Holy cannoli. It was killing me to have to pick ONE winner for the gong. Killing me. You are all simply amazing.
I believe in all of you. I believe in the power of your dreams, wishes, and prayers. You are fully supported by me and the entire rest of the world. Fully supported.
By going through the exercise of targeting your biggest challenges, dreaming of the gong, and sweeping through the New Year on your victory chariot, I assure you that INCREDIBLE things are coming at you in 2012. Prepare yourself for prosperity and abundance.
Let’s give a HUGE thankful shout-out to West Music for making this all possible. Can you believe the generosity?
Comments like these just go to show the bright light that 2012 has in store for you:
Hey, if I don’t win, this is inspiring as all get up and I’ve absolutely loved filling this in!!!
I have many instruments and I have never even given much thought to acquiring a gong………how awesome to have this come into my awareness.
Even if I don’t win the gong I feel like I have found a new area of interest that I would like to explore further!
A non-entry occupational therapist even emailed me (used with permission):
I am a pediatric occupational therapist and work with severe and profound MR kids as well as autistic kids in the public school system. Had facilitation training with Arthur Hull and Remo health rhythms and studied djembe for two years with a teacher from Senegal… Your video online inspired me to purchase a gong! Hope to work it in with the bag of tricks to make things fun.
Take the inspiration and run.
By the way, how awesome is our community? Music therapists, expressive artists, drum circle facilitators, rhythm lovers. My hope is that the #GongLove creates an even greater wave of community awareness and support for each other on Facebook, Twitter, offline… I hope you get to know each other by writing notes of encouragement when you feel inspired. And now for the big moment…
The Grand Prize winner of the gong is…
Kellee Coviak – This is a woman of clarity. She knows precisely what her challenges are, and she knows exactly how to overcome. (All in less than 100 words, too!) She is deeply deserving of a brand new, shiny gong for the New Year.
Congratulations Kellee! Woo hoo!
So, here’s the deal. Many of your responses were so amazing that I couldn’t just pick one winner. My new Intro to Toning class goes perfectly with our theme of strike-the-gong-for-wellness, and I think you’re gonna dig it! These contestants win a free spot in my new class.
Additional winners are…
Deborah Masterson – Beautiful, eloquent response. No doubt this beautiful Hawaiian understands rhythm-based wellness in and out.
Gabby Banzon – I’ve never met a student with so much self-awareness. Blew me away.
Michelle Lasco – Spoken from a caring, uber-loving heart.
Erin Bullard – This mom has got some clarity and balance comin’ her way! I’m a huge supporter of yoga-drum.
Sue Ann Gleason – I’m joining her in sending light and love to over-worked, under-paid staff people in assisted living.
Lisa Barnett – I can just tell… she is creative!
Please give the winners some love in the comments below! =)
Thanks for all of your incredible support in 2011. And I’ll keep bringing you creative, fun ways to interact, shake things up, and get inspired into 2012. The best way to stay connected is by signing up for the newsletter. Then you’ll never miss a beat from me!
Great Contest Kat – your creativity is inspiring! I had fun coming up with things to post
2012 is going to be a great year! I am ready! Thanks for the inspiration!
Yes! It’s going to ROCK! Congrats on your new contract for February!!
Congrats to all the winners – well deserved I might add. Kat you are such an inspiration! Let’s all ring in a great year!
Woo hooo! I’m right there with you JoAnn. Many blessings for you and your family =)
Kat. I just posted this comment on your Sound Health Page but wanted to post it here as well….thank-you so much for all of the good feelings you generated with this quest for the gong………and I so appreciate being included in the list of winners. I will look forward to the Introduction To Toning Class! Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for all you do to keep our music therapy community so vibrant!
I feel like you came into my world at just the right time………many thanks!
Yay! Absolutely! I’ll keep it big and bold from here on out =) I’m glad we have found each other!
Congratulations, Kellee!!
When I first read your entry, I thought, “Now *there’s* a winner.” And congratulations also on your marriage.
Mahalo, Kat, for running this contest, Honing one’s mission into 100 words is always a great exercise, and Big Mahalo for awarding me the toning class. I’ve been using toning in both TaKeTiNa and meditation classes. I’m looking forward to expanding my horizons with you. See you Jan 11!!
Thanks, Deborah!
YOUR entry actually caught MY attention! We are actually doing a destination ceremony/honeymoon (before our reception back home) in the beautiful state of Hawaii! I can’t wait to head out your way.
Can’t wait to see you then. Thanks for your entry and enthusiasm, Deborah!
Congratulations ladies! Reading all of your entries was SO inspiring!
And reading yours was inspiring, too, Heather! Thanks for participating and getting excited with us! Many blessings for 2012.
Thanks so much, Kat! I am literally SHAKING with excitement!
Yee haw!
Congratulations to all the winners! It was fun to participate and think about winning the gong. Thanks to Kat and West Music for this exciting contest!!
And thanks to YOU for participating in the excitement! Happy holidays, Natalie!
Congratulations, Kellee, and thank you, Kat for such a fun contest! Looking forward to your much-needed toning workshop! Yippee! In gratitude, Erin.
Awesome Erin – See you there!
So sad – I will continue on my quest to find a large healing Gong for our retreat. That said, CONGRATULATIONS to the winner(s)! Happy Holidays all!
Dave I wish you the very best in the new year. Good things are coming your way.
Congrats to EVERYONE!!!
I’m a winner! I’m a winner! Actually, I think your class may give me something even more tangible to take with me on my next visit to see my dad. Thank you for the lyrics you add to my life every single day, Kat!
Yayyyyy. I’m so happy! Looking forward to having you in the class, Sue Ann =)