciousness, and an affirmation of that state. Listen especially for the warm tone of voice in those who love God. Project outward, through your own voice, a note of kindness, good humor, and generosity. Project above all your devotion to God. The more you focus on letting these qualities vibrate through your voice, the more they will deepen in yourself.
