I haven’t said a single word for 24 hours now. Indeed, not a single sound. Even when I was a newborn baby I could howl – so I guess this is the first time in my life my vocal cords have ceased to vibrate. I feel a bit like a piano that nobody plays or a guitar that nobody strums – but the hardest part of my voicelessness is that it’s self-inflicted – I can speak, but I mustn’t so that makes it a state more akin to not smoking or drinking wine on a weekday… and we all know how difficult that is! I’m hoping this blog will help… it’s a means of expression and it will also give me a daily task. I intend too to comment on what inspires me during these two weeks – from the news, from life – all those little snippets of info in a day that I habitually exchange through the spoken word. People tell me I talk a lot – maybe that’s why my poor vocal cords got a bit tired in the first place. Well now I’m forced to be in “less is more” mode…
Poor you. Can't imagine what you are going through, being a vocal person like yourself. It will make you stronger and appreciate our ability to do what we do through communication.
ReplyDeleteA period for taking care of your other senses, Sarah. But continue to rest that voice.
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