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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 GoalsOpen in new Window.. 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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November 28, 2018 at 9:31pm
November 28, 2018 at 9:31pm
#946492
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Thursday, November 29, 2018

Gratitude List for 7 Qawl

Today I am thankful for ...
         *BulletV* ...that my bank of America Checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 4,037.195 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the chocolate chip cookie with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...for the grape juice I had with my dinner to night.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $13.69 in my Send Earnings account.


November 27, 2018 at 11:05pm
November 27, 2018 at 11:05pm
#946434
‘Idál (Justice), 6 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Ascension of `Abdu'l-Bahá

"We testify that when [Christ] came into the world, He shed the splendor of His glory upon all created things ... Blessed is the man who, with a face beaming with Light, hat turned toward Him."
Baha'u'llah1

I found the above quote in a pamphlet I found, while going through a suitcase I brought with me when I moved from the house on Bracken Avenue. The suitcase has been with me for the last two moves, without me going through it. I went through the suitcase today because I needed it to put my clothes in when I move two the new apartment. That quote was on the front of the pamphlel "The Glory of Christ: A Baha'i Testimony", which was published by Stone Haven Press in 1997. I'm not sure when I got the pamphlet, perhaps the year it was published. I'm going to read it again, because I thin it will inspire me to write a poem about His Holiness Christ.

Gratitude List for 6 Qawl

Today I am Thankful for...
         *BulletV* ..,that I found a pair of adult booties to sleep in this winger. My feet get cold at night, and when my feet get cold the rest of my body feels cold.
         *BulletV* ..,that my bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ..,that I have4,030,949 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ..,for the Peppermint browns I had with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ..,that "It's That Time of Year AgainOpen in new Window. was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (November 28, 2018)Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ..,that I have $27.10 in my Inbox Dollars account.
         *BulletV* ..,that I have a stand that holds papers, because I can put any poem, essay, or short story printed documents that I want to transcribe into one of my books.
         *BulletV* ...that I have a can of Arizona sweet iced tea for my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 675 points in my Survey Spot account.


Footnotes
1  Quoted by Shoghi Effend in The World Order of Baha'u'llah.

November 26, 2018 at 9:46pm
November 26, 2018 at 9:46pm
#946367
Fiḍál (Grace), 5 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Spring Memories2

It was a new day
The wind whispered through oak leaves
Birds flew to their nests

Gratitude List for 5 Qawl

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that yesterday, while at my doctor's office, I was able to read Preparing for Christ's New Name. I am now on Chapter 3 Seeking the will of Christ.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to submit my edition for the December 5 spiritual newsletter today.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 38,700 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $33.47 in my Vindale research account.

Autumn3

Autumn's voice echoes
Dancing like leaves blown in the wind
Across the Northern Hemisphere


Footnotes
2  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/spring-memories.html on the evening of November 26, 2018.
3  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon {link:}.

November 25, 2018 at 12:11am
November 25, 2018 at 12:11am
#946238
Jamál (Beauty), 3 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Sunday, November 25, 2018

Gratitude List For 3 Qawl

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...for the Starbucks Lemon Crunch Parfait I had with my breakfast.
         *BulletV* ...that despite the period internet outage today, I did get some work accomplished online.
         *BulletV* ...that I received three merit badges.

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Thank you for making BCOF a blogging success! *^*Heart*^* Lyn Merit Badge in Blog City
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Thank you for making Blog City a blogging success! *^*Heart*^* Lyn Merit Badge in Special Appreciation
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*^*Smile*^*Thank you for being you and making Writing.com a wonderful site. *^*Smile*^*

Kamál (Perfection), 4 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Monday, November 26, 2018

Gratitude List For Qawl

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I received three Merit Badges today.

Merit Badge in Let It Snow
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With snow at our back door now, I knew I just had to give this merit badge to you Prosperous Snow for this upcoming Winter. It had your name all over it. Your Buddy Bubblegum Jones Merit Badge in Attention to Detail
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Thank you for your contributions and help and cheerleading and excellence in WDC's thriving blogging community...none of it would be possible without you and your help and considerations. *^*Heart*^* I appreciate you more than you know. Merit Badge in Christian Writers
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God bless you for all your support of  [Link To Item #2109126] !

