Keeping it Simple

Keeping what simple?

Whatever the it is at the moment. 

For example, whenever I feel that the whole cooking for the family thing is too much for me, I bake. Yes, bake.

It's counterintuitive, I know. But it works. I am not above using reverse psychology on myself. 

Baking forces me to slow down... measure... pay attention. Visualize the finished product and the pleasure it will bring. I use my hands and connect with the ingredients. I am patient because there is no other option. I am taken back to my mother, and hers, and hers, and hers and hers... I participate in an ancient nurturing ritual. 

bread of life

bread is life

bread is simple

keep life simple

bake bread

break bread

eat

live

simple