The Voice
in Giggles on February 25, 2020
Where are my parents out there in Blogland? Not MY actual parents…I know where they are…I’m talking about all the other parents out there.
Come to think of it…this post applies to everyone…not JUST parents.
Today, I want to talk to you about your voice.
Last week, my sweet hubby took me on a little getaway to Las Vegas. As we were riding the elevator up to our room, three other people joined us in for the trip up. They began to whisper to each other as to which buttons to push, what time to meet downstairs, and approximate times to meet for dinner. My dear husband, being the shy, unobtrusive fellow that he is, inserted himself directly into their conversation and whispered loudly, “WHY ARE WE WHISPERING?”
Everyone in the elevator started laughing.
I turned deep crimson, and elbowed Jeff in the ribs.
Jeff said, “What?”
Needless to say, Jeff bonded with the three strangers over elevator etiquette, in hushed tones for the next thirty-five floors, while I stood in the corner, shaking my head at all of them.
But…it got me thinking…whispering—actually—vocal tones are contagious.
Two days earlier, I was trying to order room service (yes, First World Problems) from the bathroom, because my dear husband was sleeping in the other room. The issue? I was whispering…soon after greeting me, the lady on the other end of the phone was also whispering! Why? No one was sleeping around her. Whispering is contagious.
Now, for my parents out there…hypothetically…if you were to raise your voice at one or more of the angels that run through your house…does one raised voice often lead to another raised voice…to another raised voice…and so and so forth?
Of course it does.
Why?
Vocal tones are contagious.
Here’s a thought: We are all surrounded by folks who honestly test the Jesus in us.
Sometimes it’s a stranger on the street, our boss, our significant other, or those sweet babies screaming like possessed wild banshees through your house…when those moments come, take a breath. Hold it. And adjust your tone.
Practice elevator etiquette.
It might just be the best part of your day…and theirs.