         *BulletV* ...that I have three responses from "Comedy Newsletter (November 21, 2018)Open in new Window. that I can put in the Feedback section of the January 16, 2019 Comedy newsletter.
         *BulletV* ...for the Starbuck's Turkey & Basil Pesto I had for lunch today.
         *BulletV* ...that I created a new 2019 review template today.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,994,920 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizona Sweat Ice Tea I had drink this afternoon.
         *BulletV* ...that I received three prescriptions through the mail today. They were for (1) Levothyroxine, (2) Oxybutynin, and (3) Alendronate.








November 24, 2018 at 10:06am
November 24, 2018 at 10:06am
#946172
Jalál (Glory), 2 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Saturday, November 24, 2018

Humanity4

Original parents produced a single species;
Nature's prism the spectrum separated;
Evolution the skin tones of humanity decorated.

Rich is humanity's rainbow,
Arrayed in the colors of life,
Complementing the creation of The Deity;
Expressing the purpose of life.

Gratitude List for 2 Qawl

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I received a Zodiac: Capricorn merit badge.

Merit Badge in Zodiac Capricorn
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People born specifically on the 24th of December are imagined to be friendly, positive and understanding with the usual Capricorn high standards and lots of practicality. *^*Smile*^* And this shows through your blogs, which I so enjoy reading!

         *BulletV* ...for the cinnamon roll to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 655 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletV* ...that I received a Season of Writing merit badge for my participation in "I Write in 2018Open in new Window..

Merit Badge in Season of Writing
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Congratulations!
You aced the  [Link To Item #2143433]  summer writing challenge and wrote and reviewed twelve weeks from June 25 through September 30, 2018.

         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish "In Loving Remembrance of Matilda J. ChaplinOpen in new Window..


Footnotes
4  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/humanity.html.

November 23, 2018 at 12:06am
November 23, 2018 at 12:06am
#946079
Istiqlál (Independence), 1 Qawl (Speech) 175 B.E. - Friday, November 23, 2018
Feast of Qawl

"In these times thanksgiving for the bounty of the Merciful One consists in the illumination of the heart and the feeling of the soul. This is the reality of thanksgiving. But, although offering thanks through speech or writings is approvable, yet, in comparison with that, it is but unreal, for the foundation is spiritual feelings and merciful sentiments."
Abdu'l-Baha5

Thanksgiving's reality
is spiritual gratitude
and praise to the Almighty.

Gratitude List for 1 Qawl

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 882 points in MySurvey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I received a Romantic Seasons merit badge for my participation in "I Write in 2018Open in new Window..

Merit Badge in Romantic Season
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Congratulations on acing the spring writing incentive by writing at least ten weeks in February, March, and April of 2018 with  [Link To Item #2143433] .

If you liked this year's edition, come back for more in 2019.  [Link To Item #2173943]

         *BulletV* ...that I received a check from a family member today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $32.09 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,980826 GPs in my Gift Points account.

No Time6

We wrap time into neat packages,
Dividing the day into small slots,
Plan precisely every activity,
Leaving ourselves no time for thought,
No time notice the beauty of nature,
No time to feel our fellowman's woes.

Footnotes
5  Baha'i World Faith - Abdu'l-Baha Section
6  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/no-time.html.

November 22, 2018 at 10:54am
November 22, 2018 at 10:54am
#946024
Istijlál (Majesty), 19 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Thursday, November 22, 2018
Thanksgiving

Reading the Word of God
Before Going to Sleep7

My mind
hungry for reality
consumes the Holy Words.

My eyelids
heavy with meditation
fight to stay open.

My mind
thirsty for the Water of Life
drinks long and deep.

My eyelids
surrendering to the joy of rest
close in asleep.


Gratitude List for 19 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to submit Week 49 for "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $13.59 in my Send Earnings account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $26.29 in my Inbox Dollars account.
         *BulletV* ...for the 12 oz can of Coke I had with my turkey tonight.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,975,351 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the cranberry sauce I had with my turkey tonight.

Facebook Status Update

Windy Thanksgiving
Palm fronds dance beneath blue sky
Sun casts dark shadows


Footnotes
7  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/reading-word-of-god-before-going-to.html.

November 20, 2018 at 8:30pm
November 20, 2018 at 8:30pm
#945939
‘Idál (Justice), 18 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Gratitude List for 18 Qudrat

Today I am grateful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to go to the Olive Garden with Lyn this afternoon. It was good to see her family and Lyn.
         *BulletV* ...for the pine cone turkey Olyvia, Lyn's granddaughter, made me.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,974,826 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...for the soft Tacos that Denee brought over to night, after she got off work.
         *BulletV* ...for the raspberry-lemonade I had with my lunch today at the Olive Garden.


November 19, 2018 at 9:17pm
November 19, 2018 at 9:17pm
#945881
Fiḍál (Grace), 17 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, November 20, 2018

"Love ye all religions and all races with a love that is true and sincere and show that love through deeds and not through the tongue; for the latter hath no importance, as the majority of men are, in speech, well-wishers, while action is the best."
Abdu'l-Baha8

Names of God9

Each name
is a divine attribute,
a facet in love's gem,
and a reflection of the Almighty.

Gratitude List for 17 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I could transfer 1,200 points = $10.00 from MySurvey account to my PayPal account. I have 82 points left in MySurvey account. It should hit my PayPal account in 5-10 business days.
         *BulletV* ...for overdraft protection on my Bank of America checking account, because without it the Cox Communication bill would not have been paid this month.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 31.71 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...that I had my edition of the November fantasy newsletter finish, and was able to submit it today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 282 points in MySurvey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,936,928 GPs in my Gift Points account.

BahaiTeachings.org series I want to read or finish.

*BulletB* The Dawning Place of the Mention of God  Open in new Window. by David Langness 6 articles.
*BulletG* {xlink:https://bahaiteachings.org/series/bahai-quotes-that-changed-my-life}Baha'i Quotes That Changed My Life} by Christopher Buck 8 articles.





Footnotes
8  Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha
9  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/names-of-god.html.

November 18, 2018 at 9:01pm
November 18, 2018 at 9:01pm
#945819
Kamál (Perfection), 16 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Monday, November 19, 2018

"Some things are subject to the free will of man, such as justice, equity, tyranny and injustice, in other words, good and evil actions; it is evident and clear that these actions are, for the most part, left to the will of man."
Bahá’í Writings

Free Will Defined10

Free will
gives individuals
the choice between good and evil.

Gratitude List For 16 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to read A Spiritual Reaction to My Mental Illness  Open in new Window. by Merryl Hammond.
         *BulletV* ...for the two slices of pizza I had for breakfast today with my apple juice.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 38,100 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 645 points in My Survey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I found two more poem "HalloweenOpen in new Window. and "Today is the DayOpen in new Window. to add to "My Mother's PoemsOpen in new Window.. I'm always elated when I find more of Mama's poems.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to post an entry to "I Write in 2018Open in new Window. for Wee 48.


Footnotes
10  I posted this poem on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon {link:}.

November 17, 2018 at 9:11pm
November 17, 2018 at 9:11pm
#945765
Jamál (Beauty), 15 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Sunday, November 18, 2018

America Quilt11

A patchwork quilt of humanity's multicultural heritage,
evolving through the interactions of it multicolored population
into a microcosms reflecting Earth's cultural heritage:
a patchwork quilt of humanity.

Gratitude List 15 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I stood up for myself, and said something about an issue. I knew it would upset the other person and make me feel guilty; however, it was an issues that both of us needed to consider.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to attend the Devotional Service at the Baha'i Center today.
         *BulletV* ...for the potato salad I ate the Baha'i Center today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,918,601 GPs in my Gift Points account today.

Is Hope12

Is hope,
as some have said,
a desire for the tangible reality
of an item?

Is hope
a crystal goblet
reflecting the light of faith?

Is hope
a glass chain
attached to matters plain?

