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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.
February 25, 2021 at 10:59am
February 25, 2021 at 10:59am
#1005257
Istijlal (Majesty) 1 Ayyam-I-Ha (Days of Ha) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 25, 2021


On the last Thankful Thursday in February 2021
         i am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $3.11 in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that today is the first day of Ayyam-I-Ha.
                   *BulletV* ...for the Oreo cookies and banana I had to go with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
                   *BulletV* ...for the cheese pizza I had for breakfast.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have finished 10 poems in the 100 I'm writing to commemorate the centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
                   *BulletV* ...for the cream of mushroom soup and the chicken sandwich I had for lunch
                   *BulletV* ...that I receive a merit badge between 2/19/21 & 2/25/21.
Merit Badge in Monthly Calendar Contest Badge [Click For More Info] For completing [Link To Item #2109126] A gift from: [Link To User schnujo]

February 18, 2021 at 11:50am
February 18, 2021 at 11:50am
#1004742
Istijlal (Majesty) 13 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 18, 2021


On the third Thankful Thursday in February 2021,
         I am grateful for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning. Coffee is one of God's wonderful gifts to humanity.
         I am grateful for the merit badges I received between 2/12/21 and 2/18/21.
Merit Badge in Romantic Season [Click For More Info] Happy Valentine's Day 2021 to you! May it be a day filled with chocolate Labradors, friends to blow the day off as bah humbug, galloping unicorns, music, romance & love, and any fun you want to have. Thank you for playing with me in the newsfeed. Enjoy this special exclusive badge. Annette. Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " Lovesong by The Cure " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] February 2021! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^* Merit Badge in Early to Bed Early to Rise [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 first of five that she so generously purchased in celebration of your achievement! Well done!

         I am thankful that Mema was playing with an almost empty roll of toilet paper, because it gave me an idea for today's Facebook Status Update. "I finally figured out why people were hoarding toilet paper last year. It was because their cats needed it to play with during lock down."
         I am grateful for the chocolate chip cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning. Chocolate is another one of God's gifts to humanity.
         I am thankful that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
February 11, 2021 at 12:04pm
February 11, 2021 at 12:04pm
#1004248
Istijlal (Majesty) 6 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 11, 2021


On the second Thankful Thursday in February 2021,
         I am grateful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this late fall morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I received three merit badges between February 5-11, 2021.

Merit Badge in Zodiac Leo [Click For More Info] You need the stubbornness of a Leo to plow through 4 years worth of [Link To Item #2109126] ! Congratulations! Merit Badge in Travel [Click For More Info] Congratulations for completing FOUR WHOLE YEARS of [Link To Item #2109126] ! It's a huge feat and your endurance and persistence had been my incentive to complete the challenge too, so thank you for inspiring me! I think writing for innumerable contests with varying prompts and exploring our limits was quite a journey for us, and hence the badge. *^*Smile*^* Hope you have a wonderful year ahead! Merit Badge in Days Of Sunshine [Click For More Info] For finishing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] A gift from [Link To User schnujo] *^*Heart*^*

                   *BulletV* ...for the Arizona sweet tea I had with my lunch today.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $19.75 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *BulletV* ...for Mema because she enjoys laying in my lap and purring, which helps keep my blood pressure low.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $1.52 in my Survey Junkie account.
February 9, 2021 at 7:28pm
February 9, 2021 at 7:28pm
#1004112
Fidal (Grace) 4 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Facebook Status Update

Today is a good day
because I woke with
God's Most Great Name
on my lips
and echoing through my mind.

Kamal (Perfection) 10 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Monday, February 15, 2021
President's Day


In Baha'u'llah's Name

In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
for the ability to teach God's Cause,
and for guidance to us my talents
in accordance with God's will.

In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
to be independent of all save God,
and to love humanity.

In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
for help the walk the Path of Faith,
and strength to serve the cause of God.

Fidal (Grace) 11 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Facebook Status Update

On Tranquility Tuesday,
I contemplate the Feast of 'Ala',
the beginning of the Month of Loftiness,
and the 19-Day Fast.

At 74--
and beyond the age of fasting--
I look forward
to saying the Fasting prayers.

