NEW BOOK
Are we going to squander our precious heartbeats, trapped in a matrix of clicks and likes, guided by algorithms that care little about our well-being or wake up and ask, “What is Actually Essential?”
As host of Wisdom 2.0, Soren has been at the forefront of the tech and AI revolution, witnessing firsthand the extraordinary technologies shaping our future.
Yet the real question for him is not whether AI will advance. It will! The question is, Will humans advance as well?
The Essential is a guide for navigating this critical moment, offering insights on how we can cultivate wisdom, focus, and deep connection in an era of massive disruption. Gordhamer invites us to step back and ask: What truly matters?
Our lives are run by stories, especially stories of who we think we are.
But what if there is a deeper intelligence in us beyond our stories and the roles we play?
And what if we can access it no matter our particular life situation?
The Essential is a guide in this exploration.
PRAISE
"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."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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
“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
"A spiritual compass for anyone seeking greater peace and a deeper connection to what truly matters.”
Deepak Chopra
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 shows that no matter how powerful any new technology becomes, prioritizing fundamental human qualities such as wisdom and compassion must be foundational to our collective approach.”
Jeff Weiner
Executive Chairman, LinkedIn
“A jewel of a book about what is important in our lives and the life of this world.”
Roshi Joan Halifax
Upaya Zen Center