Judy Ringer

'This book is deliciously wise. It's filled with stories that delight and teach in the same moment. And its wisdom, which is eternal, illuminates the path that leads us out of conflict and into deeper relationship with others and with ourselves.'-Margret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science and most recently, Finding Our Way

'Enjoy, savor, and learn as you read Unlikely Teachers, and remember one thing: your teacher is eight in front of you, maybe in your very next breath.'-Thomas Crum, author, The Magic of Conflict and most recently, Three Deep Breaths

'Unlikely Teachers combines will grounded wisdom with accessible practices. It offers a delightful blend of personal experiences, insightful teachings and practical exercises. A wonderful book for anyone looking to become more centered and empowered in their lives.'-Wendy Palmer, author, The Intuitive Body and The Practice of Freedom

Your struggle with life's challenges can change in an instant. It's up to you.

You can have more power, presence, and flow in your relationships and in your life by taking a moment to engage your best self.

Judy Ringer's stories about how the martial art aikido can be applied to everyday conflict are reminders that we can become more conscious about the ways in which we 'invent' our lives from moment to moment. Begin today to turn your difficult moments into golden opportunities.

Contents

Foreword by Thomas Crum
Preface: On this planet
Introduction: Hidden gifts
Part One: Resistance
Choosing my self
Listening when it's not easy
Part Two: Connection
Becoming each other
Relax!
Turn signals and enlightenment
Part Three: Practice
Getting on the mat
Keeping conflict in perspective
Ah, yes...another sporting event
Part Four: Discover
Life is what you make it
Discovery on an icy bridge
Many lessons
Part Five: Power
Beacon street
Wearing the hakama: Lessons in leadership
What is this thing called ki?
Inventing your life
Part Six: Teachers
Where's the struggle?
Dancing with 'Difficult' people
Unlikely teachers
Thank you very much
Afterword: See you on the mat
Acknowledgments
Permissions
Resources (bibliography)
About the author… (plus d'informations)

'This book is deliciously wise. It's filled with stories that delight and teach in the same moment. And its wisdom, which is eternal, illuminates the path that leads us out of conflict and into deeper relationship with others and with ourselves.'-Margaret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science and most recently, Finding Our Way

'Enjoy, savor, and learn as you read Unlikely Teachers, and remember one thing: your teacher is right in front of you, maybe in your very next breath.'-Thomas Crum, author, The Magic of Conflict and most recently, Three Deep Breaths

'Unlikely Teachers combines well grounded wisdom with accessible practices. It offers a delightful blend of personal experiences, insightful tachings and pracitcal exercsises. A wonderful book for anyone looking to become more centered and empowered in their lives.'-Wendy Palmer, author, The Intuitive Body and The Practice of Freedom

Your struggle with life's challenges can change in an instant. It's up to you.

You can have more power, presence, and flow in your relationships and in your life by taking a moment to engage your best self.

Judy Ringer's stories about how the martial art aikido can be applied to everyday conflict are reminders that we can become more conscious about the ways in which we 'invent' our lives from moment to moment. Begin today to turn your difficult moments into golden opportunities.

Contents

Foreword by Thomas Crum
Preface: On this planet
Indroduction: Hidden gifts
Part One Resistance
Choosing my self
Listening when it's not easy
Unwanted guests
Part Two Connection
Becoming each other
Relax!
Turn signals and enlightenment
Part Three Practice
Getting on the mat
Keeping conflict in perspective
Ah, yes...another sporting event
Part Four Discovery
Life is what you make it
Discovery on an icy bridge
Many lessons
Part Five Power
Beacon Street
Wearing the hakama: Lessons in leadership
What is this thing called ki?
Inventing your life
Part Six Teachers
Where's the struggle?
Dancing with 'difficult' people
Unlikely teachers
Thank you very much
Afterword: See you on the mat
Acknowledgments
Permissions
Resources
About the author… (plus d'informations)