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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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January 5, 2019 at 12:10am
January 5, 2019 at 12:10am
#948915
Jalál (Glory), 6 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Saturday, January 5, 2019

The First Saturday in January 20191

Gray Saturday
Clouds conceal winter's blue sky
My neighborhood is silent

Gratitude List for 6 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate doughnut holes I had this morning to go with my coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $28.73 in my Inbox dollar account.
         *BulletV* ...for the ginger ale I had with my dinner tonight.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 49,337 GPs in my Gift Points account tonight.
         *BulletV* ...for the homemade hamburger sandwiches I had for dinner.


Footnotes
1  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-first-saturday-in-january-2019.html.

January 4, 2019 at 12:22pm
January 4, 2019 at 12:22pm
#948876
Istiqlál (Independence), 5 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Friday, January 4, 2019

Organized2

I am organized
I know what I want to do
The list is written

The Gratitude List for 5 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
*BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
*BulletV* ...for the banana I had to go with my coffee this morning.
*BulletV* ...that I have 43,212 GPs in my Gift Points account this afternoon.
*BulletV* ...for the leftover spaghetti we had for lunch.
*BulletV* ...that I received the power bill today, because it told me how much I owe this month.
*BulletV* ...for the lobster we had for our evening meal today.



Footnotes
2  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/01/organized.html.

January 3, 2019 at 5:23pm
January 3, 2019 at 5:23pm
#948805
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Thursday, January 3, 2018

Gratitude List for 4 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to pay the January rent today.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I got my hair cut today.
         *BulletV* ...that there is a Bank of America ATM in the Albertson's grocery store on East Charleston Avenue.
         *BulletV* ...that we had spaghetti for lunch.
January 2, 2019 at 11:33am
January 2, 2019 at 11:33am
#948702
‘Idál Justice), 3 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Overcome Worry3

Intone the prayers of salvation,
Place all your troubles in the hands
Of the Glory of God,
And listen to the voice of faith,
Whispering "All is well!"
Or "It's going to be alright!"

Gratitude List For 3 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
*BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
*BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered doughnut holes I had to go with my coffee this morning.
*BulletV* ...that the $10.00 I transferred from my PayPal account to my checking account hit my account today.
*BulletV* ...for the cherry pie I had for my afternoon snack.
*BulletV* ...that I have $36.05 in my Vindale Research account.
*BulletV* ...for the soup I had for supper.
*BulletV* ...that I have 29,387 GPs in my Gift Points account.

Footnotes
3  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/01/overcoming-worry.html.

January 1, 2019 at 12:08am
January 1, 2019 at 12:08am
#948584
Fiḍál (Grace), 2 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Gratitude List for 2 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I received two merit badges today.
Merit Badge in Point of View
[Click For More Info]

Good start Merit Badge in I Write in 2018
[Click For More Info]

Congratulations!

You owned 2018!
For the whole 2018 year, you wrote and reviewed at least once a week. For one whole tour around the sun, you were creative for your own and you gave your time to help other writers to see their writing through another set of eyes with the reviews you sent out.
Let your accomplishment be celebrated and rewarded by this merit badge. Many tried, few survived. 
You are an "I Write" WINNER!

         *BulletV* ...that I had 4,227,462 GPs in my Gift Points account. I was able to purchase a 12-month Premium plus membership. My membership expires on2/15/2020. I have 27,962 GPs left in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 42,000 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...for the cheese burger I had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I had $10.00 in my PayPal account to transfer to my Bank of America checking account. It will arrive there on Wednesday.
         *BulletV* ...for the cherry pie with whipped cream I had for my evening snake.


December 30, 2018 at 9:06pm
December 30, 2018 at 9:06pm
#948515
Kamal (Perfection), 1 Sharaf (Honor) 175 B.E. - Monday, December 31, 2018
Feast of Sharaf

Birth of a Poem4

Sometimes,
the verses are born
fully formed ready to
be written in black words on white paper.

