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. |
Kamal (Perfection) 1 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Monday, March 1, 2021 Feast of Ala Facebook Status Update Chilly March morning 19-Day Fast has begun with beautiful prayers Jalal (Glory) 6 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Saturday, March 6, 2021 Facebook status Update Happy Saturday Sunshine penetrates gray clouds Wind whispers through palms Jamal (Beauty) 7 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Sunday, March 7, 2021 Facebook Status Update Las Vegas in March Gray clouds dim the sun's bright light Neighbor walks her dog Istijlal (Majesty) 11 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Thursday, March 11, 2021 Facebook Status Update Happy Thankful Thursday! Today I'm thankful for the prayer that Baha'u'llah revealed for for the Fast. Thankful Thursday Gratitude Happy Thankful Thursday! Today I am grateful for Baha'u'llah, and the prayers He revealed. Istiqlal (Independence) 12 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Friday, March 12, 2021 Facebook Status Update I pause, take a deep breath and intone the prayer for America. Fidal (Grace) 16 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Facebook Status Update I sip from the chalice of God's Word, Prayers revealed by Baha'u'llah. Istqlal (Independence) 19 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Friday, March 19, 2021 Facebook Status Update Today, March 19, 2021, is the 100th anniversary of my Mother's birth. Jamal (Glory) 1Baha (Splendor) 178 B.E. - Saturday, March 20, 2021 Naw-Ruz and Feast of Baha Facebook Status Update Joyful Naw-Ruz! Inhale the tranquility and raise your voices in praise. Not Sure of the Date Facebook Status Update Beautiful morning Birds singing in the pine trees Windy afternoon Jamal (Beauty) 9 Baha (Splendor) 178 B.E. - Sunday, March 28, 2021 Facebook Status Update On the last Sunday in March 2021, I inhale the morning chill and wonder if spring is really here Kamal (Perfection) 10 Baha (Splendor) 178 B.E. - Monday, March 29, 2021 Facebook Status Update Black cats are good luck When the rub against your leg They are giving you their good luck |