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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.
September 28, 2023 at 11:31am
September 28, 2023 at 11:31am
#1056342
Istijlál (Majesty) 2 Mas͟híyyat (Will) 180 B.E. - Thursday, September 28, 2023

I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received
Merit Badge in Consistent [Click For More Info] I just wanted to give you this MB, as to me, you are consistent in your writing, and in your faith. You aren't afraid to share yourself in your writing. You are an inspiration to me.

         *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay the Power Bill on 9/27/23.
         *BulletV* ...for the nectarines I received from the food bank on 9/26/23.
         *BulletV* ...that "Tornadoes Versus Mobile Homes"  was featured in "For Authors Newsletter (September 27, 2023)" .
         *BulletV* ...for the cranberry juice I have in the refrigerator.
         *BulletV* ...that "Arnold Gets His Rhythm Back"  won "The Writer's Cramp"  for 9/28/23.
September 21, 2023 at 12:33pm
September 21, 2023 at 12:33pm
#1056040
Istijlál (Majesty) 14 ʻIzzat (Might) 180 B.E. - Thursday, September 21, 2023

On the third Thankful Thursday in September 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to purchase a 10 Ride Coupon Book for the RTC Paratransit.
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received on 9/18/23.
Merit Badge in Smile! [Click For More Info] Smile! You've completed a whole year of challenges in [Link To Item #2109126] . From, Jody (&Rachel)

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to submit the Spiritual newsletter for September on 9/16/23.
                   *BulletV* ...for the peaches and the grapes I received when I picked up the food at the food bank on 9/19/23.
                   *BulletV* ...that my prescriptions for Oxybutynin and Levothyroxine arrived on 8/18/28.
                   *BulletV* ...for the rain we received on 9/20/23.
                   *BulletV* ...that the Reality company that purchased my apartment building contacted me on 9/19/23 with the contact information.
                   *BulletV* ...for the sweet iced tea I had with my lunch.
                   *BulletV* ...that "The Dance of Life"  was featured in "Fantasy Newsletter (September 20, 2023)" .
September 14, 2023 at 12:42pm
September 14, 2023 at 12:42pm
#1055736
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 ʻIzzat (Might) 180 B.E. - Thursday, September 14, 2023

On the second Thankful Thursday in September 2023
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received between 9/8/23-9/14/23.
Merit Badge in Just me...Lilli [Click For More Info] Congratulations on successfully completing the [Link To Item #2277797] ! *^*Coffeep*^* Kindest Regards, Lilli Merit Badge in Supportive [Click For More Info] Thank you for your support and your courage to write with honesty.

                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay the rent this month.
                   *BulletV* ...for the awardcon I received this week.

                   *BulletV* ...that I received third place in the 2023 edition of the Blog Week Birthday Bastion.
                   *BulletV* ...for the pears and apples I received when I went to the food bank this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that I was able to transfer $5.08 from my Survey Junkie account to my Bank of America saving account.
                   *BulletV* ...for the 86 points I have in my Survey Junkie account.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ...for the $2.32 I have in my Inbox Dollars account.
September 7, 2023 at 11:49am
September 7, 2023 at 11:49am
#1055302
Istijlál (Majesty), 19 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Thursday, September 7, 2023

On the first Thankful Thursday in September 2023
         I am grateful ...
                   *Fireworks1* ...for writing.com.
                   *Fireworks2* ...that I received the following merit badge between 8/31/23-9/7/23.
Merit Badge in Fantastic [Click For More Info] Fantastic! That's what you are. You have completed a whole year of [Link To Item #2109126] , and that is an incredible feat. I hope you enjoy this slice of chocolate fudge cake, courtesy of [Link To User schnujo] . Rachel (& Jody} *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in Outstanding WdC Member [Click For More Info] Dear *^*Heart*^* Neva, Happy 23! Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 3 Public Reviewer for the month of August 2023 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] . Merit Badge in Poetry [Click For More Info] Your poem: 'Melancholy' is beautiful. Merit Badge in Outstanding WdC Member [Click For More Info] Thank you for your positive presence here at WDC.

