KISS Keep It Simple Stupid KISS is a

KISS

Keep It Simple Stupid

KISS is a … I D E A

• • "keep it simple and stupid" "keep it short and simple" "keep it simple and straightforward" “Keep it Simple, Sweetheart”

Avoid Unnecessary Complication • • talking writing, decorating, relationships, decision-making, meetings, management life generally In everything that we do

Meaning of “simple”

Meaning of “SIMPLE” • • Easily understood Straightforward Trouble-free Down-to-earth Clear-cut Unpretentious Plain Unfussy

SIMPLE is not equal to EASY

Easy is a minimum amount of effort to produce a result

Simple is the removal of everything except what matters

Ingredients 1. 2 cups white sugar 2. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3. 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 5. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 6. 1 teaspoon salt 7. 2 eggs 8. 1 cup milk 9. 1/2 cup vegetable oil 10. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 11. 1 cup boiling water

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two nine inch round pans. 2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup non-alkaline/non-Dutched cocoa powder (I use Dagoba) 1 tablespoon baking powder (look for non-aluminum type) 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/2 cup barely melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil) 1 cup real maple syrup, room temperature 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup coconut milk, room temp 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, shaved or finely chopped

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees with a rack in the middle. Butter and flour an 8 x 8 square cake pan (I've also had success using a 9 x 9 pan, just adjust your baking time). Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the melted butter and maple syrup until it looks like caramel. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and then the coconut milk. Pour the maple syrup mixture over the flour mixture and stir until barely combined. Add the chocolate and stir until everything comes together and is no longer dusty looking - avoid over-mixing. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 - 40 minutes. This is a cake I like slightly under-baked, so I pull it out when the center is still a bit under cooked - the toothpick doesn't quite come out clean when testing. If you are going to use it for a layer cake - then bake it all the way (clean toothpick). Remove from oven and allow to cool (absolutely completely) in pan before frosting (frosting recipe below).

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TAWHEED is the most simple concept

“Allah desires ease for you; He does not desire hardship for you. ” (Surah Al Baqarah 2: Verse 185)

The Companions of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) mentioned the life of the world before him. He (pbuh) said, "Do you not hear? Simplicity (in life) is part of Faith, simplicity is part of Faith. '‘ [Abu Dawud]

“Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but aim to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings and the nights. ” (Bukhari)

Make things easy and don’t make them difficult. Give them good news and don’t scare them away. (Bukhari)

FIRST – set your priorities Set your priorities

Key to simple living Cut clutter And Commitments

Abu Umamah (ra) reported: Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, "O son of Adam, if you spend the surplus, it will be better for you; and if you retain it, it will be evil for you. You will not be reprimanded for storing what is enough for your need. First of all spend upon those who are your dependents. '' [Tirmidhi]

Cutting down on commitments

Simple living is not about living in poverty or self-inflicted deprivation, it's about living an examined life, one where you have to determine what's "important" or "enough" for you.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just enough baggage Anonymous