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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. 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.
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March 23, 2020 at 10:00pm
March 23, 2020 at 10:00pm
#978981
Fiḍál (Grace), 5 Bahá (Splendor) 177 B.E. Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Early Spring1

In early spring
the temperature if fickle,
sometimes warm
and sometimes cold.

In early spring
the wind caresses
pollen baring trees
causing people to sneeze.

Gratitude List for 5 Baha

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the yogurt I had for breakfast.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 704 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the lemon pie I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,076,962 GPs in my Gift Points account.



Footnotes
1  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/early-spring.html.

March 22, 2020 at 6:30pm
March 22, 2020 at 6:30pm
#978859
Kamál (Perfection), 4 Bahá (Splendor) 177 B.E. Monday, March 23, 2020

Humanity Will Survive2

Humanity will survive!
We will pass through this present crises,
and become a more united species.

Gratitude List for 4 Baha

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn this morning.
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast pastry I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 697 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the watermelon I had with my lunch.


Footnotes
2  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/humanity-will-survive.html.

March 21, 2020 at 8:55pm
March 21, 2020 at 8:55pm
#978767
Jamál (Beauty), 3 Bahá (Splendor) 177 B.E. Sunday, March 22, 2020

A Poem3

A poem exists
somewhere in space and time
until the poet pens the rhyme.

A poem is born
when the poet's soul writes it
in the poet's mind.

A poem lives
when the reader intones it.

Gratitude List for 3 Baha

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $9.31 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...for the marshmallow dream bar I have to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 655 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the homemade sweet tea I had this afternoon.


Footnotes
3  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/a-poem.html.

March 20, 2020 at 7:10pm
March 20, 2020 at 7:10pm
#978659
Jalál (Glory), 2 Bahá (Splendor) 177 B.E. Saturday, March 21, 2020

World Poetry Day 20204

Happy World Poetry Day 2020!
With the shelter-in-place order
in effect,
it's time to read your favorite poem
or write a poem dedicated
to your favorite poet.

Gratitude List for 2 Baha

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to watch the celebration of Naw-Ruz on line last night.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 623 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast pastry I have to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $6.16 in my Inbox Dollars account.
         *BulletV* ...for the pleasant spring day because we can leave the front door open.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today .
         *BulletV* ...for the sparrows I heard singing this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $8.51 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...for the popcorn I have as my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,070,109 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the homemade sweet ice tea I had this afternoon.


Footnotes
4  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/world-poetry-day-2020.html

March 19, 2020 at 10:25pm
March 19, 2020 at 10:25pm
#978574
Istiqlál (Independence), 1 Bahá (Splendor) 177 B.E. Friday, March 20, 2020
Naw-Ruz 177 B.E. and the Feast Day of Baha

The Feast Day of Baha5

On the Feast Day of Baha
the splendor of the New Year
rose resplendent above Sunrise Mount
casting the glory of dawn
across the planet.

In the first light of day
the excellence of spring
warmed the cold ground of winter
causing it to give birth
and bring forth
new life.

Gratitude List for 1 Baha

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on the beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish The Baha’i Festival of Naw-Ruz, Explained   by Christopher Buck.
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast pastry I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Happy Baha’i New Year!!   From the Editors.
         *BulletV* ...for the watermelon I had to go with my egg and cheese breakfast.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Joy Over Anxiety: UN International Day of Happiness   by Deanne LaRue.


Footnotes
5  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-feast-day-of-baha.html.

March 18, 2020 at 9:22pm
March 18, 2020 at 9:22pm
#978488
Istijlál (Majesty), 19 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Thursday, March 19, 2020

On the Nineteenth Day of Fast6

I contemplate the coming year
full of joy, hope, and sharing
the word of Baha'u'llah
on the unity of humanity.

Gratitude List for 19 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 605 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the double chocolate chip muffin I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,65,884 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the slice of watermelon I had for breakfast.


Footnotes
6  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-nineteenth-day-of-fast.html.

March 17, 2020 at 10:28pm
March 17, 2020 at 10:28pm
#978400
ʻIdál (Justice), 18 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Wednesday, March 18, 2020

On the Seventeenth Day of Fast7

I inhale the chill of morning,
and meditate
on the meaning
of the Nineteen-Day Fast:
Letting Go
and Letting God.

Gratitude List for 18 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to pick up my March Senior Commodities allotment today.
         *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the double chocolate cupcake I had this morning with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,015,134 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered crunch dibs I had as my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $28.89 in my Send Earnings account.

On the Eighteenth Day of Fast8

I give thanks
for the blessing of the Fast,
and the approach of Naw-Ruz.

