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Gratitude breaks the spell of Writers Block |
Staring at a blank page is like staring into a snowfield. The snow, untouched by civilization and unmarked by living creatures, blinds you for a few minutes, it glistens reflecting subtle shades of pure white and rainbows at odd angles. If you stare at the snow too long, you get lost in the interplay of light and shadow. As the day wears on, you become awestruck at the beauty of the snow's perfection. You marvel at the way an oak tree cast its ebony shadow across the pure white snow. You watch the tree's shadow change, grow and shrink, as Earth turns and the sun moves from morning to evening. If you stand out in the snow too long without moving, you risk snow bite or freezing. If you are fortunate, a red fox will walk across your line of sight. The fox will leave his footprints written in the snowfield. As you watch the fox move, the spell holding you in one spot staring at the snow is broken. You are free to go inside out of the cold and out of danger. I must say, writing 500 words a day isn't difficult, unless I'm attempting to write on a single subject. On Monday, October 28, 2013, I began posting my weekly goals at "Weekly Goals" ![]() "O SON OF BEING! Bring thyself to account each day ere thou art summoned to a reckoning; for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds." Bah'u'll'h The Hidden Words of Bah'u'll'h, Part I.'From the Arabic, #31, page 11 'Heinlein's Rules for Writers Rule One: You Must Write Rule Two: Finish What Your Start Rule Three: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order Rule Four: You Must Put Your Story on the Market Rule Five: You Must Keep it on the Market until it has Sold' Robert A. Heinlein It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation, such as crafts, trades and the like. We have graciously exalted your engagement in such work to the rank of worship unto God, the True One. Ponder ye in your hearts the grace and the blessings of God and render thanks unto Him at eventide and at dawn. Waste not your time in idleness and sloth. Occupy yourselves with that which profiteth yourselves and others. Thus hath it been decreed in this Tablet from whose horizon the day-star of wisdom and utterance shineth resplendent. Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed After the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Pages 21-29: gr 32 I changed the way I did entries in this book several times. Beginning on March 21, 2018 the entries will cover the topics of spiritual, inspirational, and religions. However, the genres it will be under are Women's, Inspirational, and Spiritual with a tag of Religious. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 16 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, June 1, 2023 Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023 On the last Thankful Thursday in May 2023, I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 18, 2023 I am thankful for the energy assistance benefits my household is receiving this year. I am thankful for the merit badges I received this week |
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023 On Thankful Thursday open a prayer book and intone gratitude. Today I am thankful ... ![]() Weather is warmer, not triple digits just yet, so the front door is open. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 4, 2023 I am thankful... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fidál (Grace), 5 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 The Twelfth Day of Ridvan Facebook Status Update A beautiful day white clouds decorate the sky sun cast dark shadows Istiqlál (Independence), 8 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Friday, May 5, 2023 Facebook Status Update Five days into May the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the Pizza guy is delivering pizza to one of my neighbors. Jamál (Beauty), 10 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 7, 2023 Facebook Status Update Today is World Laughter Day, so have a Gelastic time and laugh as much as possible. Isrijál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Thankful Thursday! Say a prayer of gratitude because you woke up this morning. Fidál (Grace), 19 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Facebook Status Update The wind is blowing pushing the front door open as if it lives here. Jamál (Beauty), 5 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 21, 2023 Facebook Status Update The house is silent Tranquility rules my mind At 3 a.m. Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Thankful Thursday! Today I am thankful for the sacred writings of The Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha. Kamál (Perfection), 13 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Monday, May 29, 2023 The Ascension of Baha'u'llah Facebook Status Update Beautiful Monday, thin morning clouds and bright sunshine. