I Heard a Voice
What did you say?
Before the school year ended. A group of scholars in a Freshmen English class had to complete a Podcast project. Since I’m a podcaster they asked me to talk with them about the importance of being yourself in the process.
There’s an old hymn (one of my favorites actually) says
I heard the voice of Jesus saying…
The power of using our voice is paramount. It’s not because of the words. But it must come from the depths of our soul. Thus, making it authentic. Over time, people recognize our words because they know our voice. Here are a few things that I shared with them, that helped me.
Know who your authentic self
Know that you are important. Know that you have gifts and talents that can change the world around you. Embrace who you are. Your journey and perspective is what we need. But we will not know that if you are trying to be someone else. This is what sets you apart from the rest of the world.
In a place and space that focuses on algorithms and data. Be the one that breaks it with the hammer of authenticity. Your personality should shine through the clouds of whatever conduit that is being used at the time. Be honest, and transparent with the people. Most importantly be honest yourself. It should be felt
Through the audio
Through the blog
The essay
The video
We should see flashes of your authentic self in your body of work. Remember, every day will not be sunny. In the rainy days of life, you should be authentic enough to share that also. If you are crying, let your tears flow through the media. Allow your sadness to permeate the pages. This will show your humanity.
Know your audience
Whenever I write or speak. I ask myself
Who are you speaking to?
You may have over 500 people in the room. The question is,
Who is the one person you are trying to reach?
You must be ok with knowing that every message isn’t for everyone. But your one message is for that one person. Know your audience. Understand who they are and where they are. Not only a physical location but to know where they are mentally.
Know your message
What is it you are trying to tell us?
Your message is the most important thing. Don’t focus on money. The reason why so many people are on these platforms is in hopes that they will strike it big. Resulting in early retirement. Enabling a person to create content all day and not clock in to work. At the same time, the reason why so many fail is because they fail to have a message.
A message that reaches the hearts and minds of people.
A message that encouarages us to do better
To live better
To see things better
Even
To change for the better
If your message is love. Let it be love. If your message is hope, let it be hope. If your message is self-improvement, or life lessons. Be loud with it!
Be a real influencer. Because without a message, you are another person occupying space. Wasting our time.
Message over monetization.
Conclusion
We must be ourselves even in this blog space. It’s true we use words, but the people have to hear our voice. Be authentic, know your audience, and know your message.
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