Written by Caroline Joseph Reese, Wellness Practitioner
Caroline Joseph Reese has developed a holistic approach to wellness that integrates many healing modalities. Caroline currently serves as the Wellness Resident Practitioner and Supervisor at the Four Seasons Lāna'i in Hawaii.
One of the most challenging emotions to navigate is the resistance to feeling emotions, as this can create a blockage in our emotional flow. Some reasons that create the resistance can be fear of vulnerability, cultural and societal conditioning, past trauma or unresolved issues, lack of emotional awareness, and avoidance.
Emotions play a vital role in our well-being and personal growth, serving as important signals that can guide us towards healing, self-discovery, and authenticity.
Our emotions can be likened to frequencies, emitting vibrations that can either be in harmony or discordance within our inner being.
Understanding stuck emotions
Stuck emotions can be compared to unfinished songs, lingering within us, and affecting our overall well-being. The initial step towards emotional healing is embracing and allowing yourself to feel your emotions fully, rather than resisting or suppressing them. Many individuals find themselves disconnected from their emotions, often stuck in a state of emotional resistance.
Utilizing the power of your voice to heal emotions
The power of our voice to heal us when we make a sound lies in the profound connection between sound, vibration, and our physical, emotional, and energetic bodies.
Sound is vibration, and different frequencies of sound can interact with the cells, tissues, and energy systems of our body. When we produce sound through our voice, we are creating vibrations that can resonate with and influence our own energy field, promoting harmony, balance, and coherence within our being. This vibrational healing can have a direct impact on our physical health, emotional well-being, and mental clarity.
The act of vocalizing sound through our voice allows us to express our emotions, thoughts, and energies in a tangible way. By making a sound, we have an outlet for releasing built-up tensions, stress, and stagnation held within us, which can contribute to a sense of catharsis and emotional release.
When we produce a sound with a certain quality, frequency, or intention, we can entrain our own vibrations to that of the sound, leading to a state of coherence and harmony within ourselves.
4 simple steps to practice using your voice to heal emotions
Step 1: Vocalize the sound of the emotion: Release the grip of the emotion by vocalizing the sound associated with it
When you vocalize the sound of the emotion, you are essentially giving it a voice and allowing it to be expressed outwardly.
For example, if you are feeling anger, you may choose to vocalize a sharp, forceful sound to express that emotion. By doing so, you are giving your anger a channel to be released rather than bottling it up inside. Similarly, if you are feeling sadness, you might vocalize a softer, more mournful sound to express the depth of that emotion.
Vocalizing the sound of the emotion allows you to connect with it on a visceral level, bypassing the analytical mind and tapping into the raw essence of the feeling. This practice can help you process and release the emotion more effectively, leading to a greater sense of emotional release and relief.
Step 2: Tune into your body: Make the sound that your body naturally wants to express to surrender to its wisdom
When you tune into your body and make the sound that it naturally wants to express, you are tapping into the innate intelligence and wisdom stored within your physical being. Our bodies often hold onto emotions and tensions that we may not even be consciously aware of, and by allowing these emotions to surface through sound, we create an opportunity for healing and release.
For example, if you are feeling a sense of constriction or tightness in your chest, your body may naturally want to release this tension through a deep sigh or a long, low sound. By tuning into your body and following its lead in making these sounds, you are giving yourself permission to let go of any emotional blockages that may be stored in that area.
Similarly, if you are feeling a sense of expansiveness or joy, your body may want to express this through laughter or high-pitched sounds of delight. By allowing yourself to make these sounds freely and without judgment, you are giving yourself the gift of fully embodying and expressing the positive emotions that are flowing through you.
Making sounds that your body naturally wants to express can be a powerful way to connect with yourself on a deep level, allowing you to release pent-up emotions, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being and balance. This practice can also help you to cultivate a greater sense of body awareness and mindfulness, as you learn to listen and respond to the messages that your body is sending you through sound.
Step 3: Transform negative emotions: Vocalize a sound that uplifts and shifts the energy towards positivity
When you vocalize a sound that uplifts and shifts the energy from negative to positive, you are engaging in a powerful practice of transformation and emotional alchemy. Negative emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, or anxiety can create energetic blockages within our bodies, leading to feelings of heaviness, tension, and imbalance. By vocalizing a sound that counteracts these negative emotions, you are actively working to release these blockages and shift your energetic state towards one of positivity and lightness.