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 19 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 27, 2023 The Seventh Day of Ridvan On the last Thankful Thursday of April 2023, I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 12 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 20, 2023 On the third thankful Thursday in April 2023, I am thankful, ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 13, 2023 On the second Thankful Thursday in April 2023 I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijál (Majesty), 17 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 6, 2023 On the first Thankful Thursday in April 2023, I contemplate everything I am grateful for and realize that I have more to give thanks for than the things I have listed. One of those things is the ability to pay the rent every month. Another is that I have food everyday. I think I have gotten into a rut by listing the same things or almost the same things every week. On the first Thankful Thursday in April 2023, I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jalál (Glory), 12 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Saturday, April 1, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Saturday! Happy Poetry Writing Month! Each day either write or read a poem. Happy National Poetry Writing Month! Be a poet and write a poem each day or read a poem each day. Fiḍál (Grace), 15 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Tuesday! It is the first Tuesday in April, and the weather here in Las Vegas is cold. I looked outside, saw a blue sky, shadows of palms trees, and closed the door because the temperature didn't reflect the spring like image. Iḍál (Justice), 16 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Facebook Status Update Easter Sunday Memories On Easter morning a basket containing multicolored Easter eggs and a chocolate bunny sat on the kitchen table. Jalál (Glory), 14 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Saturday, April 22, 2023 Facebook Status Update It's Earth Day, time to ask "What can I do for my planet?" |
Istijllál (Majesty), 10 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 30, 2023 Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 23, 2023 On the fourth Thankful Thursday in March 2023, I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 15 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 16, 2023 I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 3/10/23-3/16/23 I am thankful that I was able to get my haircut I got on Saturday, March 11. I am thankful for the liver and onions I had on Monday, March 13. I am thankful that "Vision Problems" ![]() ![]() I am thankful for the ability to get out of my chair by myself. I am thankful that I can have the front door open in the afternoon. I am thankful for fresh brewed coffee to go with my mini donuts this morning. I am thankful that the smoke alarm works, even though it goes off when we are using the electric range. I am thankful for the bacon I had to go with my toast and cereal this morning. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 8 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 9, 2023 It's been a long week and the week hasn't ended yet. I begin another set of iron infusions on Tuesday, March 7. The second infusion will be on Friday, March 17. Between now and then I plan to get my hair cut. Spring is approach and I need shorter hair. I probably need several other things, but the shorter hair will have to do. Other things I am thankful for. (1) Getting my tablet out of hawk. (2) That today's cloudy morning turned into a warm and sunny afternoon. (3) That I have only five more entries in my Serenity Journal to transcribe into "I Blog Poetry and Prose" ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 2, 2023 On the first Thankful Thursday in March 2023, I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Iḍál (Justice), 4 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 179 B.E. - Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Facebook Status Update I give thanks for the spring For the winds of March that bring The cool gentle rain Istijlál (Majesty), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 2, 2023 Facebook Status Update On this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for the prayers Baha'u'llh revealed for the Nineteen-Day Fast. At 76, I no longer physically Fast. I say the prayers because they help me focus on breaking a specific bad habit. Istijlál (Majesty), 8 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 9, 2023 Facebook Status Update A cloudy day in Vegas! Is it going to rain? Maybe, Maybe not. Jamál (Beauty), 18 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Sunday, March 19, 2023 Facebook Status Update Naw-Ruz approaches The beginning of a New Year Hope and faith renewed Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Friday, March 24, 2023 Facebook Status Update I find comfort in the poetry of the sacred word. Jamál (Beauty), 6 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Sunday, March 26, 2023 Facebook Status Update Tranquility flows from my soul to my body: The Long Healing Prayer! Iḍál (Justice), 9 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Facebook Status Update Chocolates bunnies the sweet taste of paradise celebrating spring. Istijllál (Majesty), 10 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 30, 2023 Facebook Status Update April is approaching when poetic madness takes hold of the poet's soul and a writing frenzy occurs. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 17 Mulk (Dominion) 179 B.E. - Thursday, February 23, 2023 I am thankful for the snow we received yesterday, because it inspired my blog entry today. I am thankful that I just have one more blog post to make in "Journalistic Intentions" ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Mulk (Dominion) 179 B.E. - Thursday, February 16, 2023 Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Mulk (Dominion) 179 B.E. - Thursday, February 9, 2023 I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 2/3/23-2/9/23 |