This is a beautiful post. I agree that the tone used can cause a communication bridge. It can make the message being passed across to be misinterpreted in the wrong way. One challenge I have is having a heightened tone. When I'm excited or angry, my tone increases and even if I'm saying very simple words, it's often misinterpreted. Facial expressions can also be a good way to communicate although sometimes it can also be misleading if the facial expression is not the true nature or one's feelings