By Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.
It’s hot and humid, and I’m poised to be leaving for a meditation retreat for a few days.  Before I leave, I wanted to say a few words about the weather lately.
In NYC, it’s been unseasonably hot. We’re sweaty, sticky, and uncomfortable, which provides a wonderful opportunity for complaining. For some [...]

By Jennifer Egert, Ph.D.
Like many of us, I have a love-hate relationship with the city. For much of the year, it seems like a lot of effort goes out just to manage the noise, crowds, and challenges city life presents. It is hard to be mindful in the midst of a lot of tension. Tension [...]