Trinity Elder Law - June 2023

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will not know who can access your information or who to discuss your condition with. Because of this, informing your powers of attorney and keeping a copy of your important financial documents on you is vital. For an additional preventive measure, you can let your beneficiaries or agent know that if something happens to you and you cannot speak or care for yourself, they should contact your estate planning attorney for further assistance. We will do anything we can to help you and your family during this time. But that’s one more thing I must remember to pack! We understand that traveling with such important documents isn’t always ideal. Even if you make copies, you may be afraid of losing or misplacing them. But we have a solution! You can upload digital copies on your electronic devices or use Trinity Elder Law & Estate Planning’s easily accessible portal to store all your necessary documents in one place. If you have any questions regarding our online portal or what steps you should take with your estate plan before going into vacation mode, contact us today! Happy summer everyone!

3 Ways to Promote Kindness and Gratitude Sometimes, we seem to be maneuvering through life at 100 miles an hour! We are constantly out and about while running errands, accomplishing goals, spending time with loved ones, and eagerly anticipating the next thing to come. When you’re laser-focused on what you’re doing in your life, you can lose sight of what you’re grateful for. And when you lose touch with gratitude, it can be challenging to share and spread kindness to others.

Here are three strategies to promote kindness in your daily life.

Keep a gratitude journal. At the start or end of each day, take at least 10 minutes to reflect on your experiences and write down a few things you’re grateful for in a notebook or journal. By doing this, you can gain a new perspective on life, which will encourage you to practice gratitude and kindness. Understanding the amazing opportunities, people, and experiences in our lives makes it easier to share love and compassion with others.

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Acknowledge others — including strangers! Since most of our time is spent interacting through

smartphones and other devices, finding time for face-to- face interaction can be difficult. But acknowledging others with a smile, opening the door for them, assisting them if they dropped or are looking for something, or simply asking how they are can make such a difference in their lives. Additionally, when you come from a place of giving rather than receiving, it can boost your mood and overall mental health. Complete volunteer work. One of the best ways to spread kindness is by giving back to your community. You can help those around you in many ways, whether volunteering at an animal shelter, assisting people during donation drives and fundraisers, or removing trash from our environment. The possibilities are endless! If you want to learn more about opportunities to give back in your area and surrounding cities, visit VolunteerMatch.org for more information. How do you practice gratitude and kindness in your daily life? We would love to hear from you!

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1 tbsp lime juice Pinch of sea salt

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3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 cup vanilla ice cream 2 cups frozen pineapple

Directions

1. In a high-powered blender, combine all the ingredients. Blend on medium-high speed until smooth, stopping to push the pineapple chunks down into the blender as needed. 2. Transfer to a bowl; cover and freeze for 30 minutes. 3. Scoop and serve. Alternatively, transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, then pipe into small serving bowls. (This method will make it look like it came out of a soft serve machine.)

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