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" . On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 I began keeping track of may accomplished goals in this journal. "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. |
Fiḍál (Grace), 8 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, January 7, 2020 New Year's Poem From 20021 Ominous in its splendor, Jupiter ascends the firmaments charcoal dome. Reflecting the sun's bright radiance back to Earth, Jupiter rivals the moon ]in its sharp accuracy; in its crystalline beauty' in its purity. King of the planets; reality's emperor; Jupiter escorts out the old year, and ushers in the new: foretelling and closing. Jupiter rings in a New Year and a new era hope; an eighty-three year cycle of transformation. Jupiter ushers out a two hundred and forty-nine year cycle of preparation, while pulling the planets toward peace. Gratitude List for 8 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the instant oatmeal I had for breakfast. ...that I have 228 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the Chinese food I had for lunch. ...that I received a check through the mail today. ...for the Internet, because I was able to find a dentist today that I might be able to afford. Facebook Status Update I have taken the metaphorical cat by the tail, and contacted a dentist that I may or may not be able to afford. I need either new dentures or implants, because the dentures I have no longer fit properly. Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 7 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Monday, January 6, 2020 In all the sacred scriptures Revealed through Divinity's Mirrors The Golden Rule Is stated in the language of the age. In the language of Hinduism: The believer's total obligation Do not to others That which is distressful to you. In the language of Buddhism: The believer is commanded Harm not others with that which You find hurtful. In the language of Judaism: The believer is instructed Do not to others That which is malicious to you. In the language of Zoroastrianism: The believer is advised That a good person does not do to others What is not good for self. In the language of Christianity: The believer is cautioned To do to other What you would want them to do to you. In the language of Islam: The believer is warned You are not a believer until you want for others That which you crave for yourself. In the language of Baha'i: The believer is informed Not to desire for others What you do not wish for yourself. Gratitude List for 7 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...for the peanut butter and jelly sandwich I had for lunch. ...that I have 206 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the cereal I had for breakfast. ...that I got a good night sleep last night. ...for the merit badge I received. Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 6 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Sunday, January 5, 2020 Gratitude List for 6 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...that I was able to attend devotional services at the Baha'i Center this morning. ...for the 2,623,057 GPs I have in my Gift Points account. ...that I have 181 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the Arizona sweet ice tea I had today. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. |
Jalál (Glory), 5 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Saturday, January 4, 2020 Red Shift3 In this darkness these words are photons emanating from the poet's mind reflecting off the reader's perceptions and into the prism of their experience: What does the poem tell the reader about the poet? Wherever the reader is in space-time, connotations lengthen a poem's wavelength away from the poet: What does the poem mean to the reader? Gratitude List for 5 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...for th e Wether's Original candy I had this afternoon. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today ...for the Snicker's bar I had for my bedtime snack last night. ...that I was able to pay the rent today. ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this beautiful winter's day. ...that I have 169 points in my Survey Junkie account ...for the merit badges I received today. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Friday, January 3, 2020 Facebook Status Update Today I'm grateful that Naw-Ruz is in March, when the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and warm spring breezes blow through Las Vegas. Gratitude List for 4 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...for the chef salad I had for lunch. ...that I have 133 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly winter morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today. ...for the Starbucks egg & cheese package I had for breakfast. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Sharaf (Honor) 176 B.E. - Thursday, January 2, 2020 Chicken Salad Sandwich4 Post New Year's Day breakfast: chicken salad sandwich mad with coleslaw dressing and sweet dill picks, while yesterday's left over turkey is cooking in the the soup pot. Gratitude List for 3 Sharaf Today I am thankful ... ...that I have 1,547 points in my Survey Junkie account. I transferred $15.47 to my Paypal account. ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the banana to go with my coffee. ...that I was able to place my Humana over-the-counter order today . ...for the chicken sandwich I had for breakfast. ...that "New Year's Voyage" received honorable mention in "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" for January. ...for the turkey soup I had for dinner. ...that I could transfer $15.52 from my Paypal account to my checking account. ...for the merit badge I received. Footnotes |