喜樂充滿你

Joy Of Happiness

這首歌的誕生，沿由於2015年南區支持小組音樂治療工作坊的舉行。那一連數次的工作坊展現了病人無窮的創作力，及他們對生命的抱負和執著。當天工作坊的情形仍歷歷在目。

我們是次工作坊的主題是"快樂"。我們先聽過與快樂相關的歌曲，也彼此分享。在創作當中- 我們分享到甚麼事情會讓我們覺得"快樂"。討論期間病人分享能享受一息空氣，清晨陽光的美麗已是"快樂"，有義工分享和家人相聚的珍貴。。。奇怪的是，許多參與者不約而同的認為最快樂就是透過康恩認識主耶穌，這是好得無比的禮物。其他病人不單未有反感，反而問及主耶穌和信仰的問題。。。他們說道，我們豈不都有從神而來的"喜樂"嗎? 我們擁有的"快樂"已超越快樂，成為永恆的"喜樂"了!

不久之後，一些義工和病人相聚傾談歌詞，認真的作出修訂，過程中也分享到自己對生命和信仰的點滴。他們提到，他們看到彼此支持鼓勵的重要性，更從詩歌創作中對生命有新的感受。

詩歌創作後，病人和義工勇敢地在康恩的晚會裡獻唱，當中有病人已數年來沒有晚上駕車外出活動，亦有病人感動流淚。。。當晚會眾，醫生，義工們都一起唱頌這首歌，場面感動。現在此曲彷彿成為支持小組的主題曲，一再在支持小(組)，開放日，各聚會中反覆唱詠。

病人告訴我，他從未想過自己會這麼喜歡音樂，更從未想過能將自己最希望傳遞的訊息以一首歌送給親朋。現在他會更積極面對人生，傳遞福音。

現在從詩歌創作，修訂，錄影，獻唱，直至現在詩歌的錄製，都看到病人對詩歌中訊息的重視。
病人和義工們借此詩歌告(訴)大家他們最珍貴的禮物- 天父主耶穌- 盼望你也能明白他們的心聲。

願喜樂也一樣充滿你!
共勉之

註冊音樂治療師
Hanna Tsoi

Reflections

Reflections 

Its been quite a few years since I've started my work at Oncology and palliative care alongside with other work. I could still remember the calling of working in this field during my masters study, with the voice saying, "be with them, it will be much needed". I simply followed it and never expected it to be such an amazing journey.

It has never been easy. Yes, the work is not just about rainbows and butterflies. Singing and playing music at bedside with the patients and families, or having time together was just an intervention. From seeing patients at home to being at hospital, there were many moments that I recall families with desperate faces, in need of support right in the moment. After work at my volunteer work CanCare, there were many urgent moments of people calling and seeking for help...

Nevertheless, in hopelessness and desperation, it is very rewarding to be a company. To walk together. It is most rewarding seeing families recall the moments- yet still rejoicing in the time of suffering. There were numerous families expressing the need of support with those few lines of music. It is most important seeing families grasping what's important, remembering and believing. I myself have also been moved by music as an expression.

With the circumstances I've been through, It really reminds me how to truly walk in light. How to make your life count. How to truly live a life that He lives. Do things that matters to you. Live every moment well.

Thanks my great friend...it's been a year. It was one of the toughest years I've been through... seeing you go through so many treatments. However, you've taught me so much and I'll continue to remember the way you have walked the tough journey. You were so strong in faith despite of the circumstances. You had such positivity and joy. Most importantly, you consider others' faith and eternity more than anything else. We will continue the way you loved others. Words cannot express more, but I love you so much :)

Even though it's a tough journey, it has been a very rewarding life journey. I cannot thank more of my families and friends, as well as the very special someone walking alongside with me.

"I will rejoice. In every season
I have a reason to sing,
I have a reason to worship."
- Desert Song

May music continue to speak the melody of life for many.
Keep rejoicing. 2017 :)

Many blessings ahead.

Mental Health and Music Therapy

Dear all,

It's been a while! I just want to note the benefits of music therapy and mental health!
Music is essential for mental health , knowing music is accessible anytime, anywhere.
It could connect souls and minds at mind for many times.

- Australian Music Therapy association

Please have a look below for more information: 

https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-use-music-for-mental-health