It's Really Hard to Love You When You Spit on my Floor! reveals how an urban high-school teacher discovered a profound level of joy and satisfaction in his career when he applied spirit-based principles to his teaching. This guide and workbook directly addresses a long-neglected frontier in education resources: the underlying spirit in which teachers interact with their students. Using a combination of personal anecdotes and reflective exercises, educators are provided with the practical tools and implementation strategies they need to grow as teachers, to interact with their students in a spirit of acceptance, and to thrive in the classroom.
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John M. Bjorge has been teaching high school in various settings for the past fifteen years. Prior to teaching, he served as a United States Naval Officer for eight years, and in various training and development position in the corporate world for fifteen years. He holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts, and a master's degree in education. In addition to his passion for teaching, John is an avid jazz pianist who lives in southern California.
Dear John, I absolutely LOVE your book! You've done a masterful job with it! I wish it had been around when I was teaching high school. Thank you for thinking of me and for sending me the additional copies. I am going to recommend you teach a class here and suggest that we carry it at our Quiet Mind Bookstore. Richest blessings, and congratulations! Love, Reverend Greta --Email correspondence
Hi Johnny B,. How ya doin'? I'm lovin' your book! I showed it to a Thai shrink that I go to every once in a while, and he totally believe the benefits of writing and envisioning etc... His take on it is that we build own own future/destiny, and that writing kinda cements what we want/desire. I especially liked the envisioning part in your book. I have tried it in my classroom, and I'm just beginning, but I found the immediate benefit is that it changes me, not necessarily my students. That is good in on a stressful day. It seems to make the day bearable when I am reaching my limits on patience and energy; kinda like a boost. It is good to be writing again. I was blocked for long time. I have a secret spot that I go to and have a coffee, and write...good stuff. Thanks Bro! Steve O. (High School Teacher, Chiang Mai, Thailand) --Email correspondence
Hi Johnny B,. How ya doin'? I'm lovin' your book! I showed it to a Thai shrink that I go to every once in a while, and he totally believe the benefits of writing and envisioning etc... His take on it is that we build own own future/destiny, and that writing kinda cements what we want/desire. I especially liked the envisioning part in your book. I have tried it in my classroom, and I'm just beginning, but I found the immediate benefit is that it changes me, not necessarily my students. That is good in on a stressful day. It seems to make the day bearable when I am reaching my limits on patience and energy; kinda like a boost. It is good to be writing again. I was blocked for long time. I have a secret spot that I go to and have a coffee, and write...good stuff. Thanks Bro! Steve O. (High School Teacher, Chiang Mai, Thailand) --Email correspondence
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