                   *Fireworks3* ...for chocolate chip cookies and black coffee.
                   *Fireworks4* ...that I won two 7/11 during writing.com's birthday party.
                   *Fireworks5* ...for navel oranges.
                   *Fireworks6* ...that I was able to transfer $5.09 from my Survey Junkies account to my Bank of America savings account.
                   *Fireworks7* ...for cafe mocha made with coffee and instant hot chocolate mix.
                   *Fireworks8* ...that I was able to transfer $10.00 from my Inbox Dollars account to my PayPal account.
                   *Fireworks9* ...for watermelon.
                   *Fireworks10* ...that I was able to open a can of mixed fruit without too much difficulty.
September 1, 2023 at 5:13pm
September 1, 2023 at 5:13pm
#1054975
Istiqlál (Independence), 13 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Friday, September 1, 2023


Happy Birthday Writing.com: Day 1

September 1, 2023 is the first day of writing.com's seven day birthday party. This year writing.com is 23 years old. To celebrate I will review a newbie, give away a merit badge, and write a blog entry in my writing.com blog. I will attempt to do these activities each day and pray that there is no interruptions. The interruption this morning concerned the electricty. Due to the rain (I think it was the rain) we had no power for two or three hours. However, I will place the situation in God's hands and do the best I can.

Facebook Status Update

Celebrating the first day of
writing.com's seven day
birthday party.

Jalál (Glory), 14 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Saturday, September 2, 2023


Online Birthday Celebration

This is day 2 of writing.com's seven day birthday part. One of the advantages to having a virtual or online birthday party concerns the weather. When the birthday party is online you don't have to worry about rain or triple digit temperatures. Not that there's been any triple digit temperatures for a couple of days, but there has been rain.

I live in Las Vegas, and it rained most of the day on September 1. Sometimes it was a gentle rains and sometimes a hard rain. Sometimes it came down by the table spoon full and sometimes by the bucket, I set at my computer and looked out my living room door as the rain came down. I didn't see any lightning, but I did hear thunder.

Despite the fact that the electricity went out for a couple of hours yesterday morning, I accomplished everything I set out to do. I reviewed a couple of stories, one by a newbie, made a blog entry, and gave merit badge to another member. Today I plan to review, compose a blog entry, give away another merit badge, and write a short story. I don't know it it will rain today.

I don't know if the electricity will remain on all day. From the looks of the sky, it might rain later this morning or this afternoon. That's all right because I'm not planning on going out of the house. If it rains I will enjoy watching it from the comfort of my living room.

Facebook Status Update

Thunder and lightning
Rain came down in car loads
Late summer shower



Jamál (Beauty), 15 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Sunday, September 3, 2023


Beautiful Sunday in Las Vegas

It's a beautiful Sunday in Las Vegas. There are no clouds this afternoon, so we don't have to worry about rain or the streets flooding. I heard only one disturbing noise, which sounded like a gunshot or a car backfiring. I couldn't tell which, however, since I heard no sirens it probably wasn't a gunshot. I did see a white K9 car drive past, but I don't know if it was a police car. It could have been another from another law enforcement division.

Facebook Status Update

I wish I could sleep
just a short nap before dawn:
Impossible dream.

So I close my eyes
pretend that I am asleep:
Does it really work?

Kamál (Perfection), 16 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Monday, September 4, 2023

{link:https://poet999.blogspot.com/2023/09/patience-test-of-faith.html

Patience: A Test of Faith

They say patience is a virtue, but lately I've found it to be a test of faith. A test of waiting for the answer to a prayer to arrive through snail mail. I know the item is coming, because I've already talk to the person who is sending it. My problem is waiting for something I needed three days ago.


I know the problem is my impatience, because this is an issues I've encounter several times in my life. I also know that if I don't deal with it now, I'll encounter it again and again. Therefore, I'll deal with it the best way I know how. First, by dealing with my negative self-talk. Second, by continuing to say prayers.

Fidál (Grace), 17 Asmá (Names) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Unable to sleep,
I open my smartphone
click on the Baha'i prayer app
scroll down to the Table of Ahmad,
and intone the word revealed by Baha'u'llah.


Jamál (Beauty), 3 ʻIzzat (Might) 180 B.E. - Sunday, September 10, 2023

Facebook Status Update

Las Vegas Sunday
Cloudy sky inspires my muse
Refreshes my mind.


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