Elizabeth Bernstein's whimsical article in today's WSJ "I Just Called to Say, Ahem, I, Uhh, Love You" describes the riskiness of sharing your feelings -- especially as Valentines Day approaches.This thought stood out:
"Technology doesn't help, even as it keeps us hyper-connected. We email, text or tweet in as few words as possible, many of which we don't even bother to spell out. And without eye contact, or even full sentences, it's hard to express our true feelings."
We beg to differ...
Technology can help. At VoiceQuilt, every day gift givers express their thoughts and sentiments for a loved one with a "tool" that is uniquely individual -- their voice.
Callers sometimes struggle over the exact words to say in their VoiceQuilt message, under the impression that they must say something "MONUMENTAL", worthy of being carved into a mountain side...
In fact, the opposite is true. The way you say something - your accent, tone, laugh - conjures up images and memories for a loved one that go beyond words. A playlist of friends and family singing "Happy Birthday" conjures up fond memories and conveys great love. In short, it's not what you say. It's how you say it.
Let's face it. Voices are as unique as finger prints. Who wouldn't want to hear the voices of loved ones?
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