Eversole Law Firm - August 2019

Eversole Law Firm - August 2019

Eversole Monthly

Building Trust and Relationships Many of you know my passion for the equine species. The relationship between horse and man is thousands of years old and built on a strong foundation of trust. The best relationships with horses are based on that mutual trust, which must be earned. It can take a long time to create trust, but with patience, commitment, and consistency, that wonderful relationship will bloom and flourish. In contrast, the trust between two people can be complex. With people, we may often automatically trust others until we are given a reason not to. Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher, poet, and philologist, once said: “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” Trust is an essential part of life between people. Not only does it allow people to lean on each other and grow closer to one another, but it creates a sense of belonging. Relationships of every kind are built on trusting that neither party will do anything to harm the other, but, once that trust is breached, it can be extremely difficult or nearly impossible to rebuild that connection.

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Trust is an essential element of life. One of the difficulties we face is that each one of us perceives the world differently. With 24-hour news and social media, we tend to trust that what we hear and read in the media is true when, in fact, it may very well not be true. We formulate our beliefs on what we hear and read from the sources we trust. What we believe affects how we treat others who do not believe as we do. Be kind and listen to one another with patience and an open mind, but don’t blindly trust others believing they will always give you the truth. Build trust much like you would with a horse: Be patient, considerate, and committed, and have others earn your trust in them.

“It can take a long time to create trust, but with patience, commitment, and consistency, that wonderful relationship will bloom and flourish.”

As an attorney bound by attorney-client privilege, I have found I need to assure clients that the information given to me is confidential. I will not betray that trust, ever. I have also found that, at times, I need to remind a client that they must, in turn, be truthful and honest with me. If a client is not truthful or honest with me, I cannot be properly prepared to effectively represent their interests or defend them.

-Alysoun Eversole

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Yoga With … Goats?! be quite the opposite. With this type of yoga, goats will wander around your mat and even take the time to climb on your back or lick your feet while you’re in downward dog. Don’t panic though! That’s all part of the process. These interactions are meant to keep you focused, grounded, and connected with both yourself and the nature around you. If you’re looking for a speedy workout, this may not be for you, but if you’re looking for an afternoon you won’t soon forget, you’ll have to find the nearest goat specialist. Everyone who participates in one of these classes ultimately walks away with something a little different. Some shared results are usually reduced stress and anxiety, pain relief, a boost in happiness, and mental clarity. While we’re starting to hear more about it this year, goat yoga actually sprang up in 2016 and has grown into chapters all around the world, capturing the hearts of everyone, even including some big-name celebrities. Advocates for goat yoga continue to rave that there is no better distraction from the perils of work stress, sickness, depression, and political strife than their sacred farmland pastime. This Year ’s Strangest Fitness Trend

For those

who may

be looking for a hidden or reasonable meaning behind the term “goat yoga,” you’re out of luck because it’s exactly what it

sounds like. In this age of kale smoothies and paleolithic diets, there are few things people won’t try to get in shape. Luckily, as with most fads,

there aren’t many downsides to thinking outside the box with your fitness. With a million different ways to stay healthy in this world, doing yoga alongside a tribe of goats may not be so strange after all.

At face value, including farm animals in your therapeutic workout routine seems counterintuitive, but it’s intended to

National Simplify Your Life Week Throughout life, people accumulate clutter, both materialistic and emotional. An annual spring-cleaning is often a great chance to remove unnecessary items in the home and adjust lifestyles to minimize stressors. However, taking time small break and someone asks you to do something for them, it’s okay to say no and suggest a different time or day when your schedule is more open. 3 Steps That Will Help You

Planning Ahead Taking the time to prepare ahead for an event, vacation, or even the next morning will simplify your schedule, as well as keep away unnecessary anxiety. Typically, someone feeling stressed and panicked about a situation is unable to think clearly, which can create more problems. By practicing good scheduling and organizational habits, you’ll reduce the amount of tension you might feel early in the morning or right before a big event. Focus on One Thing at a Time When someone finds themselves working on multiple things at once, one of those projects is likely to be a little more neglected than the others. Trying to accomplish several things at once can scatter your thoughts as well as the effort you put into each task. Instead of working diligently on one project for the best results, you end up with many projects that may not reach their full potential.

