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. |
Istiqlál (Majesty) 7 Qawl (Speech) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 30, 2023 On the last Thankful Thursday in November 2023 I am thankful ... ...for the merit badges I received between 11/24/25-11/30/23. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this late autumn morning. ...that I have a space heater that does a good job of keeping the area around my recliner warm. ...for the frosted cinnamon roll I had with my coffee. ...that I received my prescription for Betamethasone Dipropionate today. I can begin applying it to the rash on my legs on December 1. ...for the maple bacon flavored cereal I had for breakfast. |
Istijlál (Majesty) 1 Qawl (Speech) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 23, 2023 Feast of Qawl and Thanksgiving On the fourth Thankful Thursday in November 2023, I am thankful ... ...that I was able to transfer $5.17 from my Branded Surveys account to my Bank of America Checking account on 11/17/23. ...for the books two novels I received when I went to the Food Bank on 11/21/23. They books are Climate of Change by Piers Anthony and Perish by Latoya Watkins. ...that I was able to transfer $5.25 from my Survey Junkies account to my Bank of America savings account on 11/17/23. ...for the apples and grapes I received when I went to the Food Bank on 11/21/23. ...that I have 128 points in my Survey Junkies account. ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had to go with my apple this morning. ...that I have 231 points in my Branded Surveys account. ...for the merit badges I received today. ...that "Turkeys' Revenge" and "Gertrude Plans Thanksgiving Dinner" were featured in "Comedy Newsletter (November 22, 2023)" . ...for writing.com. ...that I have $7.57 in my Inbox dollars account. |
Istijlál (Majesty) 13 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 16, 2023 On the third thankful Thursday in November 2023, I am thankful ... ...that I have 310 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the merit badge I received on 11/15/23. ...that I have 414 points in my Branded Survey account. ...for the chocolate chip ice cream I had this week. ...that I have $7.25 in my Inbox Dollars account. ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this cloudy autumn morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for the cup cake I had with my morning coffee. |
Istijlál (Majesty) 6 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 9, 2023 On the second Thankful Thursday in November 2023 I am thankful ... ...for the merit badges I received between 11/3/23-11/9/23 ...that I was able to verify my identity on both the Survey Junkie website and Branded Survey website. ...for the cinnoman rolls I received from the food bank this morning. ...that I was finally able to pay the rent this month. ...for fresh brewed hot coffee. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for the instant oatmeal with peanut butter I had for breakfast. |
Jamál (Beauty) 2 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Sunday, November 5, 2023 Facebook Status Update A cloudy Sunday Sun attempts to shine through the thick gray cloud cover Kamál (Perfection) 3 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Monday, November 6, 2023 Facebook Status Update At 76, I took my first selfie. I needed to prove my identity to one of the survey sites where I take surveys. Kamál (Perfection) 10 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Monday, November 13, 2023 Facebook Status Update Today is World Kindness Day, so show someone a little kindness. Istijlál (Majesty) 13 Qudrat (Power) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 16, 2023 Facebook Status Update International Day of Tolerance: Tolerance: A Path to Peace and Reconciliation. |
Istijlál (Majesty) 18 ʻIlm (Knowledge) 180 B.E. - Thursday, November 2, 2023 On the first Thankful Thursday in November 2023, I am grateful ... ...for the merit badges I received between 10/27/23-11/2/23. ...that I was able to have an apple this morning with my coffee. |