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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
August 22, 2020
Practice

The Three Most Common Myths about Meditation

Oren Jay Sofer
August 22, 2020
Practice
The Three Most Common Myths about Meditation

There are three common myths about meditation that can hinder your practice, or stop you from even starting.

Tagged: Meditation

10 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
August 11, 2020
Practice

The Healing Power of Touch

Oren Jay Sofer
August 11, 2020
Practice
The Healing Power of Touch

Learn how to receive the full benefit of healthy touch, and creative alternatives to access those benefits when we don't have physical contact.

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Oren Jay Sofer
June 19, 2020
Practice

Communication During COVID-19

Oren Jay Sofer
June 19, 2020
Practice
Communication During COVID-19

Whether our conversations are in real life or on the internet, it can be hard to know the right thing to say right now. Mindful communication teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares his advice. 

Tagged: Communication

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Oren Jay Sofer
June 18, 2020
Practice, Personal Reflections

How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

Oren Jay Sofer
June 18, 2020
Practice, Personal Reflections
How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

Systemic racism and white supremacy are in you, in me, and in all of us. Here are some reflections on putting our meditation practice into action where it counts.

Tagged: Meditation, Communication

4 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
May 31, 2020
Practice

10 Things White People Can Do to Work for Racial Justice

Oren Jay Sofer
May 31, 2020
Practice
10 Things White People Can Do to Work for Racial Justice

If you’re feeling stuck, here are ten things you can do to stand for justice, show solidarity, and take action to stop white- and state-sanctioned violence.

Tagged: Meditation, Communication

14 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
May 20, 2020
Practice

The Art of Staying at Home

Oren Jay Sofer
May 20, 2020
Practice
The Art of Staying at Home

Meditation practice is about discovering our true home, right here in this heart-body-mind, and learning how to “stay at home.”

Tagged: Resilience, Meditation

8 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
April 20, 2020
Practice

Finding Courage in a Pandemic

Oren Jay Sofer
April 20, 2020
Practice
Finding Courage in a Pandemic

Spiritual and emotional maturity doesn’t mean we never feel afraid. It means having enough balance…

Tagged: Meditation, Resilience

1 Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
March 20, 2020
Practice

How to Find Strength During a Crisis

Oren Jay Sofer
March 20, 2020
Practice
How to Find Strength During a Crisis

When things are hard and there’s no way around it, how do we find inner resources?

Tagged: Meditation, Resilience

1 Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
February 22, 2020
Practice

Teaching Mindfulness to Adolescents

Oren Jay Sofer
February 22, 2020
Practice
Teaching Mindfulness to Adolescents

An excerpt on the role of empathy in education from Oren’s book Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Adolescents.

Tagged: Communication

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Oren Jay Sofer
January 7, 2020
Practice

How do you meditate? Q&A with Oren

Oren Jay Sofer
January 7, 2020
Practice
How do you meditate? Q&A with Oren

Excerpt of an interview with Oren for the blog Thrive Global from December 2019

Tagged: Meditation

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Oren Jay Sofer
November 8, 2019
Practice

Four Questions to Ask Yourself before Important Conversations

Oren Jay Sofer
November 8, 2019
Practice
 Four Questions to Ask Yourself before Important Conversations

There is a saying in many spiritual traditions, “Only speak if you can improve upon the silence.” There’s also a time and a place to speak up.

Tagged: Communication

4 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
November 1, 2019
Practice

Handling Anxiety

Oren Jay Sofer
November 1, 2019
Practice
Handling Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent forms of mental suffering in our society today. Here are a few simple mindful tools to help...

Tagged: Meditation, Resilience

1 Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
August 24, 2019
Practice

Five Tips for Reading the News without Losing It

Oren Jay Sofer
August 24, 2019
Practice
Five Tips for Reading the News without Losing It

In an age of online connection, record numbers feel depressed and alienated. How can we bring more sanity to our news consumption?

Tagged: Meditation, Communication, Resilience

17 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
July 19, 2019
Practice

The Power of a True Smile

Oren Jay Sofer
July 19, 2019
Practice
The Power of a True Smile

How can we smile when the world’s on fire? Is meditation just a fancy distraction, another escape from reality?

Tagged: Meditation, Resilience

9 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
June 19, 2019
Practice

The Radical Act of Reclaiming Attention

Oren Jay Sofer
June 19, 2019
Practice
The Radical Act of Reclaiming Attention

In a world where attention is a commodity, reclaiming your attention is a radical act of self-empowerment. Here are three ways you can train your attention.

Tagged: Communication, Meditation

12 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
February 23, 2019
Practice

The Inherently Relational Nature of Mindfulness

Oren Jay Sofer
February 23, 2019
Practice
The Inherently Relational Nature of Mindfulness

The Buddhist path can be mistaken for a solitary affair, striving for enlightenment independently. The nature of the practice is something else entirely…

3 Comments
Oren Jay Sofer
January 31, 2019
Practice

Transformative Dialogue

Oren Jay Sofer
January 31, 2019
Practice
Transformative Dialogue

Having a clear and positive intention can transform a dialogue. Learn more in this excerpt from “Say What You Mean.”

Tagged: Communication

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Oren Jay Sofer
January 2, 2019
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Five Core Practices for Meaningful Conversation

Oren Jay Sofer
January 2, 2019
Practice
Five Core Practices for Meaningful Conversation

The success of our relationships, our work, and life in general rests heavily on communication, yet few of us ever receive explicit training in this area.

Tagged: Communication

1 Comment
Oren Jay Sofer
December 22, 2018
Practice

Deepening Relationships with Family

Oren Jay Sofer
December 22, 2018
Practice
Deepening Relationships with Family

Communication skills aren’t solely for difficult moments. They’re also meant to help us enhance our relationships and enjoy those we love more fully.

Tagged: Communication

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Oren Jay Sofer
December 8, 2018
Practice

How to Survive the Holidays

Oren Jay Sofer
December 8, 2018
Practice
How to Survive the Holidays

Family gatherings can be stressful. Here are five communication tips to make the holidays a little happier…

Tagged: Communication

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