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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. |
Jalál (Glory), 11 Bahá (Splendor) 175 B.E. - Saturday, March 31, 2018 By "changeless", I believe that Baha'u'llah is referring to the renewal of religious faith that occurs with each Divine Messenger. Some of the Divine Messenger, that we know about, are Krishna, Abraham, Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah. The All-Knowing Creator sent these Holy Ones because the only way for human beings to know God, the Unknowable Creator, is through the Divine Messengers. They each come at a time, when spirituality was fading, to assist the human race on its next stage of spiritual and social evolution. On this glorious Saturday, I contemplate the sacrifice of His Holiness Christ. I smile remembering the Easter Sunday services at the First Southern Baptist Mission in the Smelter Height in Blackwell, Oklahoma. If we commemorated Holy Saturday it was with a city sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt at the airport across from my grandparents' house. Posted on Facebook In times of trouble I turn to Baha'u'llah intone His revealed Words. Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 9 Bahá (Splendor) 175 B.E. - Thursday, March 29, 2018 "The peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God." Baha'u'llah2 Gratitude List for the Last Thankful Thursday in March 2018 Sparrows' gratitude reverberating from trees leaves a pastel green. Thank you, O God, for inspiration derived from the Pen of Your Glory. I listen to the laughter echoing across my neighborhood, and through the city. I give thanks for being born in this day. I hear the birds singing. I hear people laughing. I feel the gratitude and joy rising from my soul, and spreading through my entire body. Despite the stress flowing across the planet, I am blessed because this is the of the fulfillment of the promises in the Sacred Scriptures. I am thankful that I received a merit badge from {suser:{bubblegumjones}. ![Merit Badge in Celebration
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‘Idál (Justice), 8 Bahá Splendor 175 B.E. - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 "O people! Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship." Baha'u'llah3 It's Wednesday, half way through the last week in March 2018. This is my second post in this journal this week, which is less than I posted the last three weeks. I don't know if I'll post any more this week or not, I usually make that decision on a daily basis. I like to make sure I post on Wednesday, because that is normally when the writing.com newsletters reach my inbox. I'm going to focus on reviewing some of the items in the newsletters today, and see what I can do about writing some poems. I realized last night that the only thing I want to do is write poetry. I have some novels to finish, so I will work on rewriting/editing "Scavengers" Submitted to "Spiritual Newsletter (March 28, 2018)" : "Thank you for sharing this information about His Holiness Krishna. I believe that the foundations of all religions come from the Unknowable Creator, and that the only way we, human beings, can know the Almighty is through his Manifestations or Avatars. All reveal the divine attribute or virtues to humanity. I enjoyed reading this newsletter because it shared information from ordinary people who believe in His Holiness Krishna. Keep sharing because it is important to let people know about any and all the the Divine Manifestations (Mirrors of the Attributes of God)."I requested a poetry card for the "Invalid Item" activity. I have two other poetry activities going, besides "The Daily Poem" , going on in April, and those two activities are "Dew Drop Inn" and "Invalid Item" . I have, also, joined "~ The Poet's Place Cafe~" . This means cutting down on some of my blogging activities for a while. I think in April I will post one blog entry a day either in "Melting Snow" , "Writing in Snow" , or Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/. If I get a chance, after my daily poems are written and my review goals are met, I will post to more than one of the blog.God looks at our hearts, the Almighty sees our souls: Purity of intention. Do we search for light, the Holy Spirit that lit the lamps of God's Messengers. Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 5 Bahá Splendor 175 B.E. - Sunday, March 25, 2018 "Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements." Baha'u'llah4 I look at the news stories of the last week, and I remember the headlines of the last three months. The question that comes to mind is "What does the world need?" There answer to this question is a three part answer. Part 1, is the acceptance of oneness of humanity, which includes the realization that the concept of race is a human construction. Humanity is a single species, and not different races divided by color, nationality, religion, or any other human created division. The concept of race, as defined by the color of skin, is still prevalent in the world. There are people who accept humanity as a single