For instance, if you are feeling overwhelmed with fear or anxiety, you may find that vocalizing a sound of strength and courage—such as a powerful roar or a confident chant—can help you to reclaim your sense of inner power and resilience. This vocal expression can serve as a potent tool for grounding yourself in the present moment, releasing fear-based patterns, and cultivating a sense of empowerment and courage.
Similarly, if you are struggling with feelings of anger or frustration, vocalizing sounds of forgiveness, compassion, or peace can help to soften and transmute these challenging emotions. By offering yourself and others sounds of kindness, understanding, and harmony, you are consciously shifting the energy within and around you towards a more harmonious and compassionate state.
Transforming negative emotions through vocalization can also be a deeply cathartic and liberating process. By giving voice to your feelings and emotions in a safe and intentional way, you create an opportunity to release pent-up energy and emotional tension, allowing for greater emotional release and inner spaciousness. This practice can help you to cultivate a sense of emotional balance, resilience, and inner peace, as you learn to recognize and transform challenging emotions with grace and self-awareness.
Step 4: Elevate emotional frequency: Use a sound associated with a higher emotion to elevate your internal state
When you use a sound associated with a higher emotion to elevate your internal state, you are tapping into the power of vibrational frequencies to raise your energy and shift your emotional state towards a more positive and elevated level. Emotions carry their own unique energetic frequencies, with higher emotions such as love, joy, gratitude, and compassion vibrating at a higher frequency compared to lower emotions like fear, anger, and sadness.
By intentionally choosing to produce a sound that resonates with these higher emotional frequencies, you are aligning yourself with the qualities and vibrations of these elevated emotions, allowing their energy to flow through you and uplift your being. For example, vocalizing a sound of love or compassion—such as a gentle hum, a nurturing tone, or a heart-centered chant—can help you connect with the healing and harmonizing frequencies of these emotions, promoting a sense of inner peace, connection, and kindness.
Similarly, using sounds associated with joy, gratitude, or happiness—such as playful laughter, uplifting melodies, or celebratory chants—can help you to amplify these positive emotions within yourself and cultivate a sense of lightness, appreciation, and abundance. When you immerse yourself in the vibrations of these higher emotions through vocalization, you are inviting their transformative power to permeate your being and radiate outward into your interactions and environment.
As you attune yourself to the frequencies of love, joy, gratitude, and compassion through sound, you are creating a vibrational resonance that supports emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment. This practice can help you to shift out of lower vibrational states, transcend limiting belief patterns, and open yourself to the limitless potential of higher consciousness and inner peace.
How to embrace this practice daily
Make it a daily practice to ask yourself how you are feeling and then sound out the emotion. This is a powerful way to cultivate emotional resilience, expand your capacity for love and joy, and awaken to the innate wisdom and harmony of your heart's voice. By consciously choosing to engage with sounds that uplift and inspire, you are co-creating a harmonious resonance within yourself and the world around you, fostering positive transformation, healing, and growth on a deeper level.
Recap of the 4 simple steps
Step 1: By giving voice to your emotions through sound, you are honoring and validating your inner experiences, offering yourself the space to fully feel and express what you are going through.
Step 2: By tuning into your body and vocalizing the sounds it wants to express is a form of self-care and self-expression.
Step 3: By vocalizing sounds that uplift and shift the energy towards positivity, you are harnessing the transformative power of your voice to create a shift in your inner landscape and emotional well-being.
Step 4: By elevating your emotional frequency through intentional vocalization can have profound effects on your overall well-being and consciousness.
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Caroline Joseph Reese, Wellness Practitioner
Caroline Joseph Reese is the creator of the Discover Self Coaching Course, which is designed to empower individuals to discover their true selves and empower others. Caroline is a dedicated and passionate healer who approaches each person she meets with love and genuine respect. Caroline currently serves as the Wellness Resident Practitioner and Supervisor at the Four Seasons Lāna'i in Hawaii.
