A Bright Spot in Your Inbox by Oren Jay Sofer

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#48 Sep 12, 2021

Can any of us make a difference?

I’ve had a few conversations with close friends lately about the state of our world. While life offers so much to be…

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#47 Aug 28, 2021

How to honor your need for rest

There’s an old story about a wood cutter who lived near a great forest. He worked with his axe at an unrivaled pace,…

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#46 Aug 15, 2021

How do we handle uncertainty?

How do we handle uncertainty as things continue to shift and change with the pandemic? Read my reflections, plus your…

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#45 Jul 31, 2021

How do you appreciate friendship?

When times are hard, as they are for so many these days, I make it a practice to reflect on my life and remember all…

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#44 Jul 18, 2021

The Best Teacher You'll Ever Have

Many years ago, one of my very first meditation teachers gave us a solid piece of advice: “Life is your best teacher.…

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#43 Jul 3, 2021

How do you recharge?

Life is full of stress. The Buddha pointed this out over two thousand years ago when he taught the Four Noble Truths. We…

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#42 Jun 27, 2021

Is my meditation "working"? Free session this Monday

Ever wonder if your meditation practice is "working"? It's one of those sticky questions that can be hard to get your…

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#41 Jun 5, 2021

Can we be both truthful and kind?

“Well, I’m just being honest.” How often have you heard those words? Or perhaps you've been the one saying them in…

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