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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.
January 25, 2024 at 12:01pm
January 25, 2024 at 12:01pm
#1062948
Istijlál (Majesty) 7 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, January 25, 2024

On the fourth Thankful Thursday in January 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *StarV* ...for the merit badges I received between 1/19/24-1/25/24.

Merit Badge in Hot Potato [Click For More Info] Thanks for helping Andre fracture some New Year's Resolutions! Merit Badge in Reviewing 7 [Click For More Info] Awarded for sending at least one review every day for a week . This badge can be earned over and over again. Each of these badges adds one (1) Community Recognition! Merit Badge in Intuey's Award [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing SEVEN YEARS at [Link To Item #tcc] ! For that you definitely deserve my brand new exclusive MB award! *^*Bigsmile*^**^*Heart*^* Tracey and [Link To User schnujo] Merit Badge in Dragonfish 2 [Click For More Info] For 7 years of [Link To Item #tcc] ! By [Link To User schnujo] . Great job being consistent with entering contests all these years! Merit Badge in Oops! Not Again! [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing seven years of [Link To Item #tcc] Merit Badge in Job Well Done [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing seven years of The Contest Challenge! Many times Schnujo has tried to get me to complete those few contests I need to finish it off, but it has always been a bridge too far for me. But I do know how difficult an achievement it is to attain. Merit Badge in A Big Hug [Click For More Info] Kudos for completing Jody's Contest Challenge! May 2024 be a wonderful year! Merit Badge in Anon-Y-Monkey's Badge [Click For More Info] Congratulations on your success in the [Link To Item #tcc] (The Contest Challellene). Wow, seven complete years! What a wonderful accomplishment. You deserve a place in Anon-Y-Monkey's Hall of Fame. Merit Badge in Isaac Asimov [Click For More Info] Congrats for all your hard work in [Link To Item #tcc] ! Merit Badge in Bee-U-Tee-Full [Click For More Info] Hi [Link To User nfdarbe] This MB is given as a part of 7 years you have completed [Link To Item #tcc] Merit Badge in Dialogue [Click For More Info] For your inspirational conversations! [Link To Item #tcc] Merit Badge in Otterly Adorable [Click For More Info] Congrats on your hard work at [Link To Item #tcc] *^*Heartb*^* We’re proud of you *^*Party*^* (So excited about this new MB I had [Link To User brennus] make *^*Bigsmile*^*) Merit Badge in We Are Family [Click For More Info] [Link To User schnujo] is so proud of you, she told me to send this badge your way! See: [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in The Scheming Scoundrel [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing seven years of [Link To Item #2109126] ! Well done, fearless writer! May you reach all your goals in this New Year too! *^*Bighug*^* *^*Star*^* *^*Clap*^* Merit Badge in A Big Hug [Click For More Info] Congratulations! I'm honored to celebrate with you for completing seven years of [Link To Item #TCC] . Thank you Jody for making this wonderful celebration possible for the [Link To Item #TCC] celebrants. You deserve an MB too. HAPPY [Link To Item #TCC] seven years to everyone. Merit Badge in tracker [Click For More Info] I am thrilled to present you with my exclusive badge, tracker's Kudos to You. It is in recognition of your outstanding 7 years of completing The Contest Challenge every month. An extraordinary performance. It is encouraging to know you can achieve if you believe. Congratulations! tracker Merit Badge in Wishing You Well [Click For More Info] Congratulations for completing seven years at [Link To Item #2109126] ! Way to go. *^*Stary*^* A gift from [Link To User schnujo] Merit Badge in Princess and Her Fox [Click For More Info] Congrats on your wonderful writing for The Contest Challenge. Enjoy my exclusive Badge. Always: Megan Merit Badge in Patience [Click For More Info] You made it! Congratulations on completing 7 years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Enjoy this beautiful moment *^*Heart*^* *^*PartyhatB*^* Merit Badge in Visit WdC 7 [Click For More Info] Awarded for visiting the site every day for a week . This badge can be earned over and over again. Each of these badges adds one (1) Community Recognition! Merit Badge in Newsfeed 7 [Click For More Info] Awarded for interacting with our community on the Newsfeed every day for a week . This badge can be earned over and over again. Each of these badges adds one (1) Community Recognition! Merit Badge in Forum Posts 7 [Click For More Info] Awarded for interacting with our community within message forums every day for a week . This badge can be earned over and over again. Each of these badges adds one (1) Community Recognition! Merit Badge in Excellent [Click For More Info] Congratulations on Completing 7 Years of [Link To Item #tcc] Merit Badge in Fantastic [Click For More Info] Congrats on completing 7 years in [Link To Item #tcc] What a fantastic run! Merit Badge in Read. Write. [Click For More Info] Prose and poetry. Romance and rhyme. That's a lot of writing for us to read! Seven complete years of [Link To Item #tcc] . CONGRATULATIONS! Merit Badge in Procrastination [Click For More Info] No procrastination on your part! You wrote and created seven years' worth of contest entries for [Link To Item #tcc] . Wow. This merit badge is part of the chocolate fudge cake that [Link To User schnujo] bought to help you celebrate. So, go on. Have fun! Rachel *^*Heartv*^*

                   *StarV* ...that I had 509 points in my Branded Survey account, which I was able to transfer to my checking account.
                   *StarV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on cold winter mornings.
                   *StarV* ...that I have 387 points in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *StarV* ...for the sunshine on this cold winter morning.
                   *StarV* ...that I have $2.06 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *StarV* ...for the check I received through the mail yesterday.
                   *StarV* ...that I was able to go the The Baha'i Center in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 21, for spiritual services.
                   *StarV* ...for the shelled walnuts I have for my afternoon snack.
January 18, 2024 at 1:33pm
January 18, 2024 at 1:33pm
#1062609
Istijlál (Majesty) 19 S͟haraf (Honour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, January 18, 2024