Footnotes
7  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-seventeenth-day-of-fast.html.
8  Facebook Status Update.

March 17, 2020 at 11:29am
March 17, 2020 at 11:29am
#978353
Fiḍál (Grace), 16 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Tuesday, March 17, 2020

On the Sixteenth Day of Fast9

I meditate on a Fasting prayer:
it is the wine of Divine love
flowing from the Holy Spirit
into the chalice of immortality.

Gratitude List for 16 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 578 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the penny I found laying face up on the floor.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,012,434 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizona sweet ice tea I had for dinner.

Facebook Status Update

The world has gone utterly mad!
I WILL NOT panic!
I have placed all my affairs
in the hands of Baha'u'llah.

Footnotes
9  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-sixteenth-day-of-fast.html.

March 16, 2020 at 11:18am
March 16, 2020 at 11:18am
#978257
Kamál (Perfection), 15 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Monday, March 16, 2020

On the Fourteenth Day of Fast10

When the body fast
the soul sips the wine of faith
from the chalice of God's Word.

Gratitude List for 14 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for mini chocolate covered doughnuts to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 504 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the mini chocolate Easter egg I had for my morning snack.

On the Fifthteenth Day of Fast11

I focus my meditation
upon the Word of God
revealed by Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.


Footnotes
10  Facebook Status Update.
11  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-fifteenth-day-of-fast.html.

March 13, 2020 at 7:27pm
March 13, 2020 at 7:27pm
#978035
Jalál (Glory), 13 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Saturday, March 14, 2020

On the Thirteenth Day of Fast12

Fast prayers inspire
Encourage the poet to write
Odes to the All-Glorious Lord,
Praising the Glory of God.

Gratitude List for 13 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 462 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizona sweet ice t ea I had with my lunch
         *BulletV* ...that we can leave the front door open today.

Jamál (Beauty), 14 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Sunday, March 15, 2020


Gratitude List for 14 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered doughnuts I had with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ... that I was able to finish the March edition of the fantasy newsletter.
         *BulletV* ...for the Cheetos I had for my afternoon snack.



Footnotes
12  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-thirteenth-day-of-fast.html.

March 11, 2020 at 10:52pm
March 11, 2020 at 10:52pm
#977831
Istijlál (Majesty), 11 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Thursday, March 12, 2020

On the Eleventh Day of Fast13

I read
Fasting by Jelaluddin Rumi,
and it was a beautiful
description of the Fast.

Gratitude List for 11 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 349 points in my Survey Junkie account.


Istiqlál (Independence), 12 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Friday, March 13, 2020

On the Twelfth Day of Fast14

Tranquility
embraces the mind and the soul
of the individual that places
complete trust in the All-Glorious Lord.

Gratitude List for 12 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this cloudy winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 451 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the rain we received yesterday.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,002,209 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the good night's sleep I got last night.


Footnotes
13  I posted this on Poe 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-eleventh-day-of-fast.html.
14  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-twelfth-day-of-fast.html.

March 9, 2020 at 7:24pm
March 9, 2020 at 7:24pm
#977631
Fiḍál (Grace), 9 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Tuesday, March 10, 2020

On the Ninth Day of Fast15

I contemplate detachment,
and comprehend it
as one benefit of fasting.

Gratitude List for 9 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this cloudy winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 235 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast cake I had for my morning snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Fasting the Time of Spiritual House Cleaning   by Badi Shams.
         *BulletV* ...for the cream of mushroom soup I had for lunch.

ʻIdál (Justice), 10 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Wednesday, March 11, 2020

On the Tenth Day of Fast16

Oh Lord,
I am a pebble
resounding with Thy praise
in this age of unity.

Gratitude List for 10 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my story "Vampires and Blue Skies was featured in "Fantasy Newsletter (March 11, 2020).
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast cake I had with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I received two responses from "Spiritual Newsletter (March 11, 2020).
         *BulletV* ...for the cheese burger and fries I had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 321 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the sprite I had to go with my lunch.



Footnotes
15  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-ninth-day-of-fast.html.
16  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-tenth-day-of-fast.html.

March 7, 2020 at 10:50pm
March 7, 2020 at 10:50pm
#977452
Jamál (Beauty), 7 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Sunday, March 8, 2020

On the Seventh Day of Fast17

Sleep arrives
on the wings of prayer
revealed for the Nineteen-day Fast,
and I realize that,
because of age and medication,
I miss fasting.

Gratitude List for 7 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay part of the power bill today.

