Let Your Heart Sing – Reclaiming the Voice as Sacred Medicine
1. Remembering the Forgotten Instrument
Growing up in a culture where singing was left to professionals, I never saw my voice as something sacred — or even worthy. In the Western world, we rarely sing unless we’re trained, unless we’re told we’re "good." The voice is often judged, criticized, or silenced before it’s ever truly free. I absorbed this mindset for years, quietly carrying the belief that singing was not for me.
2. A New Soundscape
That began to shift when I moved to Mexico. Here, I discovered a vibrant, welcoming community of musicians, singers, and seekers who sang not to perform, but to connect — with the earth, with spirit, with each other. It was raw, heart-centered, and deeply moving. For the first time, I felt permission — not from others, but from within — to explore my own voice.
3. Singing as Spiritual Practice
I began taking occasional classes and experimenting on my own. Singing became more than expression — it became medicine. In the world of medicine music, intention matters more than perfection. The voice becomes vibration, and the body, a sacred instrument. With each note, I could feel old stories unravel. Singing helped me move energy, soften fear, and return to presence. It became a form of prayer — simple, humble, and powerful.
4. Letting Go of Shame
The biggest shift wasn’t technical — it was emotional. I stopped needing to sound “good.” I stopped hiding. I gave myself permission to be heard. And with time, my voice grew stronger, freer, more joyful. Today, I sing without shame, and I encourage others to do the same.
5. An Invitation to Sing
You don’t need to be a singer to sing. You don’t need training or approval. All you need is your breath, your heart, and a willingness to open. Singing is a natural, ancient tool for healing, release, and celebration. It reconnects us to our essence — to the joy of simply being alive.
Let’s normalize singing not for perfection, but for connection. Let’s sing with lightness, curiosity, and reverence. Let your voice rise. Let your heart sing.
Love, Flo
