In today’s news, Australian government increases intake of refugees in response to global humanitarian crises, China’s lunar mission maps area below surface on far side of Moon, Ecuadorians choose nature over oil, scientists use artificial intelligence-aided cameras and microphones to monitor wildlife-people in United Kingdom, sheriff’s deputy rescues choking infant in Colorado, USA, Seoul, Korea-based vegan restaurant features mini smart farm, and pair of great white shark-persons make journey together up North America’s East Coast.
When I went vegan, I had to find energy alternatives for honey because I realized how hard it already was for the bees to work and live. My go to sweetener is now maple syrup, and I want to share a tip on how to make awesome maple vegan granola bars that will help fuel your day! This is a simple recipe that only requires five ingredients and no baking! Begin by processing 1 cup (225 grams) of dates, using a food processor, until the pieces are small. The end result should resemble a dough consistency. Next, combine 1 and 1/2 cups (135 grams) of rolled oats, 1 cup (145 grams) of chopped, roasted, unsalted almonds, and the processed dates in a large mixing bowl, then set aside. Add 1/4 cup (60 grams) of creamy, salted, natural peanut butter and 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of maple (agave) syrup to a small saucepan and stir while it warms up over low heat. For a lower-sugar version, you can use some unsweetened plant-milk instead of the syrup. After that, pour this liquid on top of the oat mixture and blend everything together, making sure you scatter the dates throughout. When it is well-mixed, line an 8×8-inch (20x20-centimeter) baking dish or other small pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture over. The pan-liner will allow it to be lifted out easily. Firmly press down on the granola until it's evenly flattened— this helps hold it together. Then use parchment paper to cover the pan and let it sit in the fridge or freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove your now solid, wholesome snack from the pan and cut evenly into 10 bars. Lastly, store your bars in an airtight container for a maximum of a week. These healthy, nutritious treats are great for breakfast, before exercise, or as a midday snack—enjoy!
We are already excited to hear the joke of the day! Are you? Well, here it comes. It’s called “Mosquito and Firefly in Traffic.”
A mosquito and a firefly were flying around at night and crashed into each other. The mosquito was very upset and said:
“Couldn’t you hear my buzzing horn while I was flying about?”
Hearing this, the firefly yelled back:
“Couldn’t you see me trying to turn with my turn signal light on?”
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And now we have a heartline from Gia Huy in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam:
Dear Master and the Supreme Master Television team, I would like to send to all my best wishes.
Recently, on January 24, 2023, in a phone call with a Supreme Master TV team member, Master said that She may not be able to give initiation forever. Since I am one of those would-be initiates, waiting for You to accept me as Your disciple, when I read what You said, I felt that I might be saved by You, or might not.
This year, I am 14 years old, almost 15. I was vegetarian since birth, but I could not say that I was vegan because I didn’t keep the vegan diet strictly. However, since June of 2022, I am sure that I have been fully vegan. I hope You will forgive me for all my mistakes, big or small. I promise that I will not repeat those mistakes and beg You to give me and other worthy people the initiation and grant us an opportunity to be Your disciples. I promise to practice diligently in order to contribute to the prayer for World Peace.
I wish You good health, and that the Supreme Master Television team always has good health, in order to serve God and fulfill the mission to save this beautiful world. Gia Huy from Âu Lạc (Vietnam)
Earnest Gia Huy, Thank you for your touching letter. We recognize your deep desire for initiation, and we join you in hoping that it comes to fruition very soon! May you and the sincere Aulacese (Vietnamese) spiritual seekers find that which you long for, Supreme Master TV team
P.S. Master responds to your spiritual yearning: “Devoted Gia Huy, I am pleased to know of your sincere wish to practice spiritually at such a young age! Sometimes, the practicalities and difficulties of the material world get in the way of having an initiation ceremony. But know that all beings who earnestly love God and desire to practice are protected by Master Power. I very much hope that you are soon able to receive the initiation in person. Until then, continue to join in the daily worldwide prayer for a peaceful, vegan world. May you and lovely Âu Lạc (Vietnam) feel that your every step is placed in the path of the Divine.”