Most time,
I see their conception,
nurture them through the embryonic stage
and bring them forth into reality.

Gratitude List for 1 Sharaf

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the vegetable omelet and apple juice I had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 4,226,612 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the Chili dogs we had for supper.


Footnotes
4  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/birth-of-poem.html.

December 29, 2018 at 10:01pm
December 29, 2018 at 10:01pm
#948444
Jamal (Beaury), 19 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Sunday, December 30, 2018

Blessing or Curse5

Memory can be
a blessing or a curse;
it depends on us.

We can dwell
on bad recollections
and be unhappy.

Or we can
focus on good memories
and be happy.

Gratitude List for 19 Masa’ill

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I have to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 4,219,037 GPs in my Gift Points account this morning.
         *BulletV* ...for the BBQ chicken we had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I found two more of my mother's poems: "String of Pearls and "Night Adventure.
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizona sweet tea I had to drink with my lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I still have some chocolate covered cherries to eat before I go to sleep tonight.

Facebook Status Update

I made my To Do List for the first quarter of 2019. I may or may not change it on March 21. I will review it during the Baha'i Fast to see if I'm still excited about it.

Footnotes
5  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/blessing-or-curse.html.

December 28, 2018 at 9:54am
December 28, 2018 at 9:54am
#948354
Iatiqlall (Independence), 17 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Friday, December 28, 2018

Key to Success6

See the end
in the beginning

Visualize
the completed goal
before you start.

Gratitude List for 17 Masa’ill

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 975 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that the #10.00 from MySurvey hit my PayPal account today.

Jalal (Glory), 18 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Saturday, December 29, 2018

Knowledge7

Knowledge
Begins with God
His Manifestation
Is the focal point of mankind's
Knowledge

Gratitude List for 18 Masa’ill

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my SSI check hit the bank today. Since Tuesday, January 1, is a holiday, the check hit the bank today.
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $14.00 in my Send Earnings account.
         *BulletV* ...for the beef roast, potatoes, green beans, and apple sauce I had for breakfast today.

Footnotes
6  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/key-to-success.html.
7  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/knowledge.html.

December 26, 2018 at 10:55pm
December 26, 2018 at 10:55pm
#948270
Istijlal (Majesty), 16 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Thursday, December 27, 2018

Universal Melody8

Life is an echoing melody,
Reverberating through the Universe;
God is the unseen player,
Of the instrument of evolution.

Goals for 2019
Reevaluate in March 2019

*BulletBr* Submit each week to "I Write in 2019.
*BulletGr* Respond to "Invalid Item prompts in "Welcome to My Life each week.
*BulletO* Write 200 poems to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Bab and place them in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose.
*BulletP* Include a birth in one or more stories submitted to contests. See "Action/Adventure Newsletter (December 19, 2018).
*BulletB* Set up editing schedule and deadline (at least one day before the Monday specific newsletter is due) for upcoming news letters.
*BulletG* Respond to, at least, 20 prompts for "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS, "Blogging Circle of Friends , and/or "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise each month. The responses will be in "I Blog Poetry and Prose
*BulletR* Respond to "Invalid Item Topic of the Week each week.
*BulletV* Do a better job of keeping track of my finances by checking my bank account every day.
*Bullet* Place holder for anything else that occurs in 2019 that I have to deal with.

Dates of Celebration and Commemorations in 2019

*BulletBr* Ayyám-i-Há February 26-March 1
*BulletGr* Naw-Ruz March 21
*BulletO* Ridvan April 21-May 2
         First Day of Ridvan April 21
         Ninth Day of Ridvan April 29
         Twelfth Day of Ridvan May 2
*BulletP* Declaration of the Bab May 24
*BulletB* Ascension of Baha'u'llah May 29
*BulletG* Martyrdom of the Bab July 10
*BulletR* Birth of the Bab October 29
*BulletV* Birth of Baha'u'llah October 30
*Bullet* Day of the Covenant November 26
*BulletBr* Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha November 28

Footnotes
8  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/universal-melody.html.

