Today's guest is Oren Jay Sofer. Oren teaches Mindfulness, Meditation and Nonviolent Communication in secular and Buddhist contexts. He holds a degree in comparative religions from Columbia University and is deeply engaged as a certified trainer in Marshall Rosenbergs' work in Nonviolent Communication. His first book, Say What You Mean, offers valuable approaches and practical tools for communicating, and for handling the most difficult conversations. His new book, Your heart Was Made For This, combines his decades of training in Nonviolent Communication, Buddhism and Contemplative Practice and applies this wisdom to many of the pressing issues we face today…climate chase, oppression, anxiety, burnout…more.  He offers us clarity and strength to meet life’s immense challenges with courage and balance. His book offers ways for us to strengthen our hearts and nourish the qualities that can help to transform the world.  Resources: Orenjaysofer.com Choosemuse.com/meditationstudio: Free meditations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices