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. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Asmáʼ (Names) 179 B.E. - Thursday, August 25, 2022 ...that I was able to attend the Feast of Names through Zoom. ...for the Achievement Merit badge I received. ...that the man driving the RTC bus was able to help me get back into the house after returning from my blood draw on Tuesday. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful late summer day. ...that I was able to pay this month's Cox Communication's bill today. ...for the mini chocolate cup cakes I had to go with my coffee. ...that my Bank of America Checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the oatmeal I had for breakfast. ...that my new modem arrived today. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 18 Kamál (Perfection) 179 B.E. - Thursday, August 18, 2022 It's the third Thankful Thursday on August 2022, and I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 8/12/22-8/18/22. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 11 Kamál (Perfection) 179 B.E. - Thursday, August 11, 2022 Coffee Gratitude O Lord, I give thanks for this morning's fresh brewed coffee and chocolate covered donuts. On the second Thankful Thursday in August 2022, I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 8/5/22-8/11/22. Facebook Status Update I don't walk alone, I walk with Baha'u'llah, through this weary world. When I pass from this world I will continue to walk with Baha'u'llah. Plans for September: (1) "I Write: Enter the Second Decade" , (2) "Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2024" , and (3) "The Contest Challenge" . |
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 Kamál (Perfection) 179 B.E. - Thursday, August 4, 2022 On the first Thankful Thursday in August 2022 I am thankful ... ...that I received second place in "Journalistic Intentions" Round 9 (June 2022). ...for the merit badge I received ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this cloudy August morning. |
Kamál (Perfection), 1 Kamál (Perfection) 179 B.E. - Monday, August 1, 2022 Feast of Kamál Facebook Status Update Coffee to wake up Orange for Vitamin C Prayer of gratitude |