species, and that number is growing every day. However, there are still those out there who see skin tone as a dividing line between people. Part 2, of the answer, concerns God, the Almighty Creator. There is only one God, there are numerous names for the Creator, but this does not mean that that there are several different gods or goddess. The All-Bountiful Creator is a spiritual essence without a physical body or gender. Every person on Earth, no matter what religions they profess, receives inspiration from the same Divine Essence that we call God. This Essence is spiritual and, therefore, cannot be comprehended by the human mind or soul. The soul, or spirit, of the individual is capable of reflecting divine attributes (such as faith, love, hope, etc.), which we call virtues. Part 3, of the answer, concerns religion. The religions we see in the world today are part of the God's plan to assist humanity in its spiritual and social evolution. Each prophet, messenger, or manifestation5 brought a specific message and laws for the time of His appearance6. The messenger or manifestation7 for today is Baha'u'llah, the Glory of God. Blogger's Disclaimer: ▼ Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory), 4 Bahá (Splendor) 175 B.E. - Saturday, March 24, 2018 It is the day of Glory. It is four days into the New Year of 175 B.E. What have I accomplished so far this year? A better question, this early in the year, is "What have I accomplished this week?" I have accomplished several things, first, I have placed my weekly goals in a separate document that I can week to contain new goals. That way I can just edit the document when I accomplish a goal, and it allows me to keep track of the daily and weekly goals. Second, I have read several pages in the publication "The Baha'is", which has given me some ideas for poems to work on this year. I begin in "Motivational Monday: Eighteenth Day of Fast" "Should the lamp of religion be obscured, chaos and confusion will ensure, and the lights of fairness and justice, of tranquility and peace cease to shine." Baha'u'llah8 Veils Conceal Veils conceal the lamps of peace and tranquility, darkness spreads through the minds of humanity and across the Earth. Dogma's veils shroud the light of religion's love, while dross of hate covers fanatical minds and souls. Confession reigns, death and destruction throw humanity into chaos, and many blame religion because blind followers follow blind leaders. The Divine Messengers taught peace and unity, this present chaos results from those worship power not the worshipers of God. Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 Bahá (Splendor) 175 B.E. - Thursday, March 22, 2018 Turning to the Kingdom of Abha "O thou maid-servant of God! Whenever thou art intending to deliver a speech, turn thy face toward the Kingdom of Abha and, with a heart detached, begin to talk. The breaths of the Holy Spirit will assist thee." The breaths of the Holy Spirit not only assist a person to give a speech, but to write as well. Whenever I am having difficulty finding a subject or a theme, I say a prayer revealed by Baha'u'llah, the Bab, or 'Abdu'l-Baha, after which I find a subject to write about. It is not always, what most people consider, a spiritual subject. However, once it is revealed to me by the presence of the Holy Spirit, it feels as if I am writing for Baha'u'llah. Thankful Thursday Gratitude List Today I am... 01. ...thankful that I was able to attend the Naw-Ruz party at the Baha'i Center on the evening of Tuesday, March 20. 02. ...grateful for the ability to access the Internet, because I can find quotes from the sacred writings that inspire and encourage me to continue to attempt to live a spiritual life. 03. ...thankful that, so far, I have one response to put in the feedback section of my edition of the April fantasy newsletter. 04. ...grateful for the information about cardinal being messenger from the spiritual realm. According to the information I read, a cardinal is either the spirit of a loved one returning to visit, or the daughter of the sun reminding us about spring. I'm going to use this information in either a poem, story, or blog entry. 05. ...thankful that I have 2,688,391 GPs in my Gift Points account. 06. ...grateful for the hot coffee and cinnamon roll I had for breakfast. 07. ...thankful that the $10.00 from PayPal hit my checking account today. 08. ...grateful that I was able to use the information I discovered about "Cardinals" in a poem.09. ...thankful for the assistance of the Holy Spirit in my writing. 10. ...grateful that my checking account is not overdrawn. Footnotes |
