“Embrace the present moment fully and with passion, because only through the present moment do
we truly live. ” –R ichard L. H aight
A F oundation of C ompassion
O ne -P an C hicken and M ushrooms W ith E gg N oodles
Engaging With Systems Empathetically
Inspired by MarthaStewart.com
Our previous newsletter discussed how none of us is an island; we’re all connected in ways both big and small. During Compassion Integrity Training, The Manely Firm also learned that we’re all a part of larger systems. Sometimes, those systems are small, like our families or workplaces, but we’re members of larger communities that make up the entire world. Once we understand that we’re part of a whole, we can learn to make changes from within. The Manely Firm is most notably a part of the wider justice system. And while that system is much bigger than us, we can influence the experience of families who move through it. Doing that requires analyzing the impact our actions and the broader system have on others. As parts of systems, everything we do has a farther-reaching impact than we typically think, and there’s ample room for bias to come into play. One example might be our highway system. We don’t typically think of a road as having any bias, but that’s because we haven’t considered how building them upended existing communities. (And in some cases, the intent may have been malicious.) So, we try to take a step back and consider the larger picture — especially as an international firm serving people from many different backgrounds worldwide. We’ve taken the time to examine our policies, procedures, and ways of interacting with clients to ensure that our habits don’t fail to build compassion and consideration for others. For example, think of the way technology is ubiquitous in modern society. We engage with our clients through various pieces of technology, and countless clients find it convenient. But not everyone is comfortable with technology or has access. Therefore, it wouldn’t be very compassionate of us to create online-only processes for our clients to complete their cases successfully. Doing so might be easier for us. We’d be more efficient and profitable if we eliminated manual procedures. But by doing so, we’d also be denying access to 10%–15% of our clients uncomfortable with using technology. We’d cause them stress, frustration, and confusion — all so we can save a few dollars or minutes. That’s not a compassionate way forward. So, The Manely Firm looks to our clients’ needs and determines how we can serve everyone equally. Sometimes, it’s as easy as keeping a fax machine in the office.
I ngredients
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3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, halved
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8 oz shallots, peeled and halved
3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream
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8 oz egg noodles
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Salt and ground pepper 3 tbsp butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
8 oz button mushrooms, trimmed
D irections 1.
In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned, 7–9 minutes. Remove from heat, discard fat, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return pan to medium-high heat and melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken, skin-side down. Cook, turning a few times, for 10–12 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. Place remaining 1 tbsp butter in pan to melt. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook 8–10 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. 3. Add chicken (skin-side up), cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring once halfway through. Cook about 10–12 minutes. 4. Uncover and simmer until thickened. Stir in dill and top with bacon. Serve and enjoy!
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