The Blogging Platypus

My Actions and Choices Reflect my Values It is pretty easy to lose track of who you are. Who you really are. We can fall into a pattern of playing the various roles that we think represent who we are, but do they really? We are often tasked with wearing the hats of parent, child, employee, supervisor, friend, and caretaker throughout our lives. When we have to fill so many different roles, it can be easier to put who you are and some of your values on the backburner in order to succeed in whichever goal we are pursuing. While fragmenting who you are to fill a certain role may make it easier, as there are fewer personal barriers that can potentially get in the way of your goals, we risk losing who we are. When our values are not reflected in our actions, it can create a separation between our authentic self and the self we portray to the outside world. This, in turn, can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, fear, and a sense of feeling lost. Gee, I wonder why stifling who you ar...

Okay, so maybe it won’t change your life, but your taste buds will thank you, as will your gut! I ran across this recipe on Pinterest and have made it a few times. One of the things I love about it is how easy it is to customize. It’s also a no-rise bread, so you don’t have to worry if your yeast is still good. But there is a setting period that you will want to plan for when making a loaf of this delicious bread. I have been having two slices of this bread for breakfast lately, but originally made it before we took a road trip to ABQ. I wanted to have something that was tasty and would hold up well. Traveling with a special diet can be tricky. Sometimes I am limited to peanuts, some types of chips, and fruit, as those are typically the only vegan and gluten free options at gas stations along a route. Like I said, you can customize this in so many ways. Just make sure that you set aside some time for the loaf to set before baking, and you may want to bake it a little longer, depend...