Kamál (Perfection), 8 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Monday, March 9, 2020

On the Eighth Day of Fast18

I intone a prayer revealed for the Fast,
a prayer that begins praise of God,
a prayer the ask protection,
and request forgiveness.

I meditate,
I realize the prayer
encourages obedience
and trust in God--
the only protection in times of trouble.

Gratitude List for 8 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the breakfast cake I had for my morning snack.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee, with coffee grounds in the carafe.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 170 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the sausage and egg burrito I had for breakfast.


Footnotes
17  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-seventh-day-of-fast.html.
18  I posted this on Poet 999 A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-eighth-day-of-fast.html.

March 7, 2020 at 12:57pm
March 7, 2020 at 12:57pm
#977414
Jalál (Glory), 6 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Saturday, March 7, 2020

On the Sixth Day of Fast19

In prayer I speak
to the All-Glorious Creator!

In meditation I listen
for the Creator speaking
in the language of my soul.

Divine love
and forgiveness
emanate from the prayers
revealed for the nineteen-day fast.

Gratitude List for 6 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this pleasant prespring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 155 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the potato chips I have for my afternoon snack.


Footnotes
19  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-sixth-day-of-fast.html.

March 5, 2020 at 9:51pm
March 5, 2020 at 9:51pm
#977261
Istiqlál (Independence), 5 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Friday, March 6, 2020

On the Fifth Day of Fast20

Sunrise to sunset
Prayers and meditation
For those who fast

Gratitude List for 5 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on the pleasant winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to get my hair colored today .
         *BulletV* ...that I have 16,300 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 144 points in my Survey Junkie account.




Footnotes
20  I posted this to Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-fifth-day-of-fast.html.

March 4, 2020 at 9:41pm
March 4, 2020 at 9:41pm
#977151
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Thursday, March 5, 2020

On the Fourth Day of Fast21

At 73,
I Fast spiritually.

Day by day
I let go of old habits
and thoughts
that hold back
the progress of my soul.

Prayer by prayer
I place each tests
in the hands
of God's Glory.

Gratitude List for 4 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate Whoppers I had for my evening snack last night.
         *BulletV* ...that I had 1,008 points in my Survey Junkie account. I was able to redeem it for $10.08 to my PayPal account, and transfer it to my checking account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the Starbucks lemon crunch parfait I had with my breakfast.
         *BulletV* ...that I received a check in the mail yesterday.
         *BulletV* ...for the $100.00 deduction on this month's rent.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 19 points in my Survey Junkie account.


Footnotes
21  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-fourth-day-of-fast.html.

March 3, 2020 at 8:51pm
March 3, 2020 at 8:51pm
#977016
ʻIdál (Justice), 3 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Wednesday, March 4, 2020

On the Third Day of Fast22

Paragraph by paragraph
I consumes the word of God
feeding my soul on sacred scriptures.

Gratitude List for 3 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate Whoopers I had before I went to bed last night.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 925 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the cinnamon roll I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Reflections on the Coronavirus and the Oneness of Humanity   by Homa Sabet Tavangar.
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received today.
Merit Badge in Reviewing
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Footnotes
22  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-third-day-of-fast.html.

March 2, 2020 at 8:22pm
March 2, 2020 at 8:22pm
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Fiḍál (Grace), 2 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Tuesday, March 3, 2020

On the Second Day of Fast23

I read a prayer
revealed for the nineteen-day Fast,
and contemplate letting go.

In its essence fasting
is letting go of the desires of the flesh--
such as food and drink--
and holding onto spiritual qualities--
such as faith in God
and forgiveness.

At 73
I am learning to let go
of the prejudices
and fears
that come between me
and the Glorious Lord.

Gratitude List for 2 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered whooper I had last night before going to bed.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 917 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the yogurt I had to go with my breakfast.


Footnotes
23  Posted on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-second-day-of-fast.html.

March 1, 2020 at 11:18pm
March 1, 2020 at 11:18pm
#976763
Kamál (Perfection), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Monday, March 2, 2020

On the First Day of Fast24

Age and medication
prevent fasting from food and drink,
not meditation and prayer.

Gratitude List for 1 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 634 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received today.
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Footnotes
24  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-first-day-of-fast.html.

February 29, 2020 at 9:58pm
February 29, 2020 at 9:58pm
#976637
Jamál (Beauty), 5 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Sunday, March 1, 2020

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On the fifth day of Ayyam-i-Ha,
the wind sing through palm and pine
carrying the joyous new
of the approach
of the Fast and Naw-Ruz.

Gratitude List for 5 Ayyám-i-Há

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdraw today.
         *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to attend Devotional Services at the Baha'i Center today.



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