December 25, 2018 at 8:55pm
December 25, 2018 at 8:55pm
#948190
'Idal (Justice), 15 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Unsheathed Claws9

Claws of dawn
penetrate day's closed eyelids
drawing the scarlet hue of morning.

Gratitude List for 15 Masa’ill

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...for the Christmas cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 4,214,812 GPs in my Gift Points account this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 282 points in MySurvey account.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for Ginger Ale.

Goals for 2019
Reevaluate in March 2019

*BulletBr* Submit each week to "I Write in 2019.
*BulletGr* Respond to "Invalid Item prompts in "Welcome to My Life each week.
*BulletO* Write 200 poems to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Bab and place them in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose.
*BulletP* Include a birth in one or more stories submitted to contests. See "Action/Adventure Newsletter (December 19, 2018).
*BulletB* Set up editing schedule and deadline (at least one day before the Monday specific newsletter is due) for upcoming news letters.
*BulletG* Respond to, at least, 20 prompts for "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS in January. The responses will be in "I Blog Poetry and Prose
*BulletR* Respond to "Invalid Item Topic of the Week each week.
*BulletV* Do a better job of keeping track of my finances by checking my bank account every day.
*Bullet*

Footnotes
9  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/unsheathed-claws.html.

December 24, 2018 at 7:33pm
December 24, 2018 at 7:33pm
#948136
Fiḍál (Grace), 14 Masa’ill (Questions) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, December 25, 2018

The Universe10

Cosmic mirror
Reflecting the Creator's glory
To the world of matter

Gratitude List for 14 Masa’ill

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I received two more merit badges on Monday evening.
Merit Badge in Wisdom
[Click For More Info]

Happy Birthday, Neva! *^*Heart*^* Merit Badge in Leadership
[Click For More Info]

Wishing you a Blessed Birthday!
Thank you for all that you do here!

         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *Ornament1V* ...that it rained this morning, and there is snow on Mount Charleston.
         *Ornament1V* ...for the box of Christmas cookies I received for my birthday-Christmas present.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 4,179,462 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *Ornament1V* ...for the box of chocolate covered cherries I have for evening snacks.



Footnotes
10  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-universe.html.

December 23, 2018 at 8:24pm
December 23, 2018 at 8:24pm
#948063
Kamal (Perfection), 13 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Monday, December 24, 2018

Unity Meditation11

One planet
Encased in a shell of oxygen
Floats in an ocean of cold hydrogen
swarms the the constituents of
One race

Gratitude List for 13 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I received several community notes and merit badges wishing me a Happy Birthday.
Merit Badge in Birthday
[Click For More Info]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  Enjoy your day! Merit Badge in Encore! Encore!
[Click For More Info]

Encore! Encore! Happy Birthday to a wonderful writer! Merit Badge in Blessings
[Click For More Info]

Happy Birthday Snow
From Alexi *^*Heart*^*

         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 41,500 points in my YouGov account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my sister's check came today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I've been able to add poems to "Devotional Poetry, "Poem Experiments, and "Memories of Snow.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I had Arizona Southern Style Sweet Iced Tea to go with my bean soup for lunch.


Footnotes
11  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/unity-meditation.html.

December 22, 2018 at 11:30am
December 22, 2018 at 11:30am
#947981
Jalal (Glory), 11 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Saturday, December 22, 2018

Love's Secret Garden12

Love has a secret garden
Where the flowers of eternity grow
I walk through this garden
I inhale the fragrance of faith
Roses open in the light of morning
Close as the sun sets in the west
Sleep comes on cats’ feet

Gratitude List for 11 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I finished and submitted my next edition of the fantasy newsletter.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *Ornament1V* ...that Heidie and her children brought Christmas gift bags to De and me today.


Jamal (Beaury), 12 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Sunday, December 23, 2018

Meditation on Life in the Universe13

Matter's spiral connects
gender to gender,
forming the double helix
that connects generation to generation.

