As election week begins, I’ve been reflecting on what originally drew me to mindfulness. Like many of my students, I turned to it during a time of anxiety and overwhelm. I hoped mindfulness would help me “clear my mind” to escape constant worry and rumination. Instead, it taught...

How connected do you feel to nature?

For me, I love spending summers with my family in the Berkshires because of the deep connection to nature it offers. I find that taking time to walk my dog through a forest or spend a weekend afternoon at the lake can truly refresh me.

During the first year of...