> You need to be on high alert all the time. Otherwise is it's a wonderful place That must do a number on your nervous system long term. I live in NYC where I'

> You need to be on high alert all the time. Otherwise is it's a wonderful place That must do a number on your nervous system long term. I live in NYC where I'm on high alert in specific areas at specific times that amount to maybe 30% of my time outside home and office. Otherwise I'm earbuds in enjoying something, or staring into the middle distance processing something on my mind. Both feel essential to my mental health.