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 Gratitude breaks the spell of Writers Block |
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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), 15 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 174 B.E. - Thursday, February 1, 2018 On the first Thankful Thursday in February 2018, February 2018 Writing Goals  Submit to "I Write in 2018" each week. Write article or poem for weekly "Invalid Item" challenge. Daily response to "Invalid Item" prompt. Finish poem for "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" . Do items for "Invalid Item" . Read articles in "God Speaks Again" http://bahaiteachings.org/series/god-speaks-again. Finish poem in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose" . Finish poem in "The History of the Divine Feminine" . Respond to prompt for either "Blogging Circle of Friends " or "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" Gratitude List: Part 1 I have a great deal the be thankful for today. First, I am thankful that we (De and I) were able to go to a breakfast buffet this morning before going to the bank and paying the rent. Second, I am thankful that we I was able to pay the rent today. Third, I am thankful to my sister for the assistance she gives me each month. Fourth, I am thankful for the frustrating and/pr interesting events in my life that inspire some of my blog entries. Fifth, I am thankful that the temperature in Las Vegas at 12:18 P.M. Pacific Standard Time is a refreshing 70 degrees Fahrenheit. "In this age of spiritual awakening, the world has entered upon the path of progress into the arena of development, where the power of the spirit surpasses that of the body. Soon the spirit will have dominion over the world of humanity." ‘Abdu'l-Bahá1 Gratitude List: Part 2 Sixth, I am thankful for the above quote from 'Abdu'l-Baha because it gives me hope, and shows me that humanity will eventually solve the issues facing it today and pass through the present difficulties. Seventh, I am thankful for Canada Dry Ginger Ale because it is made from real ginger. Eighth, I am thankful for the chocolate candy bar I have laying next to me on the computer desk. I will eat it before I go to bed because chocolate helps me sleep. Ninth, I am thankful that February started on a Thursday so that I can begin the month in a grateful and positive mood. Tenth, I am thankful for the prayer so thanksgiving and gratitude revealed by Baha'u'llah. Footnotes |
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