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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.
May 25, 2023 at 10:44am
May 25, 2023 at 10:44am
#1050077
Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023

On the last Thankful Thursday in May 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received this week
Merit Badge in Shocking [Click For More Info] This merit badge is a gift from [Link To User schnujo] via my chocolate emporium. I chose this badge because I think it's truly shocking how dedicated you are and how much work you put into [Link To Item #2109126] *^*Wink*^* Rachel (&Jody) *^*Heartv*^*

                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ...for the liver and onions I had for lunch on Sunday, May 21.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have money in my Bank of America checking account, so that it is no longer $0.00.
                   *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that it is cool enough to leave the door open this morning, because I can hear the birds singing.
                   *BulletV* ...for the banana and orange I had for my first breakfast.
                   *BulletV* ...that I have $3.25 in my Survey Junkie account.
May 18, 2023 at 10:47am
May 18, 2023 at 10:47am
#1049793
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 18, 2023

I am thankful for the energy assistance benefits my household is receiving this year.

I am thankful for the merit badges I received this week
Merit Badge in Secret Admirer [Click For More Info] Kudos on completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . You are amazing! It's no secret that Jody and I admire you! *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Angel [Click For More Info] Thank you so much for your sympathy and support in this time of grief. My wife and I appreciate you very much.


May 11, 2023 at 12:00pm
May 11, 2023 at 12:00pm
#1049471
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023

On Thankful Thursday
open a prayer book and
intone gratitude.

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received this week.
Merit Badge in Plushie Party [Click For More Info] A merit badge to send a smile. *^*Smile*^* ~Nixie Merit Badge in Royalty [Click For More Info] This is the second MB from Jody’s gifted Chocolate Fudge Cake. Huge congratulations on your royally good commitment to [Link To Item #2109126] . Rachel

Weather is warmer,
not triple digits just yet,
so the front door is open.
May 4, 2023 at 11:14am
May 4, 2023 at 11:14am
#1049203
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 4, 2023

         I am thankful...
                   *BulletV* ,,,that I found my bottle of Oxybutynin medication. I thought it fell onto the floor when the lamp was knocked over; however, it just rolled under something on the lamp stand.
                   *BulletV* ,,,for the new hairbrush I received because it works better than the two old ones I had.
                   *BulletV* ,,,that I received the following merit badge this week.
Merit Badge in Heart of Gold [Click For More Info] Kudos on completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . You are amazing! We wish you abundant joy and success. *^*Heartv*^* A gift from [Link To User schnujo] Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 1 Public Reviewer for the month of April 2023 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] . Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " You Need To Calm Down by Taylor Swift " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] April 2023! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^* Merit Badge in Ebil Raffle 1 [Click For More Info] Congratulations on winning 2nd place in [Link To Item #2211262] ! This is a MB you don't have yet in replacement of an Awardicon.

                   *BulletV* ,,,for fresh brewed hot coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
                   *BulletV* ,,,that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ,,,for minibrownies to go with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ,,,that a new ramp was installed in front of my apartment today.
                   *BulletV* ,,,for the bottle of Ginger Ale I had with my lunch today.
                   *BulletV* ,,,that I have $2.12 in my Survey Junkies account.
May 2, 2023 at 7:57pm
May 2, 2023 at 7:57pm
#1049137
Fidál (Grace), 5 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan

Facebook Status Update

A beautiful day
white clouds decorate the sky
sun cast dark shadows

Istiqlál (Independence), 8 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Friday, May 5, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Five days into May
the sun is shining,
the wind is blowing,
and the Pizza guy is delivering pizza
to one of my neighbors.

Jamál (Beauty), 10 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 7, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Today is World Laughter Day,
so have a Gelastic time
and laugh as much as possible.

Isrijál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Happy Thankful Thursday!
Say a prayer of gratitude
because you woke up this morning.

Fidál (Grace), 19 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Facebook Status Update

The wind is blowing
pushing the front door open
as if it lives here.

Jamál (Beauty), 5 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 21, 2023

Facebook Status Update

The house is silent
Tranquility rules my mind
At 3 a.m.

Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Happy Thankful Thursday!
Today I am thankful for
the sacred writings of
The Bab,
Baha'u'llah,
and 'Abdu'l-Baha.


Kamál (Perfection), 13 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Monday, May 29, 2023
The Ascension of Baha'u'llah

Facebook Status Update

Beautiful Monday,
thin morning clouds
and bright sunshine.


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