Jamal (Beauty) 16 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Sunday, February 21, 2021

Facebook Status Update

A few days until Ayyam-I-Ha,
a time of happiness and sharing,
a time to remember the joy
of knowing Baha'u'llah.

Kamal (Perfection) 17 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Monday, February 22, 2021

Facebook Status Update

Motivation:
God Most Great Name intoned
on a chilly
late winter morning
is a positive start to the day.

Fidal (Grace) 18 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Ayyam-I-Ha begins at sunset on February 24 and ends at sunset on February 28. Let's make these Day of Joy and sharing.

Idal (Justice) 19 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Facebook Status Update

In about four days the Fast will begin. At 74, I'm looking forward to saying the prayer revealed for the Fast.

Istijlal (Majesty) 1 Ayyam-I-Ha (Days of Ha) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 25, 2021

Facebook Status Update

Happy Ayyam-I-Ha!


Prayer of Gratitude

O Lord,
thank you for Ayyam0I-Ha,
for the joyful Day of Ha,
for your gracious forgiveness of our sins,
and for today's beautiful weather.
February 4, 2021 at 4:37pm
February 4, 2021 at 4:37pm
#1003645
Istijlal (Majesty) 18 Sultan (Sovereignty) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 4, 2021


On the first Thankful Thursday in February 2021,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received this week (1/29/21-2/4/21).

Merit Badge in Royal Shield [Click For More Info] Many blessings for being part of [Link To Item #2220869] *^*Cross2*^* Merit Badge in The Contest Challenge 1 [Click For More Info] Congratulations on finishing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] ! You are absolutely amazing!!! Merit Badge in Writing [Click For More Info] In order to complete all four years at [Link To Item #2109126] , you did A LOT of writing! Congratulations on a job well done! Merit Badge in Super [Click For More Info] Congratulations on Completing 4 Years of the [Link To Item #2109126] It is really impressive!! Merit Badge in Rock Star [Click For More Info] Congrats! Merit Badge in Today Is Your Day [Click For More Info] Today is your Day, for finishing All 4 years in Contest Challenge. It must have been exciting and Challenging [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in Follow Your Dreams [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing four whole years of [Link To Item #2109126] ! *^*Heartv*^* *^*Hug*^* You showed great determination and I hope that helps you to follow your dreams! *^*Heartg*^* *^*Hug*^* Merit Badge in Appreciation [Click For More Info] Just to let you know you're always appreciated on this site. Merit Badge in Talent Sprouts! [Click For More Info] Congratulations On Completing The [Link To Item #2109126] . You Are Awesome!! Merit Badge in Excellent [Click For More Info] Congratulations and completing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Safe travels and many blessings. Merit Badge in Motivation [Click For More Info] Way to chase that carrot! Congrats on completing all 4 years of the [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in Encore! Encore! [Click For More Info] For completing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in One Small Step [Click For More Info] One giant leap for writer-kind! Great job finishing four years of [Link To Item #2109126] ! *^*Moon*^* Merit Badge in Well Done [Click For More Info] Congrats on completing all 4 years! Merit Badge in Auctions [Click For More Info] Hello there, Congratulations on earning this badge for four years of [Link To Item #2109126] from [Link To User schnujo] Annette. Merit Badge in Endurance [Click For More Info] Congratulated on completing all four years of the Contest Challenge! That takes Endurance!! *^*Bigsmile*^* Merit Badge in Zodiac Virgo [Click For More Info] It was in the stars for you to complete [Link To Item #2109126] ! Congrats! Merit Badge in Make Things Happen [Click For More Info] *^*Delight*^* You make things happen with your variety of creative expressions! And completing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] show how you do it! Congratulations. *^*Starstruck*^*~~ Merit Badge in Go The Distance [Click For More Info] You've done such an amzing job, and come so far! Congrats once again on having all 4 years of the Contest Challenge completed! Merit Badge in Just Because [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing all 4 years of the contest challenge Merit Badge in Contests [Click For More Info] You earned this for Completing 4 years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Merit Badge in Zodiac Capricorn [Click For More Info] From a Capricorn to you!!!!! From Schnujo and me!!!

Each day,
each month,
brings a new reason
to give thanks and praise God.


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