The Mindful Art of Baking Bread | Hardcover Body, Mind & Spirit / Mindfulness & Meditation “To knead dough mindfully is a way of slowing down, of giving ourselves the opportunity to be in the present moment.” “I want you to experience the wonder of transforming flour, water and salt into flavorful, crusty loaves.” As the world feels ever more dangerous and unreliable, there is something soothing and grounding about basic human activities such as baking. We all feel alienated, and loneliness is on the rise; baking our own bread is one way of improving our physical and mental health, reconnecting us with real things, and providing us with helpful reminders of existential realities.