THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING HEARD: In the past 2 years I have had a greater audience for my voice, be that in person or in writing. I am increasingly aware of this growing privilege. And, while I attribute some of this to my own gifts and efforts, I know this is not the whole story. As a counselor, I have listened to the intelligence, wisdom, creativity, spirit, and beauty of so many people whose voices will be heard by only a few people, maybe only by me. I cherish these people- their gifts and voices. I often ask myself, Why havent they been given the megaphone that I have? Why havent their voices been amplified and privileged with more open ears? While some may think it is simply related to their capacity to communicate or the power and intelligence of their message, believe me, this is only 1 part of the equation. Whether ones tone, style, or intelligence reaches a greater public is not only in the individuals control. The spirit of the times, the general cultures openness or readiness to hear, the capacity of people to bend their ears in order to understand the unique language of the individual/artist, and the underlying myth of the individual play an enormous role. Dont fall prey to the mainstream notion that conventional ideas about popularity and success are true measures of the gift you carry or the efforts you make.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:59:43 +0000
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