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. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 Qudrat (Power) 176 B.E. - Thursday, November 7, 2019 Gratitude List for 4 Qudrat Today I am thankful ... ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn this morning. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful autumn morning. ...that I have 665 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the chocolate filled breakfast pastry I had with my coffee. ...that I have 1,801,462 GPs in my Gift Points account. ...for the chocolate brownies I had as an afternoon snack. ...that I finished The Reality of the Perfections of Christ by Christopher Buck, Part 4 of Figuring Out Prophecy . ...for the beautiful Autumn day. ...that I was able to finish 4 Steps for Understanding the Mysteries of Prophecy by Christopher Buck, Part 5 of Figuring Out Prophecy . ...that I received a merit badge. |
‘Idál (Justice), 3 Qudrat (Power) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Morning Poem1 November morning A pigeon walks past my door: What's it looking for? Gratitude List for 3 Qudrat Today I am thankful ... ...that I was able to finish Christ’s Return: What will His Name Not Be? by Christopher Buck, Part 2 of Figuring Out Prophecy . ...for the apple upside down cake I had with my coffee this morning. ...that I was able to finish The Prophets: Each One Identical with the Other by Christopher Buck. Part 3 of Figuring Out Prophecy . ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had on this beautiful autumn morning. ...that I have 521 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the red Sanuk shoes that I received today. They are fun to wear. ...that my poem "Mary Florence Chaplin Newland" was featured in "Spiritual Newsletter (November 6, 2019)" . ...that I have 5,200 points in my YouGov account. Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 2 Qudrat (Power) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Gratitude List for 2 Qudrat Today I am thankful ... ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had on this wonderful autumn morning. ...that the $10.00 from PayPal hit my checking account today. ...for the apple upside down cake I had to go with my coffee. ...that I was able to finish Christ’s Return: What will His Name Not Be? by Christopher Buck, which is Part 2 of the series Figuring Out Prophecy ...for the Greek yogurt I had for my morning snack. ...that I have 464 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the chocolate pudding I had with my lunch. ...that I have 1,800,012 GPs in my Gift Points account. |
Kamál (Perfection), 1 Qudrat (Power) 176 B.E. - Monday, November 4, 2019 Facebook Status Update I drink coffee! Therefore, I am awake, so that I can think. Gratitude List for 1 Qudrat Today I am thankful ... ...that I could transfer $10.00 from my PayPal account to my checking account. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful autumn morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the cookies I had with my coffee this morning. ...that I was able to finish Unsealing the “Seal of the Prophets” by Christopher Buck, which is Part 1 of the series Figuring Out Prophecy . ...for the yogurt I had for my morning snack. ...that I have 1,016 points in my Survey Junkie account. I transferred $10.16 to my PayPal account. ...for the unsweetened applesauce I had for my afternoon snack. ...that I have 128 points in my Survey Junkie account. Pivotal Event2 His appearance came at a critical time in human history. The Bab declared his mission, at a time when the veils of dogma concealed the lamps of religion and faith. He proclaimed a new day, heralded one greater than He, and emphasized unity. Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 19 ‘Ilm (knowledge) 176 B.E. - Sunday, November 3, 2019 The Day of the Lord3 This is the Day of the Lord, when God's Most Great Name reverberates across the firmament of religion and calls the lovers of God out of the tombs of self to proclaim a New Heaven and a New Earth. Gratitude List for 19 ‘Ilm Today I am thankful ... ...that I was able to finish Christ’s New Name and the New Jerusalem by Christopher Buck, which is Part 53 it Figuring Out Prophecy . ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful autumn morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn ...for cookies to go with my coffee this morning. ...that I have 823 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the sweet ice tea I have with my evening meal. ...that I have 47,000 points in my YouGov account. ...for the fried chicken and salad I had for my evening meal. ...that I have 1,797,962 GPs in my Gift Points account. ...that I received a merit badge. Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory), 18 ‘Ilm (knowledge) 176 B.E. - Saturday, November 2, 2019 To Sleep4 To sleep! Perchance to rest, or at least dream of a good night's sleep. This is the elusive goal. Gratitude List for 18 ‘Ilm Today I am thankful ... ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful Autumn morning. ...that I have 801 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the sugar cookie I had with my coffee this morning. ...that I have $51.81 in my Vindale Research account. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 17 ‘Ilm (knowledge) 176 B.E. - Friday, November 1, 2019 The Fragrance of Mercy5 When I read God's revealed Word, and meditate on the scriptures inscribed by the Bab, the fragrance of mercy wafts through my mind and across my soul. Gratitude List for 17 ‘Ilm Today I am thankful ... ...That both of my checks hit my checking account today. ...for the fresh brewed black coffee I have this morning. ...that I was able to pay the rent today. ...for the sugar cookie I had to go with my coffee this morning. ...that when I dropped my phone on the ground it didn't break. ...for the Arizona sweet tea I had with my lunch. Footnotes |