Choosing Kindness

The Vets Unleashed

Whether it’s being cut off in traffic or dealing with an irate client, it’s natural to react in anger. Is there anything we can do to change our nature and create a more positive response? Today, Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike talk with writer, podcaster and dog life coach extraordinaire Katya Lidsky on the ways we can approach and assess frustrating situations, and to actively choose kindness as our first response.

As veterinarians, patience and love for animals is crucial to understanding and dealing with behaviors that are born of fear, pain, or lack of control. Learning to extend that mentality towards the people in our lives can teach us to adjust our inner response, and approach difficulty with kindness.

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The Old Cuban:

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/old-cuban/

• 6 whole mint leaves
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 ounces aged rum
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces Champagne, chilled
• Garnish: mint sprig

Steps

1. Muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker.
2. Add the rum and bitters and ice, and shake until well-chilled.
3. Double-strain into a coupe glass.
4. Top with Champagne and garnish with a mint sprig.