Lição 1
The Inner Space From Which I Speak
To express ourselves accurately—that is, without aggression or submission—we are invited to pacify the space where our words originate. We must feel that our speech is not formed solely in our head, our mouth; it comes from much deeper, from our heart, from our history. Speaking from the fear of rejection produces speech that is muted, cautious, almost inaudible. Speaking from the fear of being ignored or dominated produces speech that is tense, defensive, sometimes abrupt. Neither of these is a mistake: they are protective strategies that influence how we express ourselves.
Lição 2
Embracing The Wound Of Erasure Without Drowning In It
On some level, we know we've learned to remain silent to preserve the connection. We've sometimes believed our words were useless, too fragile, not interesting enough to be heard. This wound of invisibility is silent, but it leaves a profound weariness. It pushes us to withdraw, to postpone, to wait for a better moment that never comes. In this stage, we don't try to force our voices. We first learn to embrace the pain of having been barely heard.
Lição 3
Soothing The Harshness Of Our Words
When we've been held back too much, too often forbidden, judged, criticized, denied, scorned, or not heard, welcomed, or listened to enough, our words eventually come out unfiltered. Not out of aggression, but from inner saturation. Our words are like a volcano propelled by the force of the eruption that is the feeling of injustice.
Lição 4
Nurturing Responsible And Vibrant Speech
In this final step, we stop seeking the approval of others or avoiding conflict, stop remaining silent. We will ally our mind and our body. This alliance is a clearing of the path that has always existed. Together, we will strengthen the ability of our words to take root, to align with our body, sensations, and emotions.an embodied voice