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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.
February 29, 2024 at 8:05pm
February 29, 2024 at 8:05pm
#1065278
Istijlál (Majesty) 4 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 180 B.E. - Thursday, February 29, 2024

On the last Thankful Thursday in February 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the merit badges I received between 2/23/24-2/29/24.

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 Women's [Click For More Info] Let's hear it for the awesome women of WDC (of whom you are, very much, one)! Congratulations for completing seven years of [Link To Item #tcc] Rachel *^*Heartv*^* 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 Anniversary February [Click For More Info] Dear [Link To User nfdarbe] Thank you for sending 24+ Anniversary Reviews in February 2024. Annette 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 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 Early to Bed Early to Rise [Click For More Info] This exclusive badge is a gift from [Link To User schnujo] in celebration of your achievement of completing 7 years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Well done! *^*Star*^* *^*Bighug*^* *^*Hearty*^*

                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I was able to transfer $5.06 from my Survey Junkie account to my savings account..
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for strong black coffee on this late winter morning.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I was able to transfer $5.70 from my Branded Survey account to my checking account.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the Short Obligatory Prayer revealed by Baha'u'llah.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I have $5.74 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the cookies I received from the Food Bank on Tuesday, February 27.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 33 points in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the beautiful day today.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 341 points in my Branded Surveys account.
February 22, 2024 at 8:10pm
February 22, 2024 at 8:10pm
#1064700
Istijlál (Majesty) 16 Mulk (Dominion) 180 B.E. - Thursday, February 22, 2024

On the third Thankful Thursday in February 2024,
         I give thanks ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 2/16/24-2/22/24.

Merit Badge in Speculation Creation [Click For More Info] Here is another slice of chocolate fudge cake to help celebrate your seven years of completing [Link To Item #tcc] . I speculate you will complete the coming year with ease *^*Wink*^* Rachel *^*Heartv*^* 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 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 Progress Puppy [Click For More Info] This exclusive Progress Puppy badge is in celebration of your achievement of completing 7 years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Well done! *^*Star*^* *^*Bighug*^* *^*Hearty*^*

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to discuss Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i concept of unity on the Baha'i Center on Sunday, February 18.
                   *BulletV* ...for the coffee I had this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have 290 points in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the white cheddar popcorn I had with my coffee.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have 367 points in my Branded Surveys account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the beautiful late winter day that we experienced.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $5.34 in my Inbox Dollars account.
February 15, 2024 at 7:18pm
February 15, 2024 at 7:18pm
#1064241
Istijlál (Majesty) 9 Mulk (Dominion) 180 B.E. - Thursday, February 15, 2024

On the third Thankful Thursday in February 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *HeartV* ...that I have $4.23 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *HeartV* ...for the merit badges I received between 2/9/24-2/15/24.

Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 5 Public Reviewer for the month of January 2024 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] . 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 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 Be Batty [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 Romance [Click For More Info] You have always been kind to ME! 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!

                   *HeartV* ...that "Epistle to Cupid"  was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (February 14, 2024)" .
                   *HeartV* ...for hot coffee on this beautiful late winter morning.
                   *HeartV* ...that the overdraft fee my bank charged was only $10.00
                   *HeartV* ...for the oatmeal and peanut butter I had for breakfast.
                   *HeartV* ...that I have 342 points in my Branded Surveys account.
                   *HeartV* ...for the apple sauce I had as my afternoon snack.
                   *HeartV* ...that I have 178 points in my Survey Junkie account.
February 8, 2024 at 3:57pm
February 8, 2024 at 3:57pm
#1063774
Istijlál (Majesty) 2 Mulk (Dominion) 180 B.E. - Thursday, February 8, 2024

On the second Thankful Thursday in February 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *HeartV* ...for the merit badges I received between 2/2/24-2/8/24.

Merit Badge in The Groundhog... Again! [Click For More Info] Have a Wonderful Groundhog Day. The Masked Marmota Monax. 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 Weatherwax [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 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 Quizzes [Click For More Info] Quiz Question: Who has smashed seven years of [Link To Item #tcc] , thereby earning a Chocolate Fudge Cake from [Link To User schnujo] ? Answer: YOU have! Congratulations! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* 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!

                   *HeartV* ...that I have $3.52 in my Inbox Dollars account.
                   *HeartV* ...for Social Media because it helps me communicate with my Baha'i brothers and sisters across the planet.
                   *HeartV* ...that I have 39 points in my Branded Survey account.
                   *HeartV* ...for hot coffee on this chilly late winter morning.
                   *HeartV* ...that I was able to send $5.06 from my Survey Junkie account to my Savings account.
                   *HeartV* ...for McDonald's breakfast, which I had this morning.
                   *HeartV* ...that "Dear Me"  is featured under the Editor's Picks in "Short Stories Newsletter (February 7, 2024)" .
                   *HeartV* ...for both the sunshine and rain we have had the past few days.
                   *HeartV* ...that I have 19 points in my Survey Junkie account.

Word Count: 130
February 1, 2024 at 11:04am
February 1, 2024 at 11:04am
#1063272
Istijlál (Majesty) 14 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, February 1, 2024

On the first Thankful Thursday in February 2024,
         I am thankful ...
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the merit and achievement badges I received between 1/26/24-2/1/24.
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 Kits Higher Ratings Contest [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 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 Poetess [Click For More Info] In recognition of your wonderful poetry. Write on! Merit Badge in Meet That Deadline! [Click For More Info] Congratulations! You met all the deadlines to completed seven whole years of [Link To Item #tcc] . You officially rock! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* 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!

                   *Butterfly2V* ...that "Pegasus’ Ordeal"  was featured in "Romance/Love Newsletter (January 31, 2024)" .
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for hot coffee on this chilly and rainy winter morning.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for the leftover chicken and rice I had for breakfast.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 27 points in my Branded Surveys account.
                   *Butterfly2V* ...for peanut butter cups
                   *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 404 points in my Survey Junkie account.


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