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Welcome back to Ki Moments. Happy New Year. What are you hoping for in 2008? As you make your resolutions, consider what personal conflicts you'd like to resolve. Imagine yourself at the end of 2008 free of the tension that surrounds these difficult relationships and internal struggles. Start now, in this moment. Imagine it. Feel it. Believe it is possible. Then begin to move in that direction. Don't Wait. If you're new to Ki Moments, it's great to have you with us. Each month look for a brief story and helpful workshops on how to manage your "key moments" with awareness, intention and purpose.
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I'm in such a hurry I'm about to jump out of my skin. Of course I'm stopped at the longest red light in Portsmouth, which just turned red. Some days I feel like I'm in a perpetual contest with myself: wait... hurry up...wait...hurry up; always waiting for someone or something to get out of my way. Yesterday morning, I noticed myself wishing the teakettle would boil sooner. Oh my gosh! But--happily--I noticed. I saw myself; I felt myself--tight, anxious, not breathing. Waiting. Somewhere on Google I learned that Americans spend 45 to 62 minutes of every day waiting. The article said we waste that time. Is that true? I know I hate to waste time, which is probably why I generally don't enjoy waiting. So, of course, I think: hey, that's 45 to 62 minutes I could spend practicing centering. Practicing fulfills my need to be productive and improve. The thing is you've got to notice first. Once you notice the tension, you can choose differently. And think of all the benefits! You can practice:
If I can catch myself, I can turn the waiting into a
personal health break. A ki
moment.
And center instead. For Christmas, I received The
Art of Abundance, a beautiful book by Candy Paull.
Some of her wonderfully evoked examples of
abundance include: Abundance is ... the stars on a clear night. Abundance is ... being early for an appointment. My own addition is that abundance is ... never waiting. Abundance is the feeling that this moment is the most precious moment of my life. To really perceive this kind of abundance may be a long journey and perhaps one I'll never complete. But I think it's a worthy path. Wishing you a new year in which you notice every moment.
Choice of attention--to pay attention to this and ignore
that--is to the inner life what choice of action is to the
outer. In both cases, we are choosing, and our
choices make a difference.
If you live near Atchison, Kansas, or maybe just feel like a road trip, please join me for "Unlikely Teachers: Finding the Hidden Gifts in Daily Conflict" on March 6, at the Sophia Retreat Center. Located on forty acres of rolling hills, the Sophia Center is a Benedictine prayer community open to persons of all faiths. I'll be offering a full day (9-4) of learning, fun, and practice based on my recently published book, Unlikely Teachers. I'm looking forward to presenting in this new environment and hope you can join me!
I just updated my website with new workshops for February and March. Come learn, network, and enjoy yourself with other likeminded students. All workshops are limited to 20 participants. Visit JudyRinger.com to learn more:
Many of the principles reflected in Ki Moments come from Aikido, the Japanese martial art that teaches self-defense through the redirection of energy. If you live locally, Portsmouth Aikido is an ongoing martial arts school at the Seacoast Y in Portsmouth. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. You can stop by anytime and watch a class. The next Aikido Beginner Class starts Feb. 10. The eight-week course runs through Mar. 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. each Sunday. The cost is $95.00 per person. Anyone aged 12 or older is welcome. Gift certificates? Email jringer@portsmouthaikido.com. Visit the Portsmouth Aikido Website
Judy Ringer Judy Ringer is Founder of Power & Presence Training, a Portsmouth, NH company specializing in unique workshops to help you and your organization manage conflict, communicate effectively, and co-create a more positive work environment. E-mail Judy at judy@judyringer.com for a free initial meeting to discuss your training needs. Ki (from Ai-ki-do) is Japanese for life energy. Ki Moments is a complimentary monthly "e-zine" with tips and how-to articles to help you manage the key moments in your life. If you enjoy our news and stories, feel free to share them with friends or colleagues. Use our "FORWARD" link below to pass it along with our thanks!
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