Is hope,
as others have said,
a creature with feathers
that lays snuggled in the heart?

Footnotes
11  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon on the evening of Saturday, November 17, 2018; https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/american-quilt.html.
12  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/11/is-hope.html.

November 15, 2018 at 11:25pm
November 15, 2018 at 11:25pm
#945656
Istiqlál (Independence), 13 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Friday, November 16, 2018

Gratitude List For 13 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $29.21 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...for the pumpkin pie I had this evening for desert.


Jalál (Glory), 14 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.R. - Saturday, November 17, 2018

Gratitude List For 14 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for hot black coffee on a chilly autumn morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $29.71 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...for the plum I have for my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 625 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletV* ...for the pumpkin pie and cool whip I have for my evening snack.
         *BulletV* ...that I am ahead one week in "I Write in 2018Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,913,851 GPs in my Gift Points account.


November 14, 2018 at 9:27pm
November 14, 2018 at 9:27pm
#945574
Istijlál (Majesty), 12 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Thursday, November 15, 2018

On Hold13

One instrumental after another
Nested between conversation breaks,
Holds my place in the queue.

One instrumental after another
Leaves me to languish in limbo,
Dallying on a frigid landscape.

Gratitude List for 12 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,282 points in My Survey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I had an Arizona Sweet Tea to go with my chili for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,912,501 GPs in my Gift Points account.

Facebook Status Update

Morning joy!
Morning glory!
Prayers intoned at dawn,
followed by coffee,
sunshine, and blue skies.
11.15.18

Footnotes
13  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/

November 13, 2018 at 7:32pm
November 13, 2018 at 7:32pm
#945511
‘Idál (Justice), 11 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Ink of Poetry14

Tears of love;
the distilled essence of honeysuckles and lemons;
hemoglobin from the from the heart of existence;
attar of bitter herb;
nectar stomped,
by the bare feet of attachment,
from the blossoms and thorn of the rose of desire;
sap from the Tree of Life;
and the ink of Divine inspiration.

This is the ink of poetry;
this is natural medicine;
it passes through the spirit-mind barrier
to heal the soul's chemistry.

Gratitude List For 11 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that my doctor could fax my blood work order to Quest today, their computers were down. I was able to get my blood work done befre the Paratransit bus picked me up to take me to get Senior Commodes today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 1,232 point in my Survey account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,910,208 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 605 points in my Survey Spot account.

Footnotes
14  Posted in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 12, 2018 at 10:45pm
November 12, 2018 at 10:45pm
#945454
Fiḍál (Grace), 10 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Power of God15

The power of God
Is sufficient for the job
Of creating a world community
Living in peace and unity.

Gratitude List For 10 Qudrat

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for hot coffee on a cold autumn morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have a working space heater that does a decent job of keeping the apartment warm.
         *BulletV* ...that I have three of my upcoming newsletter finished and ready to submit.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to submit my edition of the Comedy Newsletter today.
         *BulletV* ...that I found a copy of Where There's a Will..., which tells how I need to go about making a will that follows the Baha'i Law.


Footnotes
15  I posted this poem in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 11, 2018 at 10:21pm
November 11, 2018 at 10:21pm
#945379
Kamál (Perfection), 9 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Monday, November 12, 2018

Voice of Dawn16

Close your eyes and listen
to the voice of dawn
reverberating through the air of morning
proclaiming to all humanity
the Glory of God.

Gratitude List for 9 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...for the Starbucks crunchy lemon parfai I had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I received a C-Note for my participation in the recent port raid.
         *BulletV* ...for hot, black coffee on this cold autumn morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish What Baha’i Books Should I Read?  Open in new Window. by David Langness, which is Part 6 of Read Something Sacred Everyday  Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...that I have $28.76 in my Vindale Research account.


