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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 GoalsOpen 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.
April 26, 2019 at 10:30pm
April 26, 2019 at 10:30pm
#957619
Jalál (Glory), 19 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Saturday, April 27, 2019

The Seventh Day of Ridvan1

Take the Golden Rule to heart.
Obey it! As if it were a law of nature:
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Every human being is your neighbor,
Regardless of religion or national origin.
Arise! Let your actions express the Golden Rule.
Notice the similarities in phrasing of the rule across religions.
Consider the meaning: the common foundation of all religions,
Each one sent by the same Divine Creator.

Jamál (Beauty), 1 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Sunday, April 28, 2019
Feast of Beauty

Facebook Status Update

New coffeemaker
Brews my coffee fresh and strong
Beautiful Sunday

The Eight Day of Ridvan2

Love is the secret
Without love there is no peace
No life in the universe

Kamál (Perfection), 2 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Monday, April 29, 2019

The Ninth Day of Ridvan3

It is the Ninth Day of Ridvan,
a day for family
and happiness.

I weep
for my Baha'i brothers
and sisters
who are facing execution
because of their acceptance
of Baha'u'llah.

I weep
and I pray
to the All-Glorious Lord
to soften the hearts
of those who hate
other human beings
because they profess a different faith.

Fiḍál (Grace), 3 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Facebook Status Update

Yesterday it rained
Today the sun is shining
Spring in Nevada

The Tenth Day of Ridvan4

Beautiful Tuesday
Sunshine, partly cloudy sky,
Wind in the palm trees


‘Idál (Justice), 4 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, May 1, 2019

The Eleventh Day of Ridvan5

As the King of Festivals
draws to an end
I contemplate the coming
Holy Days,
and the poems I will write.

Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Thursday, May 2, 2019

The Twelfth Day of Ridvan6

Raise your voices in praise,
the day of peace has come,
and the Prince of Peace arrived.

Istiqlál (Independence), 6 Jamál (Beauty) 176 B.E. - Friday, May 3, 2019

Healer and Protector7

God is the healer
Of all of our afflictions:
He is the generous, the All-Knowing.

God is the protector
He holds the universe:
He is the generous, the All-Merciful.

Footnotes
1  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From He Cocoon [link:https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-sevenh-day-of-ridvan.html}.
2  I posted thin in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-eight-day-of-ridvan.html.
3  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-ninth-day-of-ridvan.html.
4  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges fro Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-tenth-day-of-ridvan.html.
5  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-eleventh-day-of-ridvan.html.
6  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-twelfth-day-of-ridvan.html.
7  I posted this on Poet 999-A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/05/healer-and-protector.html.

April 20, 2019 at 12:15pm
April 20, 2019 at 12:15pm
#957087
Jalál (Glory), 12 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Saturday, April 20, 2019

Saturday Morning
on Sunrise Avenue8

Morning sparrows sing
Serenade cooing pigeons
Saturday drivers

neighborhood children
Shouts and laughter echoing
Play in the courtyard

Jamál (Beauty), 13 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Sunday, April 21, 2019

The First Day of Ridvan 9

The Festival of Paradise
has begun,
Nightingales of the All-Glorious,
raise your songs
in the rose garden
of the love of God.

Kamál (Perfection), 14 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Monday, April 22, 2019

The Second Day of Ridvan10

The wind intones
the joyful news proclaiming
the Glory of God.

In the Garden of Paradise,
Baha'u'llah proclaimed His mission
now we all give thanks.

Fiḍál (Grace), 15 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, April 23, 2019

The Third Day of Ridvan11

Raise your voices,
intone the Ridvan Table,
and celebrate the King of Festivals


Facebook Status Update

I hear a sparrow
singing its gratitude
for this beautiful spring morning.

‘Idál (Justice), 16 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Fourth Day of Ridvan12

When does faith begin?
The first step is detachment.

Where is faith found?
Trust in the Glory of God.

How is faith practiced?
Prayer and action removes all barriers.
Giving assistance to humanity.

Istijlál (Majesty), 17 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Fifth Day of Ridvan13

Enter the Garden of Paradise,
proclaim the Divine Springtime,
and the arrival of the Lord of Hosts.

Istiqlál (Independence), 18 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Friday, April 26, 2019

The Sixth Day of Ridvan14

Inhale the perfume
of divine unity from
the roses of paradise.

Facebook Status Update

I am awake.
I am just resting my eyes.
I will not admit
that I fell asleep
on my keyboard.

Footnotes
8  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/saturday-morning-on-sunrise-avenue.html.
9  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-first-day-of-ridvan.html.
10  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-second-day-of-ridvan.html.
11  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-third-day-of-ridvan.html.
12  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-fourth-day-of-ridvan.html.
13  I posted this in Poet 999 - A butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-fifth-day-of-ridvan.html.
14  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-sixth-day-of-ridvan.html.

April 13, 2019 at 2:57pm
April 13, 2019 at 2:57pm
#956500
Jalál (Glory), 5 Jalál (Glory) 156 B.E. - Saturday, Ajpril 13, 2019

Neighborhood Noises on Saturday15

Song of a buzz saw
Reverberates through the neighborhood
Apartment remodeling

Jamál (Beauty), 6 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Sunday, April 14, 2019

Miracles16

Miracles are everywhere
just open your eyes
and you will see them.

Miracles
are in the shadow
of a palm tree,
in the dance of plasma
circling a black hole,
or in the song of a nightingale.

Kamál (Perfection), 7 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Monday, April 15, 2019

Motivational Monday: A Poem17

I awake,
stretch,
open the prayer app
on my smartphone,
and intone a morning prayer.

The words,
"I have awakened in Thy shelter,"
reverberate through my mind
motivating me
to begin
a new poem,
that will proclaim
Baha'u'llah.

Fiḍál (Grace), 8 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Robins Sing18

Listen to the Robins sing,
In the garden in the spring,
Listen to this beautiful sound,
As it echoes all around.

‘Idál (Justice), 9 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Evening Noises19

Spring break
and shouts of happiness
echo through the neighborhood:
No school until next Monday.

Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Thursday, April 18, 2019

Thankful Thursday: A Prayer20

Dear Lord,
I thank you for this day
and for revealing to me The Bab
and Baha'u'llah.

Footnotes
15  Posted on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/neighborhood-noises-on-saturday.htmll.
16  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/miracles.html.
17  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/motivational-monday-poem.html.
18  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/robins-sing.html.
19  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/evening-noises.html.
20  I also post this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/thankful-thursday-prayer.html.

April 12, 2019 at 9:13am
April 12, 2019 at 9:13am
#956409
Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Friday, April 12, 2019

Gratitude List for 4 Jalál

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the cookies I have to go with my morning coffee.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 428 points in my Survey Junkie account.


April 11, 2019 at 11:34am
April 11, 2019 at 11:34am
#956339
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Thursday, April 11, 2019

Beautiful Spring21

Beautiful spring,
listen to the joyful sparrows sing
welcoming April wind and showers
proclaiming to all the their happiness.

Gratitude List for 3 Jalál

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...that I have $2.79 in my Vindale Research account.
         *BulletV* ...for the cookies I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 324 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the fresh brewed tea I had with my supper.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 626,309 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *BulletV* ...that it was a pleasant day and we could keep the front door open.
         *BulletV* ...that the sparrows are singing.
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America Checking account is not overdrawn today.


Footnotes
21  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/beautiful-spring.html.

April 10, 2019 at 11:21am
April 10, 2019 at 11:21am
#956264
‘Idál (Justice), 2 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Windy Wednesday22

It's a windy Wednesday
here in Las Vegas,
with palm fronds waving
and clouds dancing across the sky.

Gratitude List for 2 Jalál

Today I am thankful ..
         *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
         *BulletV* ...for the banana I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 227 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *BulletV* ...for the home brewed ice tea I had with my lunch.
         *BulletV* ...that I received feedback from this week's edition of the spiritual newsletter.
         *BulletV* ...that I have 621,959 GPs in my Gift Points account.

