Open Doors
My logo consists of the Chinese character for 'door' combined with 'mouth' meaning 'to ask or to question' and if you come through my doors you get answers. Last week a number of intrepid souls passed through the doors of the lovely Lotus Wellness in Bangkok to enter the wonderful world of gongs beginning with the flumie workshop followed by levels 1 and 2.
During my workshops I ask, ' Why play gongs?'. The correct answer is not just 'to make money'.
Simon Sinek first proposed his Why, How and What model at TED where he compares Apple to IBM . With IBM you logically choose a laptop while an Apple purchase has an emotional hook. Apple started with a strong 'Why' to change the world. How they did so was through uncompromising innovation and design of products from i-watches to i-phones. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA)
My why is to heal the planet. I inspire by example and deliver experiential learning and trainings, as well as corporate, community and private events. When I have noticeably made an impact on my students it warms the cockles of my heart for I know they will now go forth and share their skills with integrity and passion. Their sincere feedback is the fuel to my fire:
'I had the best week ,one of the best teachers I’ve learned from... Martha Collard is deeply steeped in the ways of the gong and an intuitive teacher, mentor and practitioner - she wields not just mallets but also wit and humour. I have learned so much from you and grown so much as a gong player! Thank you doesn't begin to cover my gratitude for you and your teachings....These courses gave me so much more than techniques. Through the way this course was taught, I didn’t just learn how to play; I learned how to trust myself as a sound catalyst. That confidence now lives in my body, my hands, and my presence.... These courses didn’t just expand my skills — they strengthened my relationship with sound, with myself, and with the way I serve others through vibration.
Thank you.
If any of you are inspired to pick up mallets, my next training is in HK starting Feb 14. www.red-doors.com/events
Go well, play well until we meet again.
