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1. Mindfulness and the Financial Crisis
   Here in the city (and all over the country), anxiety about the financial crisis is palpable and omnipresent. Thousands of people, especially within the financial services industry, have been losing their jobs. Real estate construction and development have slowed or ceased, while home sales plummet. Retail businesses and restaurants have been doing poorly too as many of us cope with a decrease
2. Spring into Mindfulness
   Seasonal changes can facilitate mindfulness. As the weather changes, so does our perspective. Springtime, in particular, is a wonderful time to become more aware of the growth and life that surrounds us.Yesterday, on my way to work, I paused by a cafe in order to tie my shoe. As people rushed around, I looked up at the ragged tree next to me. Initially, I dismissed it as a dirty mess of barren br
3. Subway Meditation: No Cushion Required
   Meditating on the subway is probably not ideal, but it sure beats playing Brick Breaker on your Blackberry, messing with your iPhone (or PSP), or skipping a meditation session altogether. It is safer (and easier) to meditate at home or as part of a meditation group, but sometimes we simply don't have the time. So, here is a simple way to meditate "on the go."   It is very important to m
4. Mindfulness, Cheese, & Acceptance
   By Jennifer Egert, Ph.D.Ask any New Yorker about the best place for, say, a two hour cup of coffee and a good book. They all have one. What makes the city great are the little gems of stores, café’s, spots for sitting, spots for walking, places to go in the rain or bookstore to get lost in. We even have ads on the bus stops suggesting to "Ask a New Yorker" where to go for the best, most interesti
5. Mindfulness and Patience (Part 1)
   By Dr. Rob HandelmanI love to watch people on subway platforms look down the tracks to see if their trains are coming.  I suppose there are some occasions where knowing if a train is coming is useful, but I doubt there are many.  Mostly we’re just trying to get some information, as if we can somehow use that information to control something, anything.  “Aah, the light is coming, now I know someth