throughout the year to help keep clutter in check can ensure your life is organized and stress-free all the time, not just in the spring. National Simplify Your Life Week takes place during the first week of August, posing as both a reminder and an opportunity to tackle your mess. Simplifying life might be easier said than done, especially when you don’t know where to start. Everyone interacts with the world differently, and finding what helps you the most is crucial. However, there are a few basic steps you can take to start simplifying your life this month. The Importance of Saying No While helping out friends and family might be an important part of your life, keep in mind that you are equally essential. If you enjoy helping people, it’s crucial to set time aside for yourself. Trying to juggle several plans or projects at once for someone else can be stressful. When you find yourself with a

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Taking a Look at the History of Books

For National Book Lovers Day

don’t know exactly when paper was first invented, the consensus is that the pulp used to make paper was created in China around A.D. 105; it was also in China that the first printed book appeared. The Printed Book According to the website World History, the first printed book dates back to A.D. 868 in China by block printing. This method used a block of wood with the Chinese characters carved in reverse into the surface, dipped in ink, and pressed down on paper. Later on, the movable type method would be invented and make the printing process easier. In this method, words were pieced together to form sentences, covered in ink, and then pressed onto paper. Movable type was used in one of the most notable printings in history — the Gutenberg Bible. The Best Way to Observe The best way to celebrate this holiday is to grab a book, settle down, and read! National Book Lovers Day is also the perfect opportunity to encourage young readers to read more. Start by reading them a story or encouraging them to pick out a book of their own. Whether you enjoy fiction or nonfiction, all that matters is that you’re enjoying yourself and a good book!

There’s nothing better than sitting down in a comfortable spot with a mug full of hot chocolate and a good book to read for several quiet hours. Luckily for book lovers everywhere, National Book Lovers Day takes place on Aug. 9, and it’s a perfect opportunity to get started on that book you’ve been meaning to finally open.

Materials Used for Portable Writings The first recorded use of a portable form of written information dates back to 3500 B.C.; writings were carved by Sumerians into clay tablets found in southern Mesopotamia, which is now known as the Middle East. However, these tablets were heavy and often difficult to transport. People began writing on lighter materials, such as papyrus, a thick material made from overlapping central stems of the papyrus plant. Over the years, more materials were created on which to write, like parchment; wax tablets; and, eventually, paper. While historians

LEARNING

LEGALESE

Roasted Corn Salsa

A Trust A right of property, real or personal, held by one party for the benefit of another. It is an arrangement whereby property is transferred with the intention that it be administered by a trustee for another’s benefit.

Ingredients

Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine

● 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped ● 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced ● Juice of 1 lime ● Kosher salt, to taste

● 2 medium ears of corn, shucked ● 1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced ● 1/2 red onion, diced

Directions

3. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices. 4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine. 5. Top with lime juice and season with salt. 6. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips.

1. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. 2. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

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What’s Inside

1. What It Means to Be Trusted 2. How Goat Yoga Helps You Get in Shape Creating Better Habits to Make Life a Little Easier 3. National Book Lovers Day Roasted Corn Salsa 4. How These Rats Save Lives

Heroism From an Unexpected Source Meet the Rats That Sniff Out Land Mines

Tanzania-based NGO APOPO found the answer: African giant pouched rats. These rats have several advantages over dogs and humans when it comes to detecting land mines. While they are bigger than your average pet rat — some can be as large as a cat — they’re still light enough that they won’t detonate a land mine if they stand on one. Though they have poor eyesight, they make up for that deficiency with an incredible sense of smell. A fully trained rat can sniff amounts of TNT as small as 29 grams and distinguish it from other industrial substances like motor oil and battery acid. Along with these innate qualities, pouched rats are easy and cheap to train. While a dog can only bond with and work for one master, rats will sniff out land mines under any person’s direction, so long as they get a tasty treat afterward. They can search a 2,000 square foot area in 20 minutes, saving humans from days of dangerous, meticulous work. Between 1995 and 2015, APOPO’s rats found about 13,200 mines in Africa and Southeast Asia. Today, their programs are still going strong, proving that heroism can be found in even the most unlikely of animals.

When you think of animals that could be considered heroic, giant rats probably aren’t the first creatures that pop into your head. Many people still think of them as filthy, disease-ridden little thieves that deserve eradication rather than a medal. But one nongovernmental organization (NGO) has proven just how heroic rats can be by training them to detect land mines and, in turn, save lives. Over 60 countries worldwide still feel the effects of wars past every time someone steps on an unactivated land mine. Dogs and metal detectors have traditionally been used to find and safely detonate land mines in these countries, but both methods are costly and time- consuming. A human with a metal detector could take up to four days to clear a 2,000 square foot area of any land mines, and people knew there had to be a faster, safer way.

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