‘Idál (Justice), 1 Bahá (Splendor) 175 B.E. - Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Naw-Ruz and Feast of Bahá (Splendor) "Know, that the divine springtime hath come with its rains and abundance, with the heat of its sun, the breeze of its life and the scent of its fragrance; and through this universal and great abundance, the land of the holy truth and facts hath moved and brought forth of every kind, good and beautiful fruits. But the barren, wicked land will not bring forth save the thorn of denial, of haughtiness and disdain. Therefore, thank thou God for He hath made thee a good, fertile land by the clouds of the abundance of God the Chosen." The Bab and Baha'u'llah brought the divine spring time again to the planet Earth. I give thanks that I was blessed to hear and to accept the message of love, peace, and unity in their sacred writings. I ask forgiveness for anything that I did or do, even inadvertently, that does not reflect the Glory of God (Baha'u'llah) and the Gate of God (The Bab). Posted to Facebook The splendor of a New Year Shines upon the Earth Proclaiming Baha'u'llah Submitted to "Comedy Newsletter (March 21, 2018)" "We Are Not Alone!": Someone once told me that "It's alright to talk to yourself, and it's alright to talk to yourself and answer yourself. The time to start worrying is when you talk to yourself, answer yourself, and the ask 'What did I say?'"Reflections on Naw-Ruz Celebrations The splendor of a New Year shines its light upon the Earth: proclaiming Baha'u'llah. The Glory of God smiles, at the joy experienced by those who attend each Naw-Ruz celebration. The Holy Spirit present in each location, adds feelings of excellence and cheer to the festivities. Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 19 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Nineteenth Day of Fast Poem Written on the Nineteenth Day of Fast The excellence of our destiny is proclaimed by the Glory of God, the Manifestation of the Almighty in this day. Honour is reflected in the way we pursue that destiny. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast  Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" , Loftiness "Sixteenth Day of Fast" , Speech "Seventeenth Day of Fast" , Names "Motivational Monday: Eighteenth Day of Fast" , and Honor "Nineteenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Might,Sovereignty, and Dominion. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.At sunset the year of 174 B.E. ends and 175 B.E. begins. I'm not sure what the coming year will hold; however, Baha'u'llah knows what's going to happen in the world and in my life. I'm still having difficulties with focus because of maladaptive daydreaming. The only thing I can do to overcome it is keep praying, meditating, and writing. As long as I'm focused on doing something, I don't have a problem with it. It's just when my mind is unfocused and wandering or when I'm worried about something. I'm sure that, with the help of Baha'u'llah, I can overcome this problem, but it isn't going to be easy. Nothing worthwhile is easy. I placed my weekly goals into "Weekly Goals for 2024" , which I will edit each week with new goals. Since a New Year begins at sunset, I'm going to change the way I do the entries in this journal (again). I'll be using this journal for contemplations and thoughts on scripture readings, or other spiritual books I'm reading. I don't know if I will make daily entries or weekly entries. I'll decide about the entries on March 21, I doubt that the entries will be daily (I could change my mind about this).Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 18 ‘Alá’ Loftiness - Monday, March 19, 2018 Eighteenth Day of Fast "The purpose of religion ... is to establish unity and concord amongst the peoples of the world; make it not the cause of dissension and strife." Baha'u'llah14 Poem Written on the Eighteenth Day of Fast We call God by different names, and think that because each religion has different designations for the Almighty, that they are talking about a different god. God, the All-Knowing Creator, is a single unknowable essence, with many titles. The attributes of the creator is reflected to humanity through the Mirrors of Divine Manifestation. There is only one God, the foundation of religion is one, the numerous faiths are chapters in the Book of Divine Revelation. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" , Loftiness "Sixteenth Day of Fast" , Speech "Seventeenth Day of Fast" , and Names "Motivational Monday: Eighteenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Might, Honor, Sovereignty, and Dominion. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 17 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Sunday, March 18, 2018 Seventeenth Day of Fast “Verily I say, the tongue is for mentioning what is good, defile it not with unseemly talk. God hath forgiven what is past. Henceforward everyone should utter that which is meet and seemly, and should refrain from slander, abuse and whatever causeth sadness in men." Bahá’í Writings15 Poem Written on the Seventeenth Day of Fast Words are dangerous, they can encourage or discourage, inspire or deaden, use the wisely or remain silent. Speech is a spiritual attribute, use it to encourage and inspire. Your testimony must be truthful, without being discouraging or deadening. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" , Loftiness "Sixteenth Day of Fast" , and Speech "Seventeenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Honor, Sovereignty, and Dominion. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding."Blogging Circle of Friends " DAY 1950: March 19, 2018: It's Motivational Monday, write about some good news that motivates or inspires you in your life, your town, your state, your country, or go to Good News Network or some other website and share some good news that interest you.Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory), 16 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Saturday, March 17, 2018 Sixteenth Day of Fast "There are various stages and stations for the Fast and innumerable effects and benefits are concealed therein. Well is it with those who have attained unto them." Baha’u’llah16 Poem Written on the Sixteenth Day of Fast What is the glory of the Fast? It is learning to let go of the past, asking forgiveness for all the sins of omission, and those committed. I contemplate the divine attribute of loftiness, considering all the benefits, effects, stages, and stations of the nineteen-day fast. There are some that I know, or think I know, while of others I am completely unaware. All I can do at present is as forgiveness and move forward, as I learn to let go of superstitions and vain imaginings. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" , and Loftiness "Sixteenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and . Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 15 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Friday, March 16, 2018 “To pardon shortcomings is an attribute of the Lord of forgiveness. Thank God, thou art a dawning-point of kindness and the recipient of pardon and forgiveness." Bahá’í Writings17 Poem for the Fifteenth Day of Fast An independent search for truth requires, that we ask the hard questions so that we can discover the principles that guide our souls to discover reality. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , and Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding."Blogging Circle of Friends " DAY 1948: March 17, 2018. Prompt: "Science means constantly walking a tightrope between blind faith and curiosity; between expertise and creativity; between bias and openness; between experience and epiphany; between ambition and passion; and between arrogance and conviction - in short, between an old today and a new tomorrow." ~ Heinrich Rohrer Pick out a pair of opposites in this quote and write something about them in your blog entry. Write a total of 28 reviews during the week.28 - 7 = 21 - 4 = 17 - 6 = 11 - 5 = 6 - 8 = -2. Total reviews = 28 + 2= 30 "Invalid Item" Week 32 "Leatherback Sea Turtles "  Responses to "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" , or "Blogging Circle of Friends " . Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Post 2-3 days to offsite blog. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Post to "Welcome to My Life" about "Invalid Item" topics. ost "Invalid Item" topic. Work on Project World Essay: "Tornadoes Versus Mobile Homes" . "I Write in 2018" Week 11Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) - Thursday, March 15, 2018 The Fourteenth Day of Fast "Beware lest ye harm any soul or make any heart to sorrow; lest ye wound any man with your words, be he known to you or a stranger, be he friend or foe. Pray ye for all; ask ye that all be blessed, all be forgiven.” Bahá’í Writings18 Poem for the Fourteenth Day of Fast Supplicate the Almighty, ask absolution for both friend and foe, for acquaintance, for stranger, for friend, for family, and for yourself. Supplicate the Almighty, ask forgiveness morning and evening, noon and midnight, every hour of the day, every hour of the night. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , and forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , and detachment "Detachment" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Footnotes |
‘Idál (Justice), 13 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Thirteenth Day of Fast "Every heart should radiate unity, so that the Light of the one Divine Source of all may shine forth bright and luminous. We must not consider the separate waves alone, but the entire sea. We should rise from the individual to the whole. The spirit is as one great ocean and the waves thereof are the souls of men." Poem Written for the Thirteenth Day of Fast I contemplate the excellence of material and spiritual creation. The perfection of the love of the Almighty reflected through the luminous ocean of the sacred scriptures. This is the age of the maturity of humanity, the age of unity, when the fullness of the fruits of the human world will ripen and the consummation of the divine prophecies is witnessed. