A Meditation For When You Need To Make A Big Decision | Bonus Meditation with Oren Jay Sofer
May 31, 2024
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Guest Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness and meditation. The podcast discusses using meditation to ease anxiety during decision-making. It includes a guided meditation to tap into inner wisdom.
Meditation can reduce anxiety and connect you with inner wisdom for decision-making.
Focus on goals and core intentions aids in tapping into intuition for clearer decision-making.
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Meditation for Decision Making
Orin J Soffer, a teacher of mindfulness meditation, offers guidance on making decisions through meditation. By focusing on the goals and deeper needs behind each option, individuals can tap into their inner wisdom and discern the importance of each possibility. Soffer prompts listeners to consider how each choice feels on a gut level, encouraging them to connect with their intuition for a more grounded decision-making process.
10% Happier Podcast Bonus Meditation
The bonus meditation on the 10% Happier Podcast features a practice led by Orin J Soffer and addresses the anxiety around decision-making. Soffer's expertise in mindfulness meditation and non-violent communication equips listeners with practical tools for navigating tough choices. By centering attention on bodily sensations and core intentions related to each option, individuals can cultivate a clearer understanding of the paths before them.
When you feel anxious about a difficult decision, meditation can help take the edge off and put you in touch with your own wisdom as a guide.
About Oren Jay Sofer:
Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.
To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Making A Tough Decision.”