Revolution Health Radio RHR: Navigating a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love, with Oren Jay Sofer
Nov 21, 2023
Oren Jay Sofer, author and international teacher of Buddhist meditation, joins to explore how mindfulness can anchor us in turbulent times. He discusses cultivating inner strength and empathy to foster personal and communal connections during crises. The importance of nonviolent communication is highlighted as a means for personal growth. Oren also emphasizes resilience, emotional healing, and preparing future generations to face societal challenges with courage and integrity, all while advocating for mindful living and proper hydration.
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Attention Is A Trainable Choice
- Attention is a choice and a foundational capacity we can strengthen through practice.
- Reclaiming attention lets us steer habit, emotion, and action rather than being driven by distraction.
Practice Small Attention Shifts
- Practice simple attention shifts like switching from sight to sound to build choice over focus.
- Use directed exercises to strengthen your ability to change channels intentionally.
You Water The Seeds You Tend
- Daily life trains particular mental and emotional 'seeds' through repeated attention.
- Choosing what we water determines whether frustration or generosity becomes our default.