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , and Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , and detachment "Detachment" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.There are six more days left in the nineteen-day fast, at sunset on March 20 the Fast for and 174 B.E. end. So far, in 'Ala' I have written thirteen poems about the divine attributes, and three about the virtues. Whatever I have left to write, I will carry into the New Year. I will finish these poem before starting the themes over again (if I use them again). I have changed my on-line reading list to include four serials on bahaiteachings.org21, which are (1) Figuring Out Prophecy22, (2) Native American Messengers of God23, (3) The Purpose of Physical Reality24, and (4) The Death of Tahirih: The Women’s Rights Martyr25. The only other thing I want to read on-line is the e*lix*ir Journal26. Right now, my offline reading lists is (1) The Summons of the Lord of Hosts and (2) The American Baha'i for March/April 2018. And last, there are three poetry forms I want to use (1) Ghazal27, (2) Pantoum28, and (3) Pi-Archimedes29. Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 12 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Tuesday, March 13, 2018 "Say: God sufficeth all things above all things, and nothing in the heavens or in the earth or in whatever lieth between them but God, thy Lord, sufficeth. Verily, He is in Himself the Knower, the Sustainer, the Omnipotent." The Báb30 All-sufficing faith is faith in Baha'u'llah, who is the Manifestation of God for today. The quote is from the writings of The Bab, Baha'u'llah's forerunner, and it emphasizes that one must place one's entire trust in the Manifestation of God, who reflects the divine attributes to humanity. No matter what happens in a person's life, in my life, I know that Baha'u'llah reveals God. The only way to know the Almighty is through is Manifestation. Baha'u'llah is the fulfillment of all the divine prophecies of the past. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , and Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: , Perfection, Names, Might, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Poem Written on the Twelfth Day of Fast I ponder God's grace give thanks for the appearance of The Bab and Baha'u'llah; the fulfillment of divine prophecies. Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 11 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Monday, March 12, 2018 Eleventh Day of Fast "Through the power of the words He hath uttered the whole of the human race can be illuminated with the light of unity, and the remembrance of His Name is able to set on fire the hearts of all men, and burn away the veils that intervene between them and His glory." Baha'u'llah31 It's a good beginning to second workweek in March 2018. The new issues of The American Baha'i arrived today, with several interesting and motivational articles. This month, I'm taking a different approach to reading the magazine. Instead of randomly reading articles, which catch my attention, I'm beginning at the front (page 3) and moving through one-article-at-a-time. My goal with each article is to find inspiration for a poem or blog entry. Write a total of 28 reviews during the week. "I Write in 2018" Week 11 "Invalid Item" Week 32 "Leatherback Sea Turtles " Responses to "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" , or "Blogging Circle of Friends " . Post 2-3 days to offsite blog. Post to "Welcome to My Life" about "Invalid Item" topics. Post "Invalid Item" topic. Work on Project World Essay.Poem Written on the Eleventh Day of Fast The light of unity energized by the power of the divine word transforms humanity. The might of God's word gives birth to a new heaven and Earth. Authority is invested in the Manifestation of the Almighty. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , and Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: , Perfection, Names, Might, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, Grace, Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Writing for the Week of March 11-17 that I know I am committed to or have to do. Write reviews "I Write in 2018" Week 11 "Invalid Item" Week 32 Responses to "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" , or "Blogging Circle of Friends " . Post to offsite blog. Post to "Writing in Snow" the Fast Topics. Post to "Melting Snow" Post "Invalid Item" topic. Post to "Welcome to My Life" about "Invalid Item" topics. Work on finishing entries in "My Life Is A Poem" , "Bicentenary Poems and Prose" , or "The History of the Divine Feminine" . Edit/rewrite "Scavengers" chapters.Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 10 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Sunday, March 11, 2018 Tenth Day of Fast "The knowledge of the Reality of the Divinity is impossible and unattainable, but the knowledge of the Manifestations of God is the knowledge of God, for the bounties, splendors, and divine attributes are apparent in Them." ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 32 Poem Written on the Tenth Day of Fast It is through the words written and spoken by God's manifestations that the knowledge of the Almighty is transmitted to humanity. In this day, the word of God is revealed through the Glory of the All-Knowing, who is Baha'u'llah. The utterances of the Unknowable Creator is inscribed by the Pen of God's Glory. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , and Words "Tenth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: , Perfection, Names, Might, Power, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, Grace, Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Today is Sunday, the first day of a new week, the Day of Beauty. I have a lot to do this week, in addition to writing. On Monday, I have two items to fill out and get into the snail mail box, plus I have two phone call to make. I really don't want do any of those things this week; however, they have to be done. There is no use putting them off because it will only make me want to do them less. I feel better now that I have written down the idea of not wanting to do them, I don't know why I don't want to do them. Writing for the Week of March 11-17 that I know I am committed to or have to do. Write reviews "I Write in 2018" Week 11 "Invalid Item" Week 32 Responses to "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" , or "Blogging Circle of Friends " . Post to offsite blog. Post to "Writing in Snow" the Fast Topics. Post to "Melting Snow" Post "Invalid Item" topic. Post to "Welcome to My Life" about "Invalid Item" topics. Work on finishing entries in "My Life Is A Poem" , "Bicentenary Poems and Prose" , or "The History of the Divine Feminine" . Edit/rewrite "Scavengers" chapters.I have some other things to do besides the writing projects, the phone calls, and the paper work. I have to stop wasting time. Some of the stuff I don't want to do because it means deciding what I have to throw away, give away, or keep. However, I'm going to have to make out of this place sometime this year, so I have to get it done or I'll have to drag it with me again, and I don't want to do that. Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory ), 9 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Saturday, March 10, 2018 Ninth Day of Fast It is Saturday, March 9, the day of Glory, the month of Loftiness, the Ninth Day of Fast in the year 174 B.E. There are ten days left int the Loftiness and in the year 174 B.E. I am listening to Baha'i videos on YouTube as I write this, videos celebrating the appearance of Baha'u'llah and the 200th celebration of his birth. Listening to these videos makes me realize how lucky I am to have heard about and recognized Baha'u'llah, the promised one of all religions. Baha'u'llah has appeared through the mercy of God, without God's mercy the planet Earth would be lifeless. This Face is hidden in the dust of slander: Where are the breezes of Thy compassion, O Mercy of the worlds? Baha'u'llah33 Poem Written on the Ninth Day of Fast The wind of divine mercy blows across the Earth taking to humanity the blessing of God's Glory. The wind of divine mercy carries the grace of the Almighty to the souls of those seeking the favour of the All-Bountiful. The wind of divine mercy is the loving kindness of the Holy Spirit, speaking through the Pen of Glory who is Baha'u'llah. The wind of divine mercy is providence to the soul of the individual, and the compassion of the of forgiveness. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , and Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Words, Perfection, Names, Might, Power, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, Grace, Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.I have written a poem every day, since the beginning of Fast (March 2), and, as of today, I have written nine poems. When Fast ends, on the evening of March 20, I will have written 19 poems using the themes of the Baha'i months or days of the week. Lately, I've begun considering putting those poems into a single document. It would make it easier to edit and rewrite those poems, some of them need more work. My problem is editing and rewriting anything. However, at 71, I'm going to have to overcome this issue because otherwise I will die without attempting a decent rewrite, and I suspect that is one of the issues I have to overcome before ascending into the Abha Kingdom. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence) 8 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) - Friday, March 9, 2018 Eighth Day of Fast "The one all-loving God bestows His divine Grace and Favour on all mankind; one and all are servants of the Most High, and His Goodness, Mercy and loving Kindness are showered upon all His creatures. The glory of humanity is the heritage of each one. All men are the leaves and fruit of one same tree, they are all branches of the tree of Adam, they all have the same origin." On this the eighth day of Fast, I contemplate the oneness of humanity, and the history of my own life. I remember growing up in Oklahoma, a middle American state, where racial prejudice was taught or, at least, implied by the way people treated those of a different color and culture. I know that I must have acquire some false ideas about people of different cultures or skin colors, I've attempt (I hope with some success) to overcome and/or prove those ideas wrong. Today, I look at the beauty of humanity, which is enhanced by the various skin tones that decorate the human species. As I progress toward my final days on this planet, I that I am proclaiming the unity of the human species through my poems, stories, and essays.
Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , and Light "Eighth Day of Fast" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Mercy, Words, Perfection, Names, Might, Power, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, Grace, Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Poem Written on the Eight Day of Fast Dawn spreads it radiance across the Earth, The Splendour of God was born at dawn, The light of a new day celebrates unity's birth. Through His Pen God shed illumination upon the Earth, The effulgence of His scriptures unites humanity, The brightness of His laws creates anew heaven and Earth. Review, at least, 4 items each day. Submit to "I Write in 2018" for Week 10. Post a, at least, 3 days to offsite blog. Work on article/essay for "Project Write World" . Participate in each blogging groups, at least, 3 times this week. Submit article/poem/essay/story to "Invalid Item" for Week 31. Working on. Read items on this month's reading list. Reading. Sort item in laundry basket under computer desk. Working on."Blogging Circle of Friends " DAY 1941: March 10, 2018 Prompt: March 10 is International Day of Awesomeness. Describe something or someone awesome, and tell us why it/they are awesome?Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Seventh Day of Fast "My God, my Adored One, my King, my Desire! What tongue can voice my thanks to Thee? I was heedless, Thou didst awaken me. I had turned back from Thee, Thou didst graciously aid me to turn towards Thee. I was as one dead, Thou didst quicken me with the water of life. I was withered, Thou didst revive me with the heavenly stream of Thine utterance which hath flowed forth from the Pen of the All-Merciful." Baha'u'llah36 Gratitude List: Ten Things I am Thankful For Today I am grateful for the prayer Baha'u'llah revealed for the nineteen-day Fast. Even though, because of age and medication, I no longer fast I can still say the prayers and meditate. Today I am thankful that I have 2,565,109 GPs in my Gift Points account. I need only 1,549,391 GPs to purchase another Premium Plus membership, which is due by May 15, 2018. Today I am grateful for the sleep I got last night, because I woke up rested this morning. For once, I was able to sleep through the night without any disruptions. Today I am thankful that I have a working internet connect, because I can access the website BahaiTeachings.org37. This website contains thought provoking articles about the different aspects of the Baha'i Faith and sacred writings. Today I am grateful for having De as a housemate because she keeps me company, and does the housework that I have difficulty doing. Today I am thankful that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. This is something I have not put on my gratitude list in a while, and it is something I am always grateful for even thought I do not always put it on the list. Today I am grateful for my brothers and sister. I know they love me, and that they pray for me. Today I am thankful that I have 777 Community Recognitions. Today I am grateful for fresh brewed coffee. This is something I normally put on every gratitude list I make. That's because regular coffee is my second favorite liquid refreshment. My number one favorite liquid refreshment is cafe mocha. Today I am thankful that we were able to get Girl Scout cookies this year. Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast Baha'i month or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , and grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" . Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" and unity "Spheres of Influence" . Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Light, Mercy, Words, Perfection, Names, Might, Power, Speech, Questions, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, Grace, Majesty, Independence, and Glory. Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, and unity.confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.Poem Written on the Seventh Day of Fast The grandeur of art is in its ability to connect heart to heart and soul to soul. The glory of a poet is in metaphors and similes expressing reality. The greatness of a painter is in the way colors and thought combine to reveal beauty. The majesty of a sculptor is in the curves and lines of the statue. The dominion of art merges mater and spirit to create the vision of the artist. Footnotes |
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