Life is a spiral ascending
the ladder of evolution;
ring by ring Being climbs
out of the mire of matter.

Nebula by nebula
planetary systems condense:
are born into the realm of matter.

Star by star
life forms advance:
climb the spiral of evolution.

Gratitude List for 12 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I signed up for the January official month on "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have $13.95 in my Send Earnings account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I was able to post, at least, one poem to my books "Poem Experiments, "Memories of Snow, and "Devotional Poetry today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have $35.66 in my Vindale Research account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have grape juice with my lunch today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 4,136,667 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I could have $10.00 sent to my PayPal account from MySurvey account. I have 182 points left in this account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have some new trinkets for my collection.


Footnotes
12  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/loves-secret-garden.html.
13  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/meditation-on-life-in-universe.html.

December 19, 2018 at 9:16pm
December 19, 2018 at 9:16pm
#947833
Istijlal (Majesty), 9 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Thursday, December 20, 2018

Prayer Suggestion14

When you pray
Pray with sincerity
Believing your prayer answered.

Gratitude List for 9 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I had $10.00 in my PayPal that I could transfer to my Bank of America checking account.
         *Ornament1V* ...for the home brewed sweet ice tea I had with my lunch.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 4,124,167 GPs in my Gift Points account.

Iatiqlall (Independence), 10 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Friday, December 21, 2018

Friday: A Poem15

Freya's day; the sixth day of creation;
Independence; weeks flower closing;
Thank God it’s Friday; workweek ends;
A wilted bloom in love’s garden;
An echo in the corridors of time;
Vesper day of the universe; joy;
Evening song of the workweek;
Looking forward to the weekend.
Freedom’s echo; autumn song of the week.

Gratitude List for 10 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that the $10.00 from PayPal hit my checking account today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 40,900 in my YouGov account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 965 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I received a holiday card from runningwolf04.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I found another one of my Mother's poems. This is a second version of The Rose. I put it in "My Mother's Poems "The Rose: Version Two.


Footnotes
14  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/prayer-suggestion.html.
15  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/friday-poem.html.

December 18, 2018 at 10:13pm
December 18, 2018 at 10:13pm
#947767
‘Idal (Justice), 8 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Forward Movement16

Each day I journey toward a distant crest,
Only at sunset do I dare rest,
A moment of pray before moving on
Step by step I advance toward my goal.

Gratitude List for 8 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...for the chocolate chip cookies I had with my coffee this morning.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...for the home brewed sweet iced tea I had with my lunch today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have $35.33 in my Vindale Research account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I found more of my mother's poems to put in "My Mother's Poems.

My response to the question "What do you want to write in 2019?" in "Action/Adventure Newsletter (December 19, 2018). At this point, I have made three writing goals for 2019, one of them is general and two are specific. The general writing goal is (1) participate in "I Write in 2019, which will give me room to include a birth in one or more of my contest entries. The specific goals are (1) participate in "Invalid Item and (2) write 200 poems to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of The Bab. I will place the commemorative poems in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose.

Footnotes
16  I posted this to Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/movement-forward.html.

December 16, 2018 at 9:56pm
December 16, 2018 at 9:56pm
#947615
Kamal (Perfection), 6 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Monday, December 17, 2018

Reflection: A Poem About the Bab17

The reflection of God
The Bab proclaimed a new day
God’s Kingdom on Earth.

Gratitude List for 6 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 935 point in my Survey Spot account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I signed up for the January "Invalid Item with "Welcome to My Life.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have five Editor's Picks for my upcoming Fantasy Newsletter.

Fiḍál (Grace), 7 Masa’ill (Questions) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Tranquility18

I intone prayers
God’s Greatest Name echoes
Through a tranquil house

Gratitude List for 7 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I finished Preparing for Christ New Name by A;ex Gottdank today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I received a merit badge for Honorable in Shadows and Light poetry contest for "Odor of Sorrow.
Merit Badge in Shadows and Light
[Click For More Info]

Dear Neva,

Congratulations on your Honourable Mention in  [Link To Item #shadows]  with your poem,  [Link To Item #2175584] .

