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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. |
Kamál (Perfection), 10 ‘Izzat (Might) 175 B.E. - Monday, September 17, 2018 A “worldwide regeneration” "Through the movement of Our Pen of Glory We have, at the bidding of the Omnipotent Ordainer, breathed a new life into every human frame, and instilled into every word a fresh potency. All created things proclaim the evidences of this worldwide regeneration... O people! I swear by the one true God! This is the Ocean out of which all Seas have proceeded, and with which every one of them will ultimately be united. From Him all the Suns have been generated, and unto Him they will all return." I don't know why it's called Motivational Monday, because people need some kind of motivation every day of the week and not just on Monday. Perhaps it's because Monday, in the western world, is the traditional beginning of the workweek; at least, in modern times. However, Monday isn't the beginning of the workweek in many cultures. Anymore than Saturday or Sunday are traditional days of rest across the planet. The world is changing. Humanity is being regenerated, and becoming away that it's a single species. As a result of Baha'u'llah declaration in 1863, every component of society and culture is being regenerated. Humanity is becoming away that there is only one God with many names, that the messengers of all religions were sent by God, and that science and religion are partners, in the understanding of universal laws, rather than enemies. I have noticed, that my motivation--at least when it comes to writing--has changed. I want to proclaim Baha'u'llah's glorious name. This has resulted in tests in other areas of my life, tests that show me I still have a long way to go when it comes to being a Baha'i. This is understandable because, after all, I'm only human and sometimes I fail to live up to the wonderful and regenerating teachings of Baha'u'llah. Gratitude List For 10 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful...  ...for the bacon, eggs, and half a grapefruit I had for breakfast. ...that I have five editors picks for my edition of the October Fantasy Newsletter. ...that I was able to review seven items today. ...for the homemade banana bread I had for my afternoon snack. ...that I have 3,332,808 GPs in my Gift Points account.Facebook Status Update My name is Neva. I am a Baha'i, and I love Baha'u'llah in addition to the other Messengers sent by God. I do my best to obey Baha'u'llah teachings; however, since I am only human I sometimes fail. I believe that Baha'u'llah fulfills the prophecies of the the Messengers that came before. I believe in the three Onenesses: The Oneness of God, the common foundation of all religions, and the oneness of humanity. I wrote this in response to a challenge. If you want to copy and past it go ahead. If you want to write your own beliefs that is alright as well. Footnotes |
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