Footnotes
16  I posted on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 10, 2018 at 9:54pm
November 10, 2018 at 9:54pm
#945315
Jamál (Beauty), 8 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Sunday, November 11, 2018

"Today the world of humanity is walking in darkness because it is out of touch with the world of God. That is why we do not see the signs of God in the hearts of men. The power of the Holy Spirit has no influence. When a divine spiritual illumination becomes manifest in the world of humanity, when divine instruction and guidance appear, then enlightenment follows, a new spirit is realized within, a new power descends, and a new life is given. It is like the birth from the animal kingdom into the kingdom of man. … I will pray, and you must pray, likewise, that such heavenly bounty may be realized; that strife and enmity may be banished, warfare and bloodshed taken away; that hearts may attain ideal communication and that all people may drink from the same fountain."
Abdu’l-Baha, 1718

Walking in Darkness19

We walk in darkness
looking for the Divine Light.

O humanity,
raise your eyes,
lookup and see,
the Light of the Glory of God
that is guiding you to peace and unity.

Take the hand of love,
offered by the Glorious Lord,
and walk out of the darkness.

Gratitude List for 8 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have hot coco mix to make cafe mocha this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Veteran’s Day: a Century after the Great War  Open in new Window. by Barron Harper, which is Part i of The Baha'i Warnings about War  Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...that I was able the finish A Baha’i Prayer for Good Governance  Open in new Window. by Christopher Buck.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $26.25 in the Inbox Dollars account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have that I have $13.41 in my Send Earnings account.

Facebook Status Update

Sunday depression
and weariness
I turn to Baha'u'llah
and place all my worries
in the hands of God's Glory.


Footnotes
17  The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 305.
18  Quoted in Veteran’s Day: a Century after the Great War by Barron Harper http://bahaiteachings.org/veterans-day-century-great-war.
19  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 9, 2018 at 8:05pm
November 9, 2018 at 8:05pm
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Jalál (Glory), 7 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Saturday, November 10, 2018

Prayer of Thanks20

O Lord,
Thank you for letting me live in this day,
For allowing me to dwell at this time
And at this stage in history.

O Thou Kind Lord,
Thank you for giving me this opportunity,
To serve Thy Cause in this wonderful age.

O Most Generous One,
Thank you for helping me to do Thy will,
Thank you for Thy forgiveness.

Gratitude List for 7 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I finished First to Arise: Kevin Locke’s Spiritual Quest to the Baha’i Faith  Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to finish Celebrating the Birthdays of the Bab and Baha’u’llah  Open in new Window., which is Part 1 of the series Baha’is and the Twin Holy Days  Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I had a chocolate doughnut to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have $28.45 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 3,880,101 GPs in my Gift Points account.


Footnotes
20  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 8, 2018 at 7:58pm
November 8, 2018 at 7:58pm
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Istiqlál (Independence), 6 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Friday, November 9, 2018

No Greater Glory21

It isn't in the service of war
that our glory lies,
but in the service of peace.

Glory in the your service,
to humanity.

Baha'u'llah said:
"There is no greater glory..."
than in the service of peace.

Gratitude List for 6 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 585 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletV* ...that I had a cinnamon roll to go with my cafe mocha this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I found Preparing for Christ's New Name by Alex Gottdank, which is signed by the author.
         *BulletV* ...that I found Call to Remembrance, which I purchased at the Baha'i World Conference in 1992.
         *BulletV* ...that I found Ruhi Institute Book 4: The Twin Manifestations, which has information in it about The Bab and Baha'u'llah.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is no overdrawn today.


Footnotes
21  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.

November 7, 2018 at 9:23pm
November 7, 2018 at 9:23pm
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Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Qudrat (Power) 175 B.E. - Thursday, November 8, 2018

Prayer for Courage22

O Lord!
Give me the courage
to show tolerance
to even the unbeliever.

O Almighty!
Give me the courage
to return love
even to those who show hate.

Gratitude List for 5 Qudrat

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 37,000 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *BulletV* ...that I had a cake doughnut to go with my coffee mocha this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have all the editor's picks I need for my editions of the November comedy and fantasy newsletters.
         *BulletV* ...that I have my editions of the November comedy and fantasy newsletters finished and ready to submit.
         *BulletV* ...that I discovered 19 Forever stamps when I was cleaning out a box in the second bedroom.

Footnotes
22  Posted on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.


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