Rachel *^*Heartv*^*

         *Ornament1V* ...that I have $34.23 in my Vendale Survey account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 945 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 4,121,017 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.


Footnotes
17  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/reflection-poem-about-bab.html}.
18  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/transuility.html.

December 15, 2018 at 11:25pm
December 15, 2018 at 11:25pm
#947571
Jamal (Beaury), 5 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Sunday, December 16, 2018

Coffee Meditation19

Coffee hot and black
The fragrance of dawn’s light
Wakes body and mind.

Gratitude List for 5 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that I joined "I Write in 2019. I'm looking forward to writing and reviewing in 2019.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I was able to go Devotional Service at the Baha'i Center today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I was able to mention the name of Baha'u'llah and answer the questions of the paratransit bus driver when we arrived at the Baha'i Center.
         *Ornament1V* ...for the pumpkin pie I had for my evening snake.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my internet connection has not went down today.




Footnotes
19  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/coffee-meditation.html.

December 14, 2018 at 10:48pm
December 14, 2018 at 10:48pm
#947475
Jalal (Glory), 4 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Saturday, December 15, 2018

Proclamation of Faith20

Baha’u’llah,
The Glory of God,
The one promised
In all the sacred scriptures.

Gratitude List for 4 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I was able to submit Week 52 entry for "I Write in 2018": "My Candle: To Baha'u'llah
         *Ornament1V* ...for the Arizona ice tea I had with my evening meal.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I finished a Ravenfly poem for "~ The Poet's Place Cafe~: "My Candle: To Baha'u'llah
         *Ornament1V* ...for the blue Christmas lights De put up on the outside of the living room window. Christmas lights bring back memories of my childhood.


Footnotes
20  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/proclaimation-of-faith.html.

December 13, 2018 at 9:49am
December 13, 2018 at 9:49am
#947378
Istijlal (Majesty), 2 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Thursday, December 13, 2018

Dissipating Worry21

Weary of worry
I intone God’s Most Great Name
Dark clouds dissipate.

Gratitude List 2 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America Checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Ornament1V* ...that we received our mailbox key last night, so I don't have to wait for the postal delivery persons to deliver the mail.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my SSI has increased for the coming year.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Social Security has increased for the coming year.

Iatiqlall (Independence), 3 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Friday, December 14, 2018

Scent of Meditation22

I meditate
upon a picture of Abdu’l-Baha,
Servant of the Glory
And inhale the scent of roses

Gratitude List 3 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *Ornament1V* ...for the ability to say no, when my I'm uncomfortable about doing something I'm asked to do.
         *Ornament1V* ...for MyGait technical support because they help solve a computer related problem or give me good advice on how to solve it.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I remembered to post my updated to "Weekly Goals.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I have 4,118,617 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *Ornament1V* ...that I was able to activate to portal to pay my rent online.
         *Ornament1V* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.


Footnotes
21  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/dissipating-worry.html.
22  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/scent-of-meditation.html.

December 12, 2018 at 11:00am
December 12, 2018 at 11:00am
#947327
‘Idal (Justice), 1 Masa’il (Questions) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Feast of Questions

Earth's Pain23

Listen carefully
You can hear Earth’s scream echoing
Off the tops of mountains.

Listen to her agony
As mountain tops are removed
To feed corporation’s bottom line.

Listen as her pain
Reverberates
Through atmosphere and mantel,
As her children
Obedient to the gods of greed
Behead her mountains
And fracture her stone hard bones.

Gratitude List for 1 Masa’il

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 915 points in My Survey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have over 40,000 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that we were able to pay part of the deposit on this apartment this month.
         *BulletV* ...that we received a copy of the lease today.
         *BulletV* ...that we received the keys to the mail box today.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to do some reviews today.


Footnotes
23  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/12/earths-pain.html.


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