Footnotes
22  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/windy-wednesday.html.

April 9, 2019 at 12:45pm
April 9, 2019 at 12:45pm
#956199
Fiḍál (Grace), 1 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Feast of Glory

Life in the Universe23

The universe blooms with life,
Each star has its planets
And each planet it life form
Plants and animals flourishing
In countless numbers.

Gratitude List for 1 Jalál

Today I am thankful ..
         *Butterfly2B* ...that I have 196 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *ButterflyO* ...for the spice cake/bread that I had with my coffee this morning.
         *ButterflyR* ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today.
         *ButterflyV* ...for the soft tacos I had today for lunch.
         *ButterflyG* ...that I was able to finish My Husband’s Death and the Flight of His Soul  Open in new Window. by Cindy Catches.
         *Butterfly2G* ...for the banana I have for my afternoon snack.
         *Butterfly2O* ...that "Feed Me: To GarfieldOpen in new Window. was one of the winner in "The Daily PoemOpen in new Window. for April 7.
         *Butterfly2P* ...that it's nice enough and cool enough today to keep the door open.
         *Butterfly2R* ...that I unsubscribed to both Survey Spot and Opinion Square.
         *Butterfly2T* ...for the fresh brewed ice tea I had with my supper tonight.
         *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 5 items for the Editor's Picks of my next edition of the fantasy newsletter.


Footnotes
23  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/life-in-universe.html.

April 7, 2019 at 10:28pm
April 7, 2019 at 10:28pm
#956086
Kamál (Perfection), 19 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Monday, April 8, 2019

Spring Cleaning24

Every year,
when spring arrived
Grandma cleaned house.

She went about it methodically,
room by room
removing the dust of winter
(not that there was much dust to remove).

She opened the windows
to let in the fresh air
or, perhaps,
letting out the closed up feeling
that settles in a house in winter.

Gratitude List for 18 Bahá

Today I am thankful ..
         *Butterfly2P* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Butterfly2R* ...for hot coffee on this beautiful April morning.
         *Butterfly2T* ...that the money from PayPal hit my checking account this morning.
         *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 86 points in my Survey Junkies account.
         *Butterfly2W* ...that I sent my ballot for the LSA election today.
         *Butterfly* ...that it is nice enough to leave the front door open.
         *ButterflyB* ...that I have 3 editors Picks for my next edition of the fantasy newsletter.




Footnotes
24  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/spring-cleaning.html.

April 5, 2019 at 11:08pm
April 5, 2019 at 11:08pm
#955892
Jalál (Glory), 17 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Saturday, April 6, 2019

Gratitude List for 17 Bahá

Today I am thankful ...
         *Butterfly* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Butterfly2Y* ...for the chocolate doughnuts I have to go with my coffee this morning.

Jamál (Beauty), 18 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Sunday, April 7, 2019

A Poem A Day25

A poem a day
chases writers' block away,
and scatters the clouds of boredom.

Gratitude List for 18 Bahá

Today I am thankful ..
         *ButterflyG* ...that my Bank of America checking account is no overdrawn today.
         *Butterfly2B* ...for hot back coffee on this chilly April morning.
         *ButterflyR* ...that the $10.00 from Survey Spot hit my PayPal account yesterday.
         *Butterfly2G* ...for the April poetry prompts that bring back pleasant memories from my childhood.
         *ButterflyV* ...that I was able to transfer $20.46 from my PayPal account to my checking account.
         *Butterfly2O* ...that I submitted "You Have EnemiesOpen in new Window. and "DeathOpen in new Window. to for review in the upcoming Super Power Reviewers Raid.
         *ButterflyB* ...that 58 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *Butterfly2Y* ...that I received a merit badge today.
Merit Badge in Rare
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Thank you for writing a pink and fluffy poem for the rabbits and unicorns! *^*Rabbit3*^**^*Unicorn*^**^*Delight*^*


Footnotes
25  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-poem-day.html.

April 3, 2019 at 11:11pm
April 3, 2019 at 11:11pm
#955739
Istijlál (Majesty), 15 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Thursday, April 4, 2019

Gratitude List for 15 Bahá

Today I am thankful ...
         *Butterfly* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *ButterflyB* ...for the chocolate doughnuts I had with my coffee this morning.

Istiqlál (Independence), 16 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Friday, April 5, 2019

Will I Be Able to Sleep Tonight26

Last night
was a sleepless night.

As the sun sets,
I wonder
if I can sleep tonight.

If I can't sleep,
the next question is
"Do I read
or write poetry?"

Gratitude List for 16 Bahá

Today I am thankful ...
         *Butterfly2B* ...that I have 1,015 points in my Survey Spot account.
         *ButterflyO* ...for chocolate doughnuts to go with my coffee this morning.
         *ButterflyR* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *ButterflyV* ...for the vanilla yogurt I had with my breakfast.
         *ButterflyG* ...that I have 46,200 points in my YouGove account.
         *Butterfly2P* ...for the the banana I had for my morning snack.
         *Butterfly2G* ...that my SNAP benefits have been approved for another year.
         *Butterfly2R* ...for the leftover T-bone and vegetables I had for lunch
         *Butterfly2O* ...that I could request $10.00 sent to my PayPal account from my Survey Spot account. I have 15 points left in my Survey Spot account.
         *Butterfly2T* ...for the Country Time lemon aid packets for individual bottles of water.
         *Butterfly2V* ...that I have 44 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *Butterfly2W* ...for the peanut butter and jelly sandwich I had for supper.


Footnotes
26  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/will-i-be-able-to-sleep-tonight.html.

April 2, 2019 at 9:54pm
April 2, 2019 at 9:54pm
#955663
‘Idál (Justice), 14 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Prayer of Thanks27

Oh, Lord,
I give you thanks
for guiding me through
the tests and difficulties of life.

Gratitude List for 14 Bahá

Today I am thankful ...
         *Butterfly2G* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
         *Butterfly2O* ...for the fresh boiled coffee I had to go with my chocolate doughnuts.
         *Butterfly2P* ...that I was able to pay the rent today.
         *Butterfly2R* ...that I have $1.39 in my Vindale Research account.
         *Butterfly2T* ...that I could redeem 1,046 points in my survey junkie account for $10.46 in to my PayPal account.
         *Butterfly2V* ...for the chocolate cake and tamales I had for lunch.
         *Butterfly2W* ...that I have 582,473 GPs in my Gift Points account.


Footnotes
27  I posted this on Poet 999 - Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/prayer-of-thanks.html.

April 1, 2019 at 9:44pm
April 1, 2019 at 9:44pm
#955585
Fiḍál (Grace), 13 Bahá (Splendor) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April Winds28

March
is supposed to come in like a lion,
not April.

This year,
Mother Nature seems confused.

Today
the wind is harassing
the palm fronds,
and the clouds--
which are supposed to bring April showers--
float across a blue porcelain sky
without threatening rain.

Gratitude List for 13 Bahá

Today I am thankful ...
         *Butterfly* ...that I received an awardicon for "I Blog Poetry and ProseOpen in new Window..
         *ButterflyB* ...for the chocolate doughnuts to go with my coffee this morning.
         *ButterflyG* ...that I have 825 points in my Survey Junkie account.
         *ButterflyO* ...for the BBQ sandwich and lemon yogurt I had for my lunch.
         *ButterflyR* ...that I have $0.64 left in my Vindale Research account after requesting payment yesterday.
         *ButterflyV* ...for the Arizona sweet ice tea I have for my afternoon snack.
         *Butterfly2B* ...that I have 581,873 GPs in my Gift Points account.
         *Butterfly2Y* ...that I received a merit badge.
Merit Badge in Blogging
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Congratulations on winning second place in the March round of the  [Link To Item #30dbc] ! Super job! *^*Proud*^*


Footnotes
28  I posted this on Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-winds.html>


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