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" ![]() "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. |
Jamál (Beauty), 5 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Sunday, March 1, 2020 Facebook Status Update On the fifth day of Ayyam-i-Ha, the wind sing through palm and pine carrying the joyous new of the approach of the Fast and Naw-Ruz. Gratitude List for 5 Ayyám-i-Há Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jalál (Glory), 4 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Saturday, February 29, 2020 Facebook Status Update On the fourth day of Ayyam-i-Ha, thick clouds hid the morning and afternoon sun, and encouraged prayer for assistance in proclaiming the joy of Ayyam-i-Ha. Gratitude List for 4 Ayyám-i-Há Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istiqlál (Independence), 3 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Friday, February 28, 2020 Facebook Status Update On the third day of Ay y am-i-Ha, gray clouds hid the sky's blue beauty, but didn't prevent the sun from shining: I can't let tests and difficulties prevent me from proclaiming the joyful news of Baha'u;llah. Gratitude List for 3 Ayyám-i-Há Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Thursday, February 27, 2020 Facebook Status Update On the second day of Ayyam-i-Ha the sun rose into a clear sky its beauty proclaiming to all: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! Gratitude List for 2 Ayyám-i-Há Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ʻIdál (Justice), 1 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Facebook Status Update Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! Let's celebrate the revelation of Baha'u'llah. Raise your voices in exaltation, Proclaim the joyous news to all: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! Gratitude List for 1 Ayyám-i-Há Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Happy Ayyam-i-Ha1 Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! It's the most wonderful time of the year! A time to spread joy and cheer, a time to volunteer and visit old and new friends. Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 19 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Facebook Status Update I'm in a rut. I'm giving my muse a ladder. Starting tomorrow I'll be posting Ayyam-i-Ha poems instead of a writing.com blog entry. Gratitude List for 19 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kamál (Perfection), 18 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Monday, February 24, 2020 A Good Day2 It's a good day, the laundry is folded and put away-- at least for a day or two. It's a good day, the wind chill factor is within a tolerable level, at least while wearing a hoodie and a wool sweater. Gratitude List for 18 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 17 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Sunday, February 23, 2020 Facebook Status Update Ayyam-i-Ha approaches, the joy of giving and saying the prayer revealed for Ayyam-i-Ha Gratitude List for 17 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jalál (Glory), 16 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Saturday, February 22, 2020 February Rain3 Gray morning clouds foretell a chilly day and rain. Winter angels carry cold raindrops depositing them on Las Vegas sidewalks and streets. Gratitude List for 16 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Thursday, February 20, 2020 Gratitude List for 14 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istiqlál (Indepence), 15 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Friday, February 21, 2020 Facebook Status Update It 's Friday, I've survived another week. Yesterday, the plumber came and fixed the shower-tub, so that it no longer leaks hot water into the tub. Gratitude List for 15 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ʻIdál (Justice), 13 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Wednesday Afternoon4 A pristine blue sky, and a slight chill in the air engenders thoughts of spring, while encouraging gratitude's prayer for another interesting winter day. Gratitude List for 13 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Fiḍá (Grace), 12 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Inspiration5 Inspiration falls like the spring's warm rain when I read the words of Baha'u'llah. Gratitude List for 12 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 11 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Monday, February 17, 2020 Chocolate Questions6 Can you see the taste of chocolate? Can you hear the sound it makes as it melts in your mouth? Can you feel its silky radiance as it flows down your throat? Gratitude List for 11 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 10 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Sunday, February 16, 2020 Winter Memory: The Wind7 It began by whispering through the olive tree, it shouted through the stone pine limbs, the windchill froze the marrow in my bones, and sent ice spiders crawling up my spine. Goose bumps rose on my bare arms, and not even a sweater could warm me; I remembered winter in Oklahoma. Gratitude List for 10 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory), 9 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Saturday, February 15, 2020 February 1: "The Soundtrack of Your Life Challenge: Day 1 - One God" ![]() February 2: "The Soundtrack of Your Life: Day 2 - Blessed Is The Spot" ![]() February 3: "The Soundtrack of Your Life: Day 3 - Motherless Child" ![]() February 4: "Soundtrack of Your Life: Day 4 - Black Coffe" ![]() February 5: "Soundtrack of your life: Day 5 - Bridge Over Troubled Water" ![]() February 6: "The Soundtrack of You Life Challenge: Day 6 - Amazing Grace" ![]() February 7: "Soundtrack of Your Life Challenge: Day 7 - Have You Heard?" ![]() February 8: "Soundtrack Challenge: Day 8 - One Hundred Thousand Veils" ![]() February 9: "Soundtrak of You Life Challenge: Day 9- Star Spangled Banner" ![]() February 10: "Soundtrak of Your Life: Day 10 - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" ![]() February 11: "The Soundtrak of Your Life Challenge: Day 11 - The Twist" ![]() February 12: "The Soundtrak of Your Life Challenge: Day 12 - Cool Water" ![]() February 13: "Soundtrak of Your Life: Day 13 - Battle Hymn of the Republic" ![]() February 14: "Soundtrak of Your Life Challenge: Day 14 - Prince of Peace" ![]() February 15: "The Soundtrak of Your Life: Day 15 - Try a little Kindness" ![]() Gratitude List for 9 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is what is in my best interest to do: To pray, To work, And to bring myself to account each day. This is what is in my best interest to do: To pray, As if my prayer were the catalyst For success. This is what is in my best interest to do: To work, As if my work were the mechanism For achievement. This is what is in my best interest to do: To bring myself to account each day, As if my accounting were the channel For accomplishment. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 8 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Friday, February 14, 2020 Gratitude List for 8 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Thursday, February 13, 2020 Winter Evening9 A chill in the air The sun sets leaving behind Winter's afternoon Gratitude List for 7 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
ʻIdál (Justice), 6 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Winter Afternoon10 A peaceful morning becomes a tranquil afternoon, with a blue sky and bright sun: winter's gratitude. Gratitude List for 6 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 5 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Gratitude List for 5 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kamál (Perfection), 4 Mulk (Dominion) 176 B.E. - Monday, February 10, 2020 Gratitude List for 4 Mulk Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |