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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.
December 29, 2022 at 11:23am
December 29, 2022 at 11:23am
#1042327
Istijlál (Majesty), 18 Masáʼil (Questions) 179 B.E. - Thursday, December 29, 2022

On the last Thankful Thursday in 2022,
         I am thankful ..
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 12/23/22-12/29/22
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                   *BulletV* ...that I received two new dresses for my birthday and Christmas present.
                   *BulletV* ...for the award can I received on 12/28/22.

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to assemble my bath bench without any difficulty.
                   *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had on this cold chilly winter morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ...the chocolate chip mini muffins I had with my coffee this morning.
December 22, 2022 at 1:13pm
December 22, 2022 at 1:13pm
#1042034
Istijlál (Majesty), 11 Masáʼil (Questions) 179 B.E. - Thursday, December 22, 2022

On the fourth Thankful Thursday in December 2022,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV*...that I was able to attend the Feast of Masáʼil (Questions) on the evening of December 17.
                   *BulletV*...for the merit badge I have received this week.
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                   *BulletV*...that my over the counter order was delivered today.
December 15, 2022 at 12:04pm
December 15, 2022 at 12:04pm
#1041814
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 Masáʼil (Questions) 179 B.E. - Thursday, December 15, 2022

On the third Thankful Thursday of December 2022,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that we will be receiving assistance with the electrical bill in 2023.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this chilly winter morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that while reviewing a story on Saturday, December 10, I learned a new phrase: Idée fixe1.
                   *BulletV* ...for the cookie I had to go with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that " I Give Thanks"  got honorable mention in the 2022 edition of the "Thankful Poetry Contest" .

Footnotes
1  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id%C3%A9e_fixe_(psychology)
December 8, 2022 at 4:16pm
December 8, 2022 at 4:16pm
#1041577
Istijlál (Majesty), 16 Qawl (Speech) 179 B.E. - Thursday, December 8, 2022

On the second Thankful Thursday in December 2022,
         I am ...
                   ...that I received first place in "Journalistic Intentions"  Round 10 for my entries in "I Blog Poetry and Prose" .
                   ...for the new shoes my brother, Tom, and his wife, Sylvia, sent me for my birthday.
                   ...that I will received a raise in my Social Security Check in 2023.
                   ...for the new electric stove we received.
                   ...that I was able to make an appointment with Quest Diagnostics for 9:10 am on Thursday, December 8.
                   ...for the merit badge I received this week.
Merit Badge in Gingerbread House [Click For More Info] Thank you for the time you devote to writing awesome reviews.

                   ...that I received a raise in my SSI for 2023


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