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“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” –R ob S iltanen
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Someone has wronged us all, but we can choose how to respond. David Emerald’s book “The Power of TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic)” has taught The Manely Firm that how we see ourselves matters. Instead of viewing ourselves as “victims” who have no control over a situation, we can choose to become “creators” who take charge and determine what to do next. Once you think of yourself differently, you begin acting differently with others. As a creator, you have higher self-esteem and begin to see challenging circumstances as an
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opportunity to make something new. But the hard work can go to waste if we’re not purposeful and ready to create a plan. That’s why one of Emerald’s “3 vital questions” is, “What action are you taking?” We’ve all heard the phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” It gets to the heart of what it means to take action toward your goals. Instead of dwelling on the unwanted lemons, we can decide to create something that lets them serve us. Of course, it’s challenging to be your best self when you’re under enormous stress. But we can also use stress to motivate us. Emerald calls this “harnessing dynamic tension.” In other words, instead of ignoring or suppressing our anxiety, we can let it help us move toward our desired outcome. Let difficult times move you forward instead of holding you back. The Manely Firm strives to apply these lessons to our work. In our pursuit of justice, we aim to see roadblocks as opportunities. When addressing a challenge, we ask how we can respond in a way that moves us closer to the client’s hopes, dreams, and aspirations. That framing guides us as collaborators as we help clients create the lives they want. We never pursue legal strategies that conflict with clients’ goals and priorities. We also want to model that behavior for our clients and encourage them to do the same as they face continued challenges and family conflict. Keeping your eye on the desired outcome will help you conduct yourself better and keep moving in the right direction. Let the result you want and a new empowering sense of self guide your actions toward a better future.
I ngredients
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1 1/4 cups chopped white chocolate 1 tsp matcha powder, ceremonial grade
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14 fresh strawberries, rinsed and patted dry
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D irections 1.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate in 15–20-second intervals, stirring in between until it’s completely melted. 3. Add matcha powder to the melted white chocolate and stir until thoroughly mixed. Hold a strawberry by its leaves and dip it into the matcha chocolate mixture until it’s almost entirely covered. Shake off any excess chocolate, then place the matcha-covered strawberry on a baking sheet and let it harden. Repeat with remaining strawberries. 4. Fill a piping bag with leftover chocolate and drizzle strawberries with the chocolate. Let chocolate-covered strawberries completely harden at room temperature before gently peeling them off the parchment paper.
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