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. |
Fidal (Grace) 4 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Facebook Status Update Today is a good day because I woke with God's Most Great Name on my lips and echoing through my mind. Kamal (Perfection) 10 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Monday, February 15, 2021 President's Day In Baha'u'llah's Name In Baha'u'llah's name I ask, for the ability to teach God's Cause, and for guidance to us my talents in accordance with God's will. In Baha'u'llah's name I ask, to be independent of all save God, and to love humanity. In Baha'u'llah's name I ask, for help the walk the Path of Faith, and strength to serve the cause of God. Fidal (Grace) 11 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Facebook Status Update On Tranquility Tuesday, I contemplate the Feast of 'Ala', the beginning of the Month of Loftiness, and the 19-Day Fast. At 74-- and beyond the age of fasting-- I look forward to saying the Fasting prayers. Jamal (Beauty) 16 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Sunday, February 21, 2021 Facebook Status Update A few days until Ayyam-I-Ha, a time of happiness and sharing, a time to remember the joy of knowing Baha'u'llah. Kamal (Perfection) 17 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Monday, February 22, 2021 Facebook Status Update Motivation: God Most Great Name intoned on a chilly late winter morning is a positive start to the day. Fidal (Grace) 18 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Ayyam-I-Ha begins at sunset on February 24 and ends at sunset on February 28. Let's make these Day of Joy and sharing. Idal (Justice) 19 Mulk (Dominion) 177 B.E. - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Facebook Status Update In about four days the Fast will begin. At 74, I'm looking forward to saying the prayer revealed for the Fast. Istijlal (Majesty) 1 Ayyam-I-Ha (Days of Ha) 177 B.E. - Thursday, February 25, 2021 Facebook Status Update Happy Ayyam-I-Ha! Prayer of Gratitude O Lord, thank you for Ayyam0I-Ha, for the joyful Day of Ha, for your gracious forgiveness of our sins, and for today's beautiful weather. |