OREN JAY SOFER: How to Use Mindful Communication to Speak Your Truth! | Nonviolent Communication 101

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SHOW INTRODUCTION:
If you’ve ever wanted to communicate better than do we have the Say What You Mean show for you!
Today I’ll be talking with Oren Jay Sofer, retreat and workshop leader on mindful communication, a member of the Spirit Rock Teacher’s Council, and the author of a beautiful new book on mindfulness and non-violent communication skills, Say What You Mean.
And that’s just what I want to talk with him about today, about how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.
MORE ON OREN JAY SOFER:
Oren has practiced meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India with Anagarika Munindra and Godwin Samararatne. He is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and a graduate of the IMS - Spirit Rock Vipasanna Teacher Training. Oren is also author of the book Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication, a practical guidebook for having more effective, satisfying conversations.
Oren is the founder and Guiding Teacher of Next Step Dharma, an innovative online course focused on bringing the tools of meditation to daily life, and co-founder of Mindful Healthcare. He is a CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a member of the Spirit Rock Teacher Council, and visiting teacher at the Insight Meditation Society. Oren has served as the Senior Program Developer for Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of Mindfulness in Education, and has created online mindfulness programs for many groups including 10% Happier.
Key Topics:
* What was Oren Jay Sofer’s early life like, and the trauma he experienced?
* How did he turn to India and Buddhism?
* What was Oren’s fascinating with language?
* What did Oren learn from Thich Nhat Hanh?
* What is Thich Nhat Hanh’s “right speech”?
* What is non-violent communication?
* How’d the idea to bring meditation to non-violent communication?
* What is somatic experiencing?
* Why does kindness often disappear in conversation?
* What is mindful communication?
* How does mindfulness give us back our lives?
* How do we cultivate presence?
* What can we learn from Godwin Samararatne about “where does it hurt”?
* What’s the anacronym “WAIT stand for”?
* What’s the importance of “space” in a conversation?
* What’s the important of a pause and what does that mean?
* What does kindness and compassion toward oneself mean for conversation?
* What’s the zulu greeting Sawubona mean for us?
* What’s the importance of consciously choosing our intention?
* What can we learn from Daryl Davis about his communication with the KKK?
* What’s enlightened self-interest and what’s its importance?
* What’s the importance of curiosity and care?
* What can we learn from Aikido teacher Terry Dobson about non-violent communication?
* To find out more visit: OrenJaySofer.com or text 44222 and type the word GUIDED

[@JeremyHelm]

18:03 "better than a thousand useless words is one word that brings peace"

[@TheAnonymousmusic]

This was awesome thank you guys! Blessings

[@NtathuAllen]

Loving speech and deep listening...such a powerful way to be. Thank you

[@marycandullo526]

Thank you, Michael and Oren, for joining and presenting your truths!

[@robertesposito8288]

Very few people don't know how to have a conversation. They just want to talk. I know I'm speaking my truth right now but it seems to me that most just constantly talk over me. And when that happens I have little to no patience to listen , or have any desire to continue the conversation at all. I've really had to dig deep over the years within myself to find that inner peace to prevent me from turning into a huge rood asshole about it. LoL 😂. And with that I've gotten better and the Bible says that it is better to listen than to speak. So I really try to remember that. And put it into practice. Because if someone isn't willing to listen then I waisting my words to begin with. And then it's a mindful practice to even care about what that person has to say. Selfishness abounds. And since I've found the truth I've noticed that most everything people say are based on delusions and lies that they have no idea or clue that they're believing the huge amount of BS in this world. And they really have no desire to hear the truth at all. So superficial conversation is about all that exists now days and I have little desire to talk at all anymore unless they're willing to speak and hear truth.

[@jill2641]

Brilliant! Am reading the book-savoring!!! Looking forward to Oren Jay in Bethesda soon. Much gratitude.

[@shelleycharlesworth2929]

I bought his book and it's wonderful.

[@stephenieng7455]

Glad to have watched such a beautiful interview to close the year.
Wish you Michael and your growing family have a great 2019.
Thank you!!!
🌻🌈🎉

[@user-sj4dk2nk1v]

Thank you my dear

[@DeniceGarrou]

Coherence communication, another tool taught by HeartMath Institute.