1i Ethos of sound

The character behind the sound, or the “Ethos” you introduce to the field of the listener is probably the most important aspect to consider! If you pay close attention, you realize that each bowl has its own energy. It might be associated with a specific mood, temperature, color, steepness (how high and tight the tones are), roughness, smell, season, situation or even scenario. Each bowl has its own message and energy to offer.

The sound alone may provoke a memory or emotion that can penetrate through the layers of subconsciousness to the surface of the psyche. That kind of response to a simple sound may bring up something very valuable for daily life, something that could be a solution to a current issue. Some tones can appear as a blanket of safety or make one let go of stagnant emotions, such as fear. Melancholic tones may turn time back to childhood, or evoke memories of being loved, or, in some cases, of being hurt.

The sound could easily provoke tears. These could be tears of joy or sadness. The message could be “invisible” and yet so powerful that the listener may not even be conscious of what the sound is attempting to tell. Still, even without known reasons, with no “finger on it”, one may simply cry. The sound could also lead to a dark place by bringing up fears or bad memories, or it could do the opposite, inviting one’s experience joy and laughter.

It’s essentially important to thoughtfully choose the right bowl/s when working with a particular issue. It's essentially important to select the instrument with the right Ethos according to the listener's needs. It is crucial to understand the energy of your instruments, especially when you are forming the set to put around a head, choosing a bowl for the heart center or working with the stomach.

* I personally choose to work with very gentle and joyful sounds that carry hidden wisdom and mystery. I would never place a bowl with very rough mechanical vibrations and a “dark” tone on someone's stomach. We digest our experiences and emotions in there, so be careful with that. When selecting a bowl to work with the heart center, be sure to use plenty of discretion and consideration. Someone may need a grounding sound, a warrior sound or even a darker sound (to go through the trauma). Others may need supportive sounds of grace and glory. 

Once the energy of a specific event is triggered and brought up for the observation of the listener, one could tap into this energy and work with it using the guidance of the facilitator. 

So many times I've witnessed people cry during my sessions. I always prepare my audience by saying that if any strong emotion rises up, tap into it, go there even if it requires you to go to the darkest corners of your soul. We make an agreement that crying and laughing is OK. After all, this is the reason you are here, to experience the relief. This is the reason I am here, to provide you with a safe environment. I am here to guide you on your path of healing.    

Listen!

Please listen to the audio clips below wearing your headphones. Close your eyes and connect with each sound. I named these Ethos following my first emotional response while listening to the clips. You may agree with the names I came with, or follow your own imagination. The most important thing is that you listen and feel what is the message of sound.