On the third Thankful Thursday in January 2024
         I am thankful ...
                   *StarV* ...for the achievement merit badge i received on 1/12/2024.
Merit Badge in Reviewing 7 [Click For More Info] For reviewing 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Sprinting Champion [Click For More Info] Here is another merit badge in celebration of your awesomeness in completing seven years of [Link To Item #tcc] . Having written all those contest entries over the years, you truly are a sprinting champion! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Visit WdC 7 [Click For More Info] For visiting Writing.Com 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Newsfeed 7 [Click For More Info] Posting or commenting on the Newsfeed 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Forum Posts 7 [Click For More Info] For posting in a Message Forum 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Rock On [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing all of [Link To Item #tcc] so far! That is an amazing accomplishment. *^*Delight*^* *^*Heartv*^*

                   *StarV* ...that all my bills are paid this month.
                   *StarV* ...for the two blankets my brother sent me.
                   *StarV* ...that "Winter in Las Vegas"  was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (January 17, 2024)" .
                   *StarV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this chilly winter morning.
                   *StarV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
January 11, 2024 at 5:38pm
January 11, 2024 at 5:38pm
#1062260
Istijlál (Majesty) 12 Sharaf (Honour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, January 11, 2024

On the second Thankful Thursday in January 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 1/5/24-1/11/24
Merit Badge in Anniversary Review's Merit Badge in Lavender Teddy Bear [Click For More Info] Here is a good start to your weekend, I hope. (Who doesn't love a purple teddy bear?) I am sending you this merit badge as your third merit badge from Jody in [Link To Item #tcc] . Enjoy! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Kit's Stamp of Approval [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing all of [Link To Item #tcc] so far! That is an amazing accomplishment. *^*Delight*^* *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Heavenly Planet [Click For More Info] I hope you're enjoying our Heavenly Planet *^*Smile*^*. Congratulations on completing seven years at [Link To Item #tcc] ! [Link To User schnujo] and Tracey Merit Badge in Visit WdC 7 [Click For More Info] For visiting Writing.Com 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Newsfeed 7 [Click For More Info] Posting or commenting on the Newsfeed 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Forum Posts 7 [Click For More Info] For posting in a Message Forum 7 days in a row. Merit Badge in Discovery [Click For More Info] For winning Round 14 of [Link To Item #2213121] ; Congratulations! Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " You're Beautiful by James Blunt " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] January 2024! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^*

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay the rent this month.
                   *BulletV* ...for plastic forks from that come with my fast food orders. I like them because I can use them like a regular fork instead of using one of the two regular forks I have.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $0.59 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the awardcon I received.

                   *BulletV* ...that I have 229 points in my Branded Survey account.
                   *BulletV* ...for cafe mocha made with instant hot chocolate mix and coffee.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have 241 points in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the food bank that is less than a block from my apartment.
January 4, 2024 at 4:09pm
January 4, 2024 at 4:09pm
#1061873
Istijlál (Majesty) 5 Sharaf (Honour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, January 4, 2024

On the first Thankful Thursday in 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 12/28/23-1/4/24.
Merit Badge in Campfires [Click For More Info] Congratulations Nfdarbe! All good things come in threes. Like this three-day party to celebrate you completing seven years of [Link To Item #tcc] . Drake Merit Badge in Good Vibes [Click For More Info] Fantastic job completing [Link To Item #tcc] ! Way to go! Merit Badge in Cards of Love [Click For More Info] Here’s an exclusive MB just for you achieving [Link To Item #2109126] Congratulations for a job well done! Merit Badge in Meowy Christmas! [Click For More Info] This badge is to celebrate your hard work with [Link To Item #tcc] ! Merit Badge in Consistent [Click For More Info] Your consistent effort has allowed you to complete ALL SEVEN YEARS of [Link To Item #tcc] ! Congratulations! Merit Badge in Cards of Love [Click For More Info] Here’s an exclusive MB just for you achieving [Link To Item #2109126] Congratulations for a job well done! Merit Badge in Purrfect Ride [Click For More Info] This merit badge comes with your Coffee Cream package that [Link To User webwitch] recently purchased for you. I hope you like it! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Brilliant [Click For More Info] For completing [Link To Item #tcc] and many more to come! Merit Badge in Congradulations [Click For More Info] Congratulations for having completed 7 years of [Link To Item #tcc] Merit Badge in SANTAGRAM! [Click For More Info] Wish you a very Happy New Year. Merit Badge in Dream [Click For More Info] Nothing happens unless first we dream: By Carl Sandburg. Congrats on completing seven years at [Link To Item #tcc] ! Happy New Year! [Link To User schnujo] Merit Badge in Celebration [Click For More Info] Happy New Year! In celebration of your hard work on WDC. Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 3 Public Reviewer for the month of December 2023 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] . Merit Badge in Celebration [Click For More Info] Thank you for Celebrating at [Link To Item #1985857] for the Old2New Year Blogging Party between 2023 and 2024. May Ever Year be Happy. Andre *^*CHIMP*^* Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] December 2023! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^*

                   *BulletV* ...that I got my financial spread sheet for 2024 set up on 12/29/23.
                   *BulletV* ...for the frozen Apricot treat I have in the freezer.
                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to transfer $10.00 from my Inbox Dollars account to my PayPal account..
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on cold winter mornings.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have 186 points in my Branded Survey account.
                   *BulletV* ...for chocolate chip cookies I had with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have 117 points in my survey Junkie Account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the liver and onions I had for lunch.


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