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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.
January 26, 2023 at 12:40pm
January 26, 2023 at 12:40pm
#1043692
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 179 B.E. - Thursday, January 26, 2023

Today I am thankful ...
         *BulletV* ...for the merit badges I received between 1/20/23 and 1/26/23.
Merit Badge in Determination [Click For More Info] Excellent job on your participation in [Link To Item #2109126] by [Link To User schnujo] ! Keep up the hard work! Merit Badge in Reviewing [Click For More Info] Ranked # 1 Public Reviewer for the month of December 2022 . For more details, please see [Link To Item #614925] . Merit Badge in Groundhog Day [Click For More Info] As a thank you for joining a group with only one stated aim, and no details whatsoever, here is the first Groundhog Day Merit Badge, hot off the, erm, whatever merit badges are crafted on. Anyway, enjoy! Thank you, I was touched that you all joined.

         *BulletV* ...that I was able to go the the Feast of Sulṭán on January 21, 2023.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this chilly winter morning.
         *BulletV* ...that a friend purchase a Baha'i Datebook for 180 B.E. and gave it to me.
January 19, 2023 at 4:55pm
January 19, 2023 at 4:55pm
#1043377
Istijlál (Majesty), 1 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 179 B.E. - Thursday, January 19, 2023
Feast of Sulṭán

On the third Thankful Thursday in January 2023, I am thankful for the merit badges I received between 1/13/23 and 1/19/23.
Merit Badge in Celebration [Click For More Info] In celebration of you completing every single month of challenges at [Link To Item #TCC] , from the very beginning, [Link To User schnujo] has purchased this MB for you. Along with the MB comes 13 raffle tickets from the [Link To Item #2163388] ! *^*BalloonB*^* Congratulations on this HUGE accomplishment and good luck with the raffle tickets! *^*Balloonb*^* Merit Badge in Hearth of The Witch's House [Click For More Info] *^*Cat*^* Congratulations! You are one of the Lucky Friday the 13th Winners at [Link To Item #151515] for January 13, 2023! *^*Witch*^* Merit Badge in Growth [Click For More Info] Congratulations on having completed at least one entry for each month of [Link To Item #2109126] for the last six years! By doing so, you've certainly grown your port and, most likely, your writing skills! 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That's quite the accomplishment. Merit Badge in Brilliant [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing six crazy years of contests while participating in [Link To Item #2109126] . That's brilliant! *^*HeartV*^* Merit Badge in Job Well Done [Click For More Info] This badge has been sponsored by Schnujo/Jody in celebration of your success in "The Contest Challenge" *^*Thumbsup*^* Merit Badge in Historical Fiction [Click For More Info] Here to deliver a special party for you completing six years of [Link To Item #2109126] . Seventy-Two entries or more are an achievement worthy of historical archiving. Merit Badge in Teenie Bo Beanie Baby Boo [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing [Link To Item #tcc] from the beginning. Merit Badge in Overachiever [Click For More Info] I honestly have to take my hat off to you!*^*Shock*^* It's simply amazing how you pulled through such a long-running challenge with so many different contests, prompts and challenges to your creativity as [Link To Item #2109126] . It takes discipline and determination and a will to go beyond your creative comfort zone that I definitely lack. *^*Wink*^* Well done!*^*Heart*^* Merit Badge in Paranormal [Click For More Info] In celebration of completing every single month of [Link To Item #2109126] for six years... you're out of this world! Merit Badge in Good Things Take Time [Click For More Info] For completing 6 years of [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in Crosswords [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing 6 years of [Link To Item #2109126] ! That's a minimum of 72 contests entered! You are amazing! You must have solved a lot of writing puzzles to achieve this. *^*Smile*^* I hope you keep writing and succeeding. May the Lord bless you and all you do! *^*Bighug*^* Merit Badge in Astrology [Click For More Info] Congratulations on finishing 6 years of [Link To Item #tcc] ! Great job! Merit Badge in Positivity [Click For More Info] Wow! Great job meeting and exceeding the challenge at [Link To Item #tcc] . That’s positively amazing. Keep up the great work. Merit Badge in Fearless [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing 6 years! of [Link To Item #2109126] Merit Badge in Endurance [Click For More Info] Congratulations on completing every month of [Link To Item #2109126] ! What an effort! Merit Badge in Optimistic [Click For More Info] Congratulations! Awesome! I'm glad to celebrate with you for completing every month of [Link To Item #2109126] for 6 years, way to go. Merit Badge in The Contest Challenge [Click For More Info] Great work completing a whole year of [Link To Item #2109126] ! This challenge is no joke and you did it! You should be very proud of yourself. I know I am! *^*Bighug*^* Merit Badge in Determination [Click For More Info] This is in celebration of your success in the Contest Challenge. Merit Badge in Happy [Click For More Info] Happy Celebration! This is in celebration of your success in [Link To Item #2109126] Job well Done!. Samberine *^*Heart*^* Merit Badge in Chocolate Emporium [Click For More Info] Huge congratulations on completing another year of [Link To Item #2109126] . You rock most wonderfully. I thought you might like some chocolate to celebrate *^*Smile*^* Keep writing! Rachel *^*Heartv*^* Merit Badge in You Rock [Click For More Info] For your unstinting continued devotion to participation in [Link To Item #2109126] !


I am thankful for the awardcon I received for "Driving out Darkness" Open in new Window..


I am thankful that I won first place in "The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. for "Driving out Darkness" Open in new Window..

I am thankful that my poem "Epistle to Cupid" Open in new Window. was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (January 18, 2023)" Open in new Window..
January 12, 2023 at 1:00pm
January 12, 2023 at 1:00pm
#1043029
Isijlál (Majesty), 13 S͟haraf (Honour) 179 B.E. - Thursday, January 12, 2023

On the second Thankful Thursday in 2023, I am grateful for the awardicon I received for the Grand Prize in Journalistic Intentions. And the merit badge I received, on 1/11/23, for my winning Holiday Handle in the Witches Garden.
Merit Badge in Second Time Around Contest [Click For More Info] Hi Neva, This MB flutters into your inbox via your winning holiday handle in the Witch's Garden. Happy New Year! Rachel

I am thankful that the second week of January 2023, began on a good note. I was able to attend the Feast of Sharaf (Honor) at the Baha'i Center in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 8. Met a couple I hadn't seem in several years. I also met a lady who I had only seen on Zoom. It was a wonderful feast and I hope to attend the next feast later this month.

I am also thankful that my poem "Fountain of Youth" Open in new Window. was featured in "Fantasy Newsletter (January 11, 2023)" Open in new Window.. It has been a while since I wrote the poem, so, of course, I had to go back and reread it.

I am thankful that my neither my Bank of America checking account nor saving account are overdrawn today.

I am thankful for the chocolate covered mini doughnuts and the orange I had with my morning coffee.


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