Involves a “sometimes” quote…
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. ―
As December races by, I have been trying to focus on finding some joy in the days… And despite joy being most-times fleeting and hard to find as December marches on with all the stress it can bring. I am trying to slow down and look for joy in my days.
Slowing down is a very good place to start… and to smile!
This morning I am so happy for the slowing down process that is making sourdough bread… and what a joy it is to smell bread baking in my oven! The latter is absolutely something that puts a smile on my face!
My advice to you all… bake something today, and revel in the joy of it!
Have a Joy-filled Monday everyone!
Mmm… BREAD!!!
You cannot beat the smell of fresh bread for pure, simple joy.
I just placed a King Arthur order so I can have some of that joy from my own oven!
Fresh baked bread! Nothing better. I remember that scent so well from growing up (my Mom baked bread ALL the time). I plan to bake some cookies today!!
That IS a great way to slow down! Peanut butter blossoms are on the after-school agenda here… The only trouble is that I can *easily* eat the whole batch. Good thing they’re slated for a Girl Scout meeting. Most of them, at least.
Enjoy the pace and that smell…and toast!
I’m working today but I did bake yesterday and have lussekattar for St. Lucia Day as a result. I’m glad you are enjoying the sourdough process.
There are few things as wonderful as the smell of bread baking! On Saturday, when it was so damp and gloomy, I decided to pull some bananas from the freezer and bake banana bread. Instant mood lifter!
That sounds like a great idea! XO
I did pumpkin blueberry muffins the other day. The house DID smell good. VERY good.
I wish there was smellivision with the blog post. Baking bread is divine!! After this week I am slowing down because family returns on the 25th!!
Baking bread is a great way to slow down. Now that my oven is repaired, I fully intend to do some baking. It’s been a week and a few days.