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May 13, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World

What we say—and how we listen—matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, a seed of something new.

The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World
March 7, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
Love as the Practice of Our Time

In uncertain times, love becomes our greatest refuge and source of strength. Love is something we return to inwardly, again and again.

Love as the Practice of Our Time
January 6, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention

This reflection practice on beginning the new year offers a potent way to step back, nourish wisdom, and recommit to our values.

Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention
October 7, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
Oren Jay Sofer
The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to ...

Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to talk about Israel-Palestine?
September 16, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
Oren Jay Sofer
Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak

Orienting towards the good in life is a skill. Practicing it taps into a wellspring of healing, vitality, and strength.

Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak
Oren Jay Sofer
May 13, 2025
Practice

The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World

Oren Jay Sofer
May 13, 2025
Practice
The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World

What we say—and how we listen—matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, a seed of something new.

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Oren Jay Sofer
April 26, 2025
Practice

Fierce Vulnerability with Kazu Haga: A Conversation for These Times

Oren Jay Sofer
April 26, 2025
Practice
Fierce Vulnerability with Kazu Haga: A Conversation for These Times

How do we stay grounded and engaged in a world unraveling? A powerful conversation with nonviolence trainer Kazu Haga on healing, activism, and the practice of Fierce Vulnerability.

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Oren Jay Sofer
March 29, 2025
Practice

The Relevance of Mindfulness in a Time of Upheaval

Oren Jay Sofer
March 29, 2025
Practice
The Relevance of Mindfulness in a Time of Upheaval

The true depth of mindfulness is not mere stress relief, but a tool for liberation, wisdom, and engagement with the world.

2 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
March 7, 2025
Practice

Love as the Practice of Our Time

Oren Jay Sofer
March 7, 2025
Practice
Love as the Practice of Our Time

In uncertain times, love becomes our greatest refuge and source of strength. Love is something we return to inwardly, again and again.

4 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
January 6, 2025
Practice

Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention

Oren Jay Sofer
January 6, 2025
Practice
Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention

This reflection practice on beginning the new year offers a potent way to step back, nourish wisdom, and recommit to our values.

Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
October 7, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections

The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to talk about Israel-Palestine?

Oren Jay Sofer
October 7, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to talk about Israel-Palestine?

Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

Tagged: Meditation, Communication

2 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
September 16, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections

Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak

Oren Jay Sofer
September 16, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak

Orienting towards the good in life is a skill. Practicing it taps into a wellspring of healing, vitality, and strength.

Tagged: Meditation

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Oren Jay Sofer
July 8, 2024
Practice

Reestablishing Your Center in the Midst of Chaos

Oren Jay Sofer
July 8, 2024
Practice
Reestablishing Your Center in the Midst of Chaos

How do we find steadiness and clarity in the midst of chaos and upheaval? The answer may be closer than you think.

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Oren Jay Sofer
December 16, 2023
Practice

How to Navigate Holiday Conversations with Family

Oren Jay Sofer
December 16, 2023
Practice
How to Navigate Holiday Conversations with Family

Practical strategies for navigating holiday conversations with clarity, skill, and love.

Tagged: Communication

9 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
November 21, 2023
Practice

Gratitude and Grief

Oren Jay Sofer
November 21, 2023
Practice
Gratitude and Grief

Gratitude and grief may seem to be in tension with one another, but gratitude and loss are inseparable. Awareness of what is present calls forth what is absent. Grief embodies our humanity …

Tagged: Meditation

4 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
October 29, 2023
Practice

Allowing the Heart to Open and Close During Difficult Times

Oren Jay Sofer
October 29, 2023
Practice
Allowing the Heart to Open and Close During Difficult Times

The attacks by Hamas on October 7th and the current war in the Middle East have stirred intense emotions: pain, fear, anger, grief, and despair. “Even the peace makers right now are in a state of shock and trauma.” How do we care for ourselves and one another in such times?

2 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
October 13, 2023
Practice

Why I'm Grieving the Loss of Both Israelis and Palestinians

Oren Jay Sofer
October 13, 2023
Practice
Why I'm Grieving the Loss of Both Israelis and Palestinians

Today my heart is breaking, out of universal values for peace, dignity, and respect, my commitment to nonviolence, the particular pain of my people, and of all those affected by these recent events. 

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Oren Jay Sofer
November 23, 2022
Personal Reflections, Practice

Reflections on Parenting a Newborn

Oren Jay Sofer
November 23, 2022
Personal Reflections, Practice
Reflections on Parenting a Newborn

Our son is now two months old. As I reflect, the learnings seems to fall into three main areas: shifts in myself, in relation to my wife, and through my relationship to our son

2 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
May 19, 2022
Practice

Why We Need Both Gratitude and Grief

Oren Jay Sofer
May 19, 2022
Practice
Why We Need Both Gratitude and Grief

Making space for the truth of our feelings is essential for keeping the heart healthy and finding a wise response in today’s complex world.

3 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
January 28, 2022
Practice

A Modern Buddhist Master: Honoring the Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

Oren Jay Sofer
January 28, 2022
Practice
A Modern Buddhist Master: Honoring the Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

A short reflection on the life and legacy of modern Buddhist Meditation Master Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.

Tagged: Meditation

3 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
August 20, 2021
Practice

Coping with Uncertainty

Oren Jay Sofer
August 20, 2021
Practice
Coping with Uncertainty

Uncertainty is a part of life. How can we learn to find more balance when everything keeps changing?

Tagged: Meditation

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Oren Jay Sofer
May 17, 2021
Practice

A Trauma Informed Way of Opening Up during the Pandemic

Oren Jay Sofer
May 17, 2021
Practice
A Trauma Informed Way of Opening Up during the Pandemic

Fear and worry can signal important needs, but being wise about them can help us prevent them from controlling our lives as we transition from shelter in place to a more open society.

Tagged: Meditation

1 Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
February 24, 2021
Practice

How to Handle 'Predatory Listening'

Oren Jay Sofer
February 24, 2021
Practice
How to Handle 'Predatory Listening'

Predatory listening can take many forms: listening with a narrow focus to find fault or confront someone; lying in wait for something to be offended by; deliberately trying to catch someone out; or listening only to gather evidence for a rebuttal.

Tagged: Communication

5 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
January 14, 2021
Practice

Radical Rest: Why Meditation Might Not Heal This Exhaustion

Oren Jay Sofer
January 14, 2021
Practice
Radical Rest: Why Meditation Might Not Heal This Exhaustion

It’s natural to feel exhausted after all that’s happened. There’s a deep need for healing and renewal. What is one to do when even meditation feels like a chore?

Tagged: Meditation

8 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
September 5, 2020
Practice

Every Voice Matters: Stability through Diversity

Oren Jay Sofer
September 5, 2020
Practice
Every Voice Matters: Stability through Diversity

Participatory democracy means creating space for every voice to be heard.

Tagged: Communication

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