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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.
April 27, 2023 at 10:59am
April 27, 2023 at 10:59am
#1048871
Istijlál (Majesty), 19 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Seventh Day of Ridvan

On the last Thankful Thursday of April 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received between 4/21/23-4/27/23
Merit Badge in Contests [Click For More Info] Hi! The super generous Ms [Link To User schnujo] has gifted you a Chocolate Fudge Cake from my chocolate emporium in celebration of all your hard work in [Link To Item #2109126] . Your gift in this package consists of twelve community merit badges. This is the first of those badges. I will send the other eleven over the next few months, always ensuring your CR. Rachel *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Every Moment Matters [Click For More Info] For winning first place in [Link To Item #2213121] Congratulations!

                   *BulletV* ...that the check from my sister came on Friday, April 21.
                   *BulletV* ...for the motivational postcard that the The StoryMaster and The StoryMistress sent, perked me up and made my day.
                   *BulletV* ...that I received an awardicon

                   *BulletV* ...for the foodstuff that my youngest brother and his wife ordered from Walmart for me.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn this week.
                   *BulletV* ...for the ability to move my recliner, because I had to remove a box that was behind it.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have air conditioning. I turned it on and found that it was left on energy save when it was turned off last year. All I had to do is flip the switch on the wall to turn it on.
April 20, 2023 at 11:46am
April 20, 2023 at 11:46am
#1048503
Istijlál (Majesty), 12 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 20, 2023

On the third thankful Thursday in April 2023,
         I am thankful, ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 4/14/23-4/20/23.
Merit Badge in History [Click For More Info] I'm sending this for having a history of participating in [Link To Item #2109126] . Thank you so much! If you dropped out, remember your entries never expire and you're always welcome to return. Pick up where you left off (since you've already done part of that year and I allow catchup entries) or start fresh with current contests--your choice. Either way, when you finish a year, you earn a Newsfeed Celebration for lots of MBs! If you're a current participant, you rock! *^*Heart*^* This is for [Link To Item #2293653] Merit Badge in Purrfect Love [Click For More Info] Kudos on completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . You are amazing! We wish you much love, joy peace, and abundant joy and success. *^*Heartv*^* (A belated friendly Valentine gift from [Link To User schnujo] )

                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn this week.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful April morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my the writing.com travel coffee mug arrived yesterday.
                   *BulletV* ...for the cinnamon roll I have this morning to go with my coffee.
                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay the power bill this month.
                   *BulletV* ...for the banana I had for my first breakfast this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to transfer $5.19 from my Survey Junkie account to my PayPal account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the pleasant spring day because I can keep the front door open.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have faster internet speed.
April 13, 2023 at 10:57am
April 13, 2023 at 10:57am
#1048142
Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 13, 2023

On the second Thankful Thursday in April 2023
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for I received a merit badge for being #1 review in March 2023
Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 1 Public Reviewer for the month of March 2023 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] .

                   *BulletV* ...that I have a coffee maker that works when I add the water.
                   *BulletV* ...for I received an awadicon for "Prayer for the Planet Earth" 

                   *BulletV* ...that the weather is warming up and the birds are singing.
                   *BulletV* ...for the orange I had with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have cranberry juice to drink.
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received today.
Merit Badge in Writing [Click For More Info] Just a little something to keep you shining.. And writing in the way you do....


April 6, 2023 at 11:07am
April 6, 2023 at 11:07am
#1047622
Istijál (Majesty), 17 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Thursday, April 6, 2023

On the first Thankful Thursday in April 2023, I contemplate everything I am grateful for and realize that I have more to give thanks for than the things I have listed. One of those things is the ability to pay the rent every month. Another is that I have food everyday. I think I have gotten into a rut by listing the same things or almost the same things every week.


On the first Thankful Thursday in April 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that "Daylight Savings Time Nightmare."  won third place in the March "SENIOR CENTER FORUM"  contest.

                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received.
Merit Badge in Stretching and Growing [Click For More Info] Kudos on completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . You are amazing! I wish you much continued success as you keep stretching and growing in life. *^*Heartv*^*

                   *BulletV* ...that I won first place in "Journalistic Intentions"  Round 11.
                   *BulletV* ...for the yogurt I had as a morning snack.
                   *BulletV* ...that it is warm enough to open the door this afternoon
                   *BulletV* ...for the hot coffee I had this morning with my mini doughnuts.
April 1, 2023 at 12:37pm
April 1, 2023 at 12:37pm
#1047298
Jalál (Glory), 12 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Saturday, April 1, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Happy Saturday!
Happy Poetry Writing Month!
Each day either write or read a poem.



Happy National Poetry Writing Month! Be a poet and write a poem each day or read a poem each day.

Fiḍál (Grace), 15 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Happy Tuesday!
It is the first Tuesday in April,
and the weather here
in Las Vegas
is cold.

I looked outside,
saw a blue sky,
shadows of palms trees,
and closed the door
because the temperature
didn't reflect
the spring like image.


Iḍál (Justice), 16 Bahá (Splendour) 180 B.E. - Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Easter Sunday Memories

On Easter morning
a basket containing
multicolored Easter eggs
and a chocolate bunny
sat on the kitchen table.

Jalál (Glory), 14 Jalál (Glory) 180 B.E. - Saturday, April 22, 2023

Facebook Status Update

It's Earth Day,
time to ask
"What can I do for my planet?"


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