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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.
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March 7, 2020 at 12:57pm
March 7, 2020 at 12:57pm
#977414
Jalál (Glory), 6 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Saturday, March 7, 2020

On the Sixth Day of Fast1

In prayer I speak
to the All-Glorious Creator!

In meditation I listen
for the Creator speaking
in the language of my soul.

Divine love
and forgiveness
emanate from the prayers
revealed for the nineteen-day fast.

Gratitude List for 6 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this pleasant prespring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 155 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the potato chips I have for my afternoon snack.


Footnotes
1  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-sixth-day-of-fast.html.
March 5, 2020 at 9:51pm
March 5, 2020 at 9:51pm
#977261
Istiqlál (Independence), 5 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Friday, March 6, 2020

On the Fifth Day of Fast2

Sunrise to sunset
Prayers and meditation
For those who fast

Gratitude List for 5 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on the pleasant winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to get my hair colored today .
         *BulletV* ...that I have 16,300 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 144 points in my Survey Junkie account.




Footnotes
2  I posted this to Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-fifth-day-of-fast.html.
March 4, 2020 at 9:41pm
March 4, 2020 at 9:41pm
#977151
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Thursday, March 5, 2020

On the Fourth Day of Fast3

At 73,
I Fast spiritually.

Day by day
I let go of old habits
and thoughts
that hold back
the progress of my soul.

Prayer by prayer
I place each tests
in the hands
of God's Glory.

Gratitude List for 4 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate Whoppers I had for my evening snack last night.
         *BulletV* ...that I had 1,008 points in my Survey Junkie account. I was able to redeem it for $10.08 to my PayPal account, and transfer it to my checking account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the Starbucks lemon crunch parfait I had with my breakfast.
         *BulletV* ...that I received a check in the mail yesterday.
         *BulletV* ...for the $100.00 deduction on this month's rent.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 19 points in my Survey Junkie account.


Footnotes
3  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-fourth-day-of-fast.html.
March 3, 2020 at 8:51pm
March 3, 2020 at 8:51pm
#977016
ʻIdál (Justice), 3 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Wednesday, March 4, 2020

On the Third Day of Fast4

Paragraph by paragraph
I consumes the word of God
feeding my soul on sacred scriptures.

Gratitude List for 3 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate Whoopers I had before I went to bed last night.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 925 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the cinnamon roll I had to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Reflections on the Coronavirus and the Oneness of Humanity   by Homa Sabet Tavangar.
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received today.
Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 17 Public Reviewer for the month of February 2020 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] .


Footnotes
4  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-third-day-of-fast.html.
March 2, 2020 at 8:22pm
March 2, 2020 at 8:22pm
#976911
Fiḍál (Grace), 2 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Tuesday, March 3, 2020

On the Second Day of Fast5

I read a prayer
revealed for the nineteen-day Fast,
and contemplate letting go.

In its essence fasting
is letting go of the desires of the flesh--
such as food and drink--
and holding onto spiritual qualities--
such as faith in God
and forgiveness.

At 73
I am learning to let go
of the prejudices
and fears
that come between me
and the Glorious Lord.

Gratitude List for 2 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered whooper I had last night before going to bed.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 917 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this chilly winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the yogurt I had to go with my breakfast.


Footnotes
5  Posted on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-second-day-of-fast.html.
March 1, 2020 at 11:18pm
March 1, 2020 at 11:18pm
#976763
Kamál (Perfection), 1 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 176 B.E. Monday, March 2, 2020

On the First Day of Fast6

Age and medication
prevent fasting from food and drink,
not meditation and prayer.

Gratitude List for 1 ʻAláʼ

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful spring morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 634 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received today.
Merit Badge in Welcome To My Reality [Click For More Info] For completing [Link To Item #2109126] A gift from: [Link To User schnujo]


Footnotes
6  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2020/03/on-first-day-of-fast.html.

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