"Profound and timely lessons in fine-tuning your relationship to yourself and what might be possible in your life were you to listen deeply to what is being called out of you, and why.  A friendly reminder of your agency in navigating the times we live in with integrity and purpose, and ultimately, with wisdom."

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) Author, Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses

“A book that has the power to radically transform the reader’s life. The Essential is a must read that will help people become a more compassionate version of themselves.”

— Yung Pueblo

#1 NYT Bestselling Author

"Soren reminds us that the most profound answers are found not in doing more, but in being present for what matters most." 

— Arianna Huffington

Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

“Here is wisdom in a delicious simple form, with reminders 

of how to stay present, true to ourselves and our hearts amidst it all.”

          — Jack Kornfield 

Author, A Path With Heart

“A charming collection of teaching anecdotes from the author’s diligent inner and outer explorations, helping us to remember what matters in life.”

— Gabor Maté, M.D.

Author, The Myth of Normal

"The Essential is a vital guide on discovering what truly really matters in life.." 

— Jay Shetty

#1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast

“True health is more than physical—it’s about connecting to our inner world and living with purpose. In The Essential, Soren shares powerful insights from his own life to inspire and guide us on our own transformative journey.”

— Dr. Mark Hyman

New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet

"The Essential is a spiritual compass for anyone seeking greater peace and a deeper connection to what truly matters.” 

— Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Author of Digital Dharma

"A book with deep honesty and integrity. Soren's journey will open your eyes to what matters—and what doesn’t—in your own life, and that is a profound gift."

— Dr. Richard Schwartz

Founder, Internal Family Systems

“The Essential is an excellent handbook for modern living.”

— Sharon Salzberg

Author of Lovingkindness and Real Life

“A clear and compassionate compendium of deep lessons for our distracted age. I learned so much from this book.”

— James Nestor

Author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

“A jewel of a book.” 

— Roshi Joan Halifax

Upaya Zen Center

“Part wisdom philosophy, part memoir, part stroll-through-the-park-with-an-ancient sage, this precious jewel of a book will help readers reflect on how they are living, what’s driving them to make the decisions they make, and how to step into a more spacious way of being.”

— Elizabeth R. Koch

Founder and CEO of Unlikely Collaborators