The smell of good baking... is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight. [Baking is] one of those almost hypnotic businesses, like a dance from some ancient ceremony ~ M. F. K. Fisher Dough, to me, is deeply connective. It brings a beautiful warmth to the muscles that slowly seeps into the dough itself. The grounding scents of earthy ingredients permeate your space, awakening all the body's senses. Meditative kneading centers the rampaging mind, rekindling a connection to our ancestors and Mother Earth. Imbuing you with the epitome of patience, instilling the gentle balance between powerful movement and gentle rest, it mirrors so much of life. You create something wonderful from small, seemingly unconnected things. Most of all, it embodies hope. The hope that the time and ever mindful dedication will yield pride-worthy results. The hope to, perhaps, share this precious joy with a loved one. The hope that, in the end, all will be well, no matter the trouble or tries in between. Fill life with delicious moments as often as possible, moving from a place of connect in all things 🙏 Earth-based cinnamon bun recipe courtesy of @thealmondeater : https://thealmondeater.com/2016/12/easy-vegan-cinnamon-rolls/ #mindful #meditation #baking #veganrecipes #plantbased #life #yoga #food #hope #mentalhealth #quotes #mfkfisher #dough #movewithconnection #fwfg #wilding #earthchild #positivity #lifeisbeautiful #cinnamonrolls #literature #mindfuleating #slowdown #grounding #lifeisinthedetails #reflection #recovery #feminineenergy #pagan #motherearth