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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 30, 2023 at 11:09am
March 30, 2023 at 11:09am
#1047172
Istijllál (Majesty), 10 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 30, 2023

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I received an awardicon this last week.

         *BulletV* ...for hot coffee on this chilly spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the banana I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to order a new WDC travel coffee mug.
March 23, 2023 at 12:09pm
March 23, 2023 at 12:09pm
#1046885
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 23, 2023

On the fourth Thankful Thursday in March 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 3/17/23-3/23/23.

Merit Badge in Wish You Magic Moments [Click For More Info] Kudos on completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . You are amazing! I wish you many magic moments and abundant joy and success. *^*Heartv*^* A gift from [Link To User schnujo] Merit Badge in Be Romantic [Click For More Info] We are thankful to you for your tremendous contribution to our WDC. Merit Badge in Groundhog Day [Click For More Info] Happy New Year. Hope you have a Great Day.

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to make both my Desert Radiology and Quest Diagnostics appointments for next week.
                   *BulletV* ...for the awardicon I received 3/22/23.
March 16, 2023 at 11:27am
March 16, 2023 at 11:27am
#1046450
Istijlál (Majesty), 15 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 16, 2023

I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 3/10/23-3/16/23

Merit Badge in Rock Star [Click For More Info] Please note in the writeup that the MB is for completing 6 years of [Link To Item #2109126] You are a rockstar!

I am thankful that I was able to get my haircut I got on Saturday, March 11.

I am thankful for the liver and onions I had on Monday, March 13.

I am thankful that "Vision Problems"  was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (March 15, 2023)" .

I am thankful for the ability to get out of my chair by myself.

I am thankful that I can have the front door open in the afternoon.

I am thankful for fresh brewed coffee to go with my mini donuts this morning.

I am thankful that the smoke alarm works, even though it goes off when we are using the electric range.

I am thankful for the bacon I had to go with my toast and cereal this morning.
March 9, 2023 at 11:08am
March 9, 2023 at 11:08am
#1046134
Istijlál (Majesty), 8 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 9, 2023

It's been a long week and the week hasn't ended yet. I begin another set of iron infusions on Tuesday, March 7. The second infusion will be on Friday, March 17. Between now and then I plan to get my hair cut. Spring is approach and I need shorter hair. I probably need several other things, but the shorter hair will have to do.


I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 3/3/23 and 3/9/23

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Other things I am thankful for. (1) Getting my tablet out of hawk. (2) That today's cloudy morning turned into a warm and sunny afternoon. (3) That I have only five more entries in my Serenity Journal to transcribe into "I Blog Poetry and Prose" .
March 2, 2023 at 10:53am
March 2, 2023 at 10:53am
#1045839
Istijlál (Majesty), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 2, 2023

On the first Thankful Thursday in March 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received this week.
Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] This MB is to celebrate your 30th review sent for PPC3! Your participation is appreciated. Kindest Regards, Lilli

                   *BulletV* ...that "From Beyond"  was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (March 1, 2023)" .
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful March morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
                   *BulletV* ...for the mini doughnuts I had to go with my coffee.
                   *BulletV* ...that we had a little rain this pas weekend.
                   *BulletV* ...for the frosted mini wheat cereal I had for breakfast.
March 1, 2023 at 6:49pm
March 1, 2023 at 6:49pm
#1045813
Iḍál (Justice), 4 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 179 B.E. - Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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I give thanks for the spring
For the winds of March that bring
The cool gentle rain

Istijlál (Majesty), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 2, 2023

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On this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for the prayers Baha'u'llh revealed for the Nineteen-Day Fast.

At 76, I no longer physically Fast. I say the prayers because they help me focus on breaking a specific bad habit.

Istijlál (Majesty), 8 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 9, 2023

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A cloudy day in Vegas!
Is it going to rain?
Maybe, Maybe not.

Jamál (Beauty), 18 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 179 B.E. - Sunday, March 19, 2023

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Naw-Ruz approaches
The beginning of a New Year
Hope and faith renewed

Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Friday, March 24, 2023

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I find comfort in
the poetry of the sacred word.


Jamál (Beauty), 6 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Sunday, March 26, 2023

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Tranquility flows
from my soul to my body:
The Long Healing Prayer!

Iḍál (Justice), 9 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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Chocolates bunnies
the sweet taste of paradise
celebrating spring.

Istijllál (Majesty), 10 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, March 30, 2023

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April is approaching
when poetic madness
takes hold of the poet's soul
and a writing frenzy occurs.


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