The Voices Index

About Voices 

A Unison of Voices: Fellowship

Unity/Sameness in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Shared higher aims and/or purposes with others.

An Octave of Voices: Integrity

Strength/Wholeness/Balance in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Aspects of Self in service to higher aims; inner unity expressed in state and action.

A Perfect Fifth of Voices: Avowal

Initiative in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: A sacred vow; commitment with the whole of oneself.

A Perfect Fourth of Voices: Compassion

Receptivity/Inclusiveness in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Opening one's heart to the suffering of others, and responding with love and care.

A Major Third of Voices: Peace

Ease/Resolution/Improvement in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Loving acceptance and grateful calm: within, given, and received.

A Minor Sixth of Voices: Avocation

Hunger/Desire in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: A higher calling.

A Minor Third of Voices: Sacrifice

Seriousness/Solemnity in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: What we must let go of to further our aim.

A Major Sixth of Voices: Faith

Planning Ahead/Positive Outcomes in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Confidence coupled with acceptance; hope coupled with trust.

A Major Second of Voices: Diversity

Division/Disparity/Independence in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Understanding, acceptance, or celebration of the myriad ways in which life is expressed; embracing differences.

A Minor Seventh of Voices: Surrender

Mystery/Future Unknown in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Letting go into the mystery; relinquishing notions of control; "Let go, let G-d."

A Minor Second of Voices: Conscience

Discord/Opposition/Struggle in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: The call of deeper knowing as it rubs against what might be convenient or desired superficially.

A Major Seventh of Voices: Humility

Absence/Lack in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Acknowledging the virtues we do not possess, the understanding not gained, the conscience not followed.

A Tritone of Voices: Evolution

Impetus/Catalyst/Incentive in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: That which spurs the growth of Being; a shift into a higher state.

A Major Triad of Voices: Right Living

Fulfillment in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: Engaging with life in ways best suited for the growth of Being; doing the dharma, balancing the karma.

A Conductor of Voices: The Guru

A Leader/A Coordinator in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: One who leads or inspires by example in the areas of personal growth, loving kindness, and/or unity.

A Soloist of Voices: The Mystic

An Individualist/A Loner/A Star in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: One whose path to fulfillment is a solitary, inward one; one who eschews orthodoxy, valuing instead direct experience; a hermit.

An Accompanist of Voices: The Boddhisatva

A Support/A Helper in the realm of
Being/The Deeper Self/The Transpersonal

Possible Shades and Subtleties: One who dedicates themselves to alleviating the suffering of others.