We spend so much time communicating with each other – with our loved ones, friends, work colleagues, neighbours and the strangers who serve us in shops and offices, pass us on the street, or sit next to us in the bus or train. We are a social species, so communication is critical for our survival.

There are many layers and levels of human communication that we will explore together in future issues; from body language to listening, and from the way our energies resonate with each other to silent heart-to-heart communion.

In this issue, we explore the way we speak. The spoken voice is the transmission of sound from one being to others. It therefore is an expression of our inner being. Here are some tips from three wise men throughout the ages.