Dear Friends,

Happy New Year!

I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season.
Make it a priority to find your vision and authentic voice this year.

I look forward to experience this exciting New Year with you.

Love and appreciation,
Gary

ONE-MINUTE WISDOM

Change and creativity begins within the heart of each of us. It is our commitment to our own unique spiritual journey that opens our creative consciousness.

CREATIVITY

Creativity is defined as the use of imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of any artistic work. Creativity can be further described as using your resources in a unique way to achieve your goals and desires.

If you begin to think of your life as a piece of art that you are creating, this idea will become easier to visualize. We are constantly creating our lives in every moment. We must be willing to use our imaginations to create solutions. In order to effectively utilize creatively, we must continue to surrender all fear.

Creative ideas flow most when one is relaxed and feeling safe. This safety and freedom allow the mind and heart to flow energy. It is from this flowing energy that we can create ideas with great imagination.

MATCHA GREEN TEA PANCAKES

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 1 c. gluten-free flour
• 1 1/2 c. oats
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 c. unsweetened almond milk
• 1 Tbsp. matcha powder
• strawberries for garnishing

Chocolate Sauce (optional)

• 1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet (or your pancake griddle) over medium-low heat. Combine all ingredients in your blender/food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Grease your griddle with coconut oil and pour your batter. These might cook a bit faster than you are used to, so keep an eye out. When you start to see little bubbles form on the surface, it’s time to flip! Repeat until all the batter is gone.
3. To make your chocolate sauce, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a measuring cup and microwave until melted, about a minute-a minute and a half.
4. Pour chocolate sauce over pancakes and serve with fresh strawberries!

Norman Vincent Peale