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Rated: 18+ · Book · Women's · #1649240

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" Open 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.
August 30, 2018 at 12:42pm
August 30, 2018 at 12:42pm
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Istijlál (Majesty), 11 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Thursday, August 30, 2018

Gratitude List for 11 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...that I am back online with my computer.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...that I completed and submitted my September edition of the fantasy newsletter.
         *BulletV* ...that I received an awardicon for "Seven Ways of Looking at Dawn" Open in new Window..
         *BulletV* ...for the root beer Popsicle I had for my afternoon snack.

‘Idál (Justice), 10 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Gratitude List for 10 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...that I got part of the bedroom cleared and the bed cleaned off.
         *BulletV* ...that I have the Baha'i books ready for Friday pick up.
         *BulletV* ...that I decided to keep Mom and Grandma's lace tablecloths.
         *BulletV* ...that the piece I need to reimage my computer arrived today.
         *BulletV* ...that I have cold bottle of bottled water to drink.

Fiḍál (Grace), 9 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Gratitude List for 9 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizon Kiwi-Strawberry drink I had with my lunch todya.
         *BulletV* ...that I found a copy of Before Children Drew Flowers. This is a response to September 11, and one of my poem is in it.
         *BulletV* ...that God answers prayers.
         *BulletV* ...that I can access the Kitab-i-Iqan on my smartphone.
         *BulletV* ...for the tests I encounter.

Kamál (Perfection), 8 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Monday, August 27, 2018

Gratitude List for 8 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...that I could post the "Blogging Circle of Friends " Open in new Window. prompt for Monday night using my smartphone.
         *BulletV* ...for the cheese burger and fries I had for lunch.
         *BulletV* ...for the Arizona sweet tea I had for my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that we are not going to move.
         *BulletV* ...that the people came to inspect the apartment today instead of the 29th.

Jamál (Beauty), 7 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Sunday, August 26, 2018

Gratitude List for 11 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 29,600 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I can do some surveys on my smartphone.
         *BulletV* ...that I can walk through the house without my walker.
         *BulletV* ...that I can carry small and medium sized objects from the bedroom to the living room or from the living room to the kitchen without my walker.
         *BulletV* ...for Arizona sweet tea.

Jalál (Glory), 6 Asmá’ (Names) 175 B.E. - Saturday, August 25, 2018

Gratitude List for 6 Asmá

Today I am Grateful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have 29,100 points in my YouGov account.
         *BulletV* ...that I can use my smartphone to work online.
         *BulletV* ...that I finished reading Sky Dragons today.
         *BulletV* ...that I can be a bitch when I need to be.
         *BulletV* ...for that I can drink by my chair or bed.


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