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It ' s no secret to anyone that the state of the world seems unbalanced . Individual anxiety seems to be at an all-time high , and our careers as attorneys certainly do not help in alleviating those pressures . My mantra this summer has been two words , “ Simple . Local .” This mantra “ Simple ” has helped me focus on trying to simplify my life — to cut out and subtract those things that are not helping me work toward the goals I have set or the behaviors I want to implement . Helped me to focus on family , co-workers , and friends . “ Local ” helps me focus on where to
direct my energy — my community , those around me , those I see every day . “ Simple ” and “ Local ” complement each other and work in harmony . The constant thrum of news , crises , and conflict coming to us over our phones can make an individual feel powerless — like a person cannot impact these seemingly immutable forces . But if I think “ Simple ” and “ Local ,” I can find ways to make a positive impact on the individual lives of people in need . So , this summer , while you are resting and recharging for the coming months , I encourage you to think Simple and think Local . Pare down to the immediate and your impact can be felt . n
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