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Dec 2023
53m 12s

Can We Control Our Kids? - Oren Jay Sofe...

HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS
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What happens when a meditation teacher gets frustrated with his toddler? Hunter talks to Oren J. Sofer, meditation teacher and author of the new book, “Your Heart Was Made For This,” about his life with a toddler as well as how we can cultivate qualities like courage, patience, even play through meditation practice.  You can buy his book here! www.orenjaysof ... Show More
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