Cultivating Wise Attention with Oren Jay Sofer

Hello! I am happy to share today’s episode of The Deeper Call podcast. In this conversation I’m joined by mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication teacher Oren Jay Sofer.

Together we discuss the power of courage, attention, and forgiveness as we explore the 26 qualities for personal and societal transformation that he shares in his recent book, Your Heart Was Made for This.

One of my favorite aspects of Oren’s work is the amount of spaciousness and generosity he offers. He brings such care to his practice and teachings that gives me so much permission to be human, to meet myself where I am, and to do as much as I can without trying to push through or bypass pain or challenges. I also appreciate how nuanced his invitations are, the reminder that this is the work of a lifetime.

In our conversation he said that it’s really hard to face the truth and to open to all of the feelings that are present. I have been feeling this so strongly over the last months. It is really hard to f…