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" . 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. |
Iistijlál (Majesty), 11 Bahá (Spelendour) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 31, 2022 On the last Thankful Thursday in March 2022, I am thankful ... ...for the following merit badges between 3/25/22-3/31/22. ...that "Baha'i House of Worship in Germany" was featured in "Poetry Newsletter (March 30, 2022)" . ...for receiving the following awardcon ...that my printer is working. The problem was it somehow got unplugged. ...for hot black coffee on this beautiful spring morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for the Oreo cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 4 Bahá (Spelendour) 179 B.E. - Thursday, March 24, 2022 On the fourth Thankful Thursday in March 2022, I am thankful ... ...for the Merit badges received between 3/18/22-3/24/22 ...that I discovered the web page 12 Things About Ridvan , because I can use it as inspiration about the King of Festivals. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful spring morning. ...that the sun is shining today. ...for the slice of pound cake I had to go with my coffee this morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today. ...for the pasta salad I had for lunch. ...that I have a new wallet that will hold all of the cards I use on a regular basis. ...for the cheese pizza I had for my afternoon meal. |
Istijlál (Justice), 16 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 178 B.E. - Thursday, March 17, 2022 Saint Patrick's Day Today I am thankful ... ... for the Merit badges received between 3/11/22-3/17/22 ...that we have a new microwave. ...for fresh brewed coffee on this beautiful Thursday morning. ...that "Epistle to Cupid" was featured in "Comedy Newsletter (March 16, 2022)" . ...for the Moon Pie I have to go with my coffee. ...that "Themes For Poems and Blog entries" was featured in "Short Stories Newsletter (March 16, 2022)" . ...for the banana I have for my first breakfast. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 178 B.E. - Thursday, March 10, 2022 On the second Thankful Thursday in March 2022 I am thankful ... ...for the merit badges I received between 3/11/22-3/10/22 ...that I completed reading The Call of the Divine Beloved yesterday. ... for the awardcon I received this week. ...that I began reading The Pen of Glory today. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this beautiful late winter morning. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for the cookies I have to go with my morning coffee. |
Jamál (Beauty), 5 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 178 B.E. - Saturday, March 6, 2022 Facebook Status Update Beautiful Sunday, A chill in the morning air: My coffee is hot. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 ʻAláʼ (Loftiness) 178 B.E. - Thursday, March 3, 2022 Today I am thankful ... ...for the merit badge and awardcon I received between2/25/2022 and 3/3/22. ...that " Nine Fruits of the Spirit" won "The Writer's Cramp" for 2/25/22. ...for the awardcon I received between 2/25/2022 to 3/3/2022. ...that "God's Tears in Winter" that I was one of the winner of "The Writer's Cramp" for 2/26/22. ...for the gentleman who picks the trash, I set out in front of the door, and takes it to the alley. ...that "Sunshine On The Vernal Equinox" was one of the winners of "The Writer's Cramp" for 2/27/22. ...for fresh brewed coffee on the beautiful late winter morning. ...that "Salvation's Sonnet" received fist place in "Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest " for February 2022. ...for to oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I had to go with my coffee. ...that " Nine Fruits of the Spirit" was featured in "Spiritual Newsletter (March 2, 2022)" . |