All of these are valid ways of being here. The gong does not interpret observation as avoidance. It does not reward immersion. It does not deepen when you focus harder. It remains steady whether you are close or far.

Our nervous system is constantly responding to internal and external cues. Stress, trauma, and unresolved emotions can keep it in a heightened state, often leaving the body tense and the mind restless. Traditional approaches to healing focus on cognitive processing, but sound engages the nervous system in a direct and embodied way, allowing regulation to happen without forcing it.