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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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‘Idál (Justice), 2 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Gratitude List for 2 ‘Ilm

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletO* ...that "My Talking PencilOpen in new Window. was featured in the Editors Picks of the "Comedy Newsletter (October 17, 2018)Open in new Window..
         *BulletO* ...that I began reading The Seven Valleys & The Four Valleys last night. I finished pages vi to xiii, The Preface. Now I can begin at page 1. if I feel like it tonight.
         *BulletO* ...that "Answer to a PrayerOpen in new Window. was featured in the "Spiritual Newsletter (October 17, 2018)Open in new Window..

Istijlál (Majesty), 3 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Thursday, Octber 18, 2018

Gratitude List for 3 ‘Ilm

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletO* ...that I have 1.597 points in My Survey account, and was able to request $10.00 to my PayPal account. My order . I have 397 points left in that accout.
         *BulletO* ...that I was able to read pages 1-4 in the Seven Valleys section of The Seven Valleys and the Four Velleys last night.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 285 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletO* ...that I received my mail in ballot today, with information on the ballot questions.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 33,950 in my YouGov account.

Istiqlál (Independence), 4 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Friday, October 19, 2018

Gratitude List for 4 ‘Ilm

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletO* ...that I have enough in my savings account to cover the overdraft in my checking account.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 315 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 34,450 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 3,705,365 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletO* ...that I was able to post some poems in "Devotional PoetryOpen in new Window. today.
         *BulletO* ...that I had chocolate ice cream for desert today.
         *BulletO* ...that I have 447 in my My Survey account.

Jalál (Glory), 5 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Saturday, October 20, 2018

Gratitude List for 4 ‘Ilm

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletO* ...that I had a Hershey's *Choco* bar before I went to bed last night.
         *BulletO* ...that I *Reading* pages 5-11 in The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys before going to sleep last night.
         *BulletO* ...that I have my new *GlassesB*, because it is easier to read with them.
         *BulletO* ...that the weather is pleasant enough to keep the front *Door* open all day.
         *BulletO* ...that I have brownies to go with my *CoffeeBl* this morning.
         *BulletO* ...for the cooler days we've experienced this month because we don't have to have the air conditioner on.
         *BulletO* ...for the little blanket I put over my feet and legs at night because it's comforting and I don't like to have my legs uncovered at night.



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