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Urban Mindfulness: Cultivating Peace, Presence, and Purpose in the Middle of It All Paperback – October 1, 2010

by Jonathan S Kaplan PhD (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 15 customer reviews
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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (October 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1572247495
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572247499
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn accessible guide on mindfulness - worth a read!
By S.M. on April 3, 2011
Format: Paperback
I imagine if you are picking up a book like Urban Mindfulness you probably already have some type of affinity for Buddhism. As someone who just observes "religions" and doesn't practice them I don't necessarily find this book as useful as I want it to be for me. Kaplan is saying a lot of things people already KNOW, but they can't put into practice. Yes, I know when I'm on the crowded train that I shouldn't stress about it because I will eventually get off, but in the moment I need a coping mechanism not logic. I think because I know Kaplan is a doctor, I expected a tad more psychology injected in - though he definitely does bring some into the mix. To be fair I think this book does service its purpose of "mindfulness". If nothing else, Kaplan is bringing to my attention that I am not mindful of things while I'm traveling through the city and rushing to work and drinking my coffee, and emailing,texting, it goes on. So I feel that it doesn't give me the skills to work on changing my disconnect with my world, but it does gently remind me that I am disconnected. Something I LOVE about this book is how its written. Kaplan points out early on that this book is not necessarily meant to be read in chapter order. There are 50 small chapters broken out in to sections that will be pertinent to the part of your life you might be disconnected from, home, work, etc. It's a handy way to divide up information; to not make you feel overwhelmed by needing to read all of this book to understand how to get back in touch with your reality. You can easily skip to the chapter about kids or work, and get some quick insight. I can see me returning to this book when I am feeling desperate and knowing that I can easily find one part that will address my current concern. Needless to say, I read through all the chapters anyway!Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsNice read
By NAP Attack on November 25, 2010
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My friends classify me as a no-nonsense resilient person. Regardless, working/living in the Bay Area has added a few grey hairs to my head and possibly shaved a few weeks off of my life. As much as I love this city, I realize that I miss out on some of the simpler things in life. This book is a good reminder of how best to appreciate my surroundings and tune-out the the bad. I liked some of the recommendations it had, but I was left thirsting for me. I'm wondering if the author will come out with a follow up that goes deeper into dealing with crying babies, jerk cab drivers and loud neighbors. Overall, I recommend this book to fellow urban ninjas like myself.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSpreading Peace & Positivity in NYC
By Alyssa on February 20, 2011
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This book provides some excellent tips on how to incorporate mindfulness practices into the fast paced city life. I recently moved out of NYC, in part because of the city's chaos, and after reading this book I almost want to try the city out again! Each chapter provides unique advice relevant to a particular issue, (e.g., noisy neighbors) and guides you on how to use such stressful moments as opportunities for practice. Ultimately, mindfulness practice helps cultivate QUALITY into every moment of your life, and it helps the people around you too! By using some of Jonathan's everyday suggestions, such as being more mindful of the way we throw out our trash, we can make a big difference in somebody else's day. For example, instead of just throwing out your half empty coffee in the trash, drain all the liquid first so that the dedicated workers who keep our city clean don't get too messy. It's little things like this that can make such a big difference in somebody else's day, and spark a positive chain reaction! Also, I loved the format of this book. The chapters are laid out in such a way that you don't have to read the book straight through, but rather you can focus on what parts are particularly relevant to you. If you are serious about wanting to make changes in your life, and you are willing to put in the work, I think this book is a great tool to get you started! - Alyssa
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5.0 out of 5 starsLouise Beck, LICSW; Beck Cognitive Therapy Associates
By Louise Beck on April 14, 2011
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Excellent book! As a psychotherapist in a New England town, this book is still of great help to my clients. It addresses many universal issues that cause distress in the mind no matter where the body is. The chapters are short and to the point. It's a good handbook to read again and again; before encountering a situation or after, when a difficult mind state arises.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEssential book for the urban Buddha
By Brian Smith on March 6, 2011
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When I started implementing Buddhist practices to my everyday life, people would ask me "How can you practice Buddhism in such a busy, frenetic place?" Well NYC is the perfect to place to practice and this book gives all the examples why. At every second we are given an opportunity to be mindful and fully in our present moment and Dr. Kaplan's book is a great resource for trying to cultivate our mindfulness deeper, at every turn. It is s very accessible read, perfect for those who are just starting to cultivate their mindfulness practice. But it also makes for a great refresher to those who have already tapped into their Buddha-nature. If you are looking for a clear and comprehensive guide to cultivating a more peaceful, mindful way of living in an urban environment, please pick this book up!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt's simple and it works
By K. C. Butterfield on December 4, 2010
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Highly recommend this book for any urban dweller. City people need to be nicer, let's all work on this together through this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsA new way to think about urban travel

This was a worthy topic and an interesting read. I especially appreciated the references cited.

Published 11 months ago by Cindy
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat book

This is a great book about mindfullness & also meditation within a large city. I really enjoyed Dr Kaplan's writing style & insights into city living.

Published 13 months ago by sgstone
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

A simple and good book to read, fast delivery

Published 15 months ago by Lei
4.0 out of 5 starsThese are the tools

Unfortunately, after receiving this book it took a long while for me to get around to reading and REALLY receiving the tools. Read more

Published on November 13, 2011 by SaystheKat
5.0 out of 5 starsA great book by a true expert!

Dr. Kaplan lectured for my class (a seminar for doctoral candidates in clinical psychology) recently and I purchased his book to share with the class and to increase my... Read more

Published on November 6, 2011 by AP
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Published on December 4, 2010 by Dubliner65
5.0 out of 5 starsWhere was this book when my life was hectic?

I am one of the lucky ones. I have lived through my forty years plus of full time employment and made it to retirement. Read more

Published on December 1, 2010 by jg
5.0 out of 5 starsReally pleasant - and practical!

So many "self help" books are based on almost learning a new language, but at their core have few practical or useful skills to easily learn. Read more

Published on November 28, 2010 by Leta Friedlander

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