#67 | Change Yourself, Change the World — with Mindfulness Coach, Oren Jay Sofer
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Could the widespread adoption of mindfulness transform our society and help solve our most pressing challenges, such as climate change, endless war, and increasing polarization?
My guest today 🎙, Oren Jay Sofer — a renowned teacher of meditation, nonviolent communication, and purposeful awareness — believes it can absolutely lay the foundation for doing just that.
In our thought-provoking conversation, Oren shares insights from his latest book 📚, "Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love".
He also opens up about his own transformative journey, from his early training as a Buddhist monk to developing groundbreaking approaches to mindfulness that combine personal growth with tangible societal change.
Throughout our discussion, Oren provides a deep understanding of how contemplative practices can help us navigate and confront the multifaceted issues we face in today's world.
“True communication leads to understanding, empathy, and meaningful change. This is the foundation of all my teachings.” — Oren Jay Sofer
In his new book, "Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love," Oren offers 26 powerful tools that guide readers in cultivating the qualities essential to personal and social transformation, such as mindfulness, resolve, wonder, and empathy.
Get your own copy here!
By developing these innate qualities, readers can find greater choice and freedom in life, strengthen focus, sustain energy, and achieve their goals.
The book also helps identify burnout and provides steps to renew oneself. By infusing your daily activities with the qualities covered, such as clarity and vitality, you are more likely to respond effectively to the collective challenges we face as humans on this planet.
In our conversation, we also delve into Oren's philosophical roots and practical approaches to living a life of engaged action, emphasizing the urgent need for individual and collective transformation. Oren's perspectives offer invaluable tools for anyone seeking to cultivate a more compassionate and responsive approach to the challenges of our time.
Finally, we explore the teachings Oren has refined over decades — how to bring mindfulness and empathy into our daily interactions and the broader societal discourse. This conversation is not just about understanding Oren's work: it's also about applying these timeless practices to our own lives to foster change and healing in a world that desperately needs it.
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Learn more & purchase the book here!
In this episode, Oren Jay Sofer:
Teaches us about integrating mindfulness with direct action to enhance societal change
Offers tools for facing global challenges like climate change, endless war, and increasing polarity
Shares his transformative journey from monastic life to modern teachings
Emphasizes the power of empathy through nonviolent communication
Provides practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily interactions
Discusses how ancient wisdom addresses contemporary issues
Explains his approach to transformational teaching, which blends personal insights with universal truths
Highlights the importance of cultivating compassion and integrity for societal engagement
Links from the Episode:
Events: Workshops, On-Line Classes, Meditations
”Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love” by Oren Jay Sofer
”Say What you Mean” by Oren Jay Sofer
