The Unexpected Solution to Life’s Toughest Battles: Empathy and Kindness
Over the years, we’ve handled many cases where conflict occurred. We’ve seen real estate cases where neighbors are warring with each other over a property line dispute. If they had simply acted nicer and worked collaboratively, they would have been able to solve their problem easier and quicker. We’ve seen it with probate, where mom passes away, and now there’s no “referee” keeping the children from fighting. It’s important to remember that we don’t always know what’s happening in someone else’s life. We’re all fighting our battles, and sometimes, we just need to be treated with kindness and respect to make it through the day. The world would be a better place if we approached each interaction with niceness
and kindness in our hearts. Here are a few tips to live each day a little more kindly. Practice Empathy We don’t know what other people are going through, so we should try to understand where they’re coming from. Instead of jumping to respond, try listening to them and putting yourself in their shoes. That way, you are more likely to respond with kindness and understanding instead of judgment. Perform Random Acts of Kindness Kindness is contagious, and by performing random acts of kindness to strangers, you can quickly spread kindness throughout the community. Hold doors open for others, share a compliment, or consider paying it
forward at the coffee shop. These small actions can have tremendous impacts. Smile It might sound simple, but sometimes, all someone needs to break out of a bad mood or escape from a difficult day is to see someone smile in their direction. Twenty years ago, you could walk through a grocery store and see everyone smiling and conversing with one another. These days, everyone has a scowl on their face or is looking down at their phones. Be the difference maker. Smile wherever you go, and you’ll quickly notice people smiling back!
TAKE A BREAK
Skillet Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Inspired by LeCremeDeLaCrumb.com
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp butter •
DIRECTIONS
1. Melt butter in a large skillet
5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp herbes de Provence 3/4 cup canned sun- dried tomatoes, drained and julienned 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 7–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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2. In the same pan, add garlic,
herbes de Provence, tomatoes, chicken broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon
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juice, pine nuts, and spinach and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and stir periodically until thickened and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. 3. Return chicken to the pan and top with salt, pepper, more
CHOCOLATE DREAM EQUALITY GROUNDHOG
GRAMMY KING LINCOLN PIZZA
ROSES SUPER BOWL VALENTINE WOMEN
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2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup spinach
Fresh thyme, for garnish Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, and thyme, and serve over rice or linguine.
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