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. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023 On the last Thankful Thursday in May 2023, I am thankful ... ...for the merit badge I received this week ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ...for the liver and onions I had for lunch on Sunday, May 21. ...that I have money in my Bank of America checking account, so that it is no