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Rated: 18+ · Book · Women's · #1649240
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.
March 18, 2021 at 12:43pm
March 18, 2021 at 12:43pm
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Istijlal (Majesty) 18 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Thursday, March 18, 2021

Ten Days of Happiness:
Day 8

It’s OK not to be OK. Everyone faces adversity in their lives and it's completely normal.

When faced with a difficult situation, you have a choice about how you respond. You can let it bring you down, or you can do something to help you overcome it. This is called resilience.

Think of something that’s causing you stress at the moment. Here are some ideas to help you bounce back. Plan to do one of these today or come up with your own:

A problem shared is a problem halved. Call a friend or family member and talk about what’s going on. A problem shared my be halved only if you can share it with your family without being given unasked for advice. Sharing with friends is sometimes easier than sharing with family. I find that it's better to take my problems to Baha'u'llah, meditate on the solutions, and act on the solution I come to.

Reframe the situation. Look for a way to see this as an opportunity and respond constructively to it. Any situation, problem, or issue is either an opportunity and/or a tests. If at first I don't dealt with it, I will have to face it again.

Shift your perspective by doing something that brings you joy, like exercising, reading or listening to music. I listened to the music accompanying a prayer Lakota Suit prayer. The music and prayer helped change my perspective by making me smile.


What will you do to be more resilient today?

Let go of any problem or issues that comes up by pausing and saying a prayer to place the situation in God's hands.

March 18, 2021 at 12:13pm
March 18, 2021 at 12:13pm
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Istijlal (Majesty) 18 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Thursday, March 18, 2021


On the third Thankful Thursday in March 2021,
         I am grateful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that Deb Haaland was confirmed as Secretary of the Interior.
                   *BulletV* ...for the Sunday School or Vacation Bible School teacher who couldn't answer my question, because it encouraged my search for a spiritual path that could answer my question.
                   *BulletV* ...that my poems "Waiting for the Vernal Equinox"  and "Vernal Equinox"  were featured in "Mystery Newsletter (March 17, 2021)" .
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received this week.
Merit Badge in Lighthouse Celebration [Click For More Info] *^*Trophyg*^* CONGRATULATIONS *^*Trophyg*^* to all the participates in the challenge to complete all 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] wants to celebrate your accomplishments with a trilogy package from [Link To Item #1742964] and [Link To Item #2229244] This is #2 of 3 MB's. You are an AMAZING group of people and writers. Here's to you, with a big thank you from [Link To User schnujo] ! *^*Heart*^* Merit Badge in Celtic Spirit [Click For More Info] Happy St.Pattrick's Day to ya! May good luck and fortune smile upon you all day long! Merit Badge in Sleepy Monkey [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing every month of [Link To Item #2109126] since it started! This exclusive merit badge is a gift from [Link To User schnujo] and is the third of five that she so generously purchased in celebration of your achievement! Well done!

                   *BulletV* ...that I had corned beef and cabbage for dinner on St. Patrick's Day.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this chilly and cloudy late winter morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
                   *BulletV* ...for the chocolate swirl cake I had with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I've been able to find a response to all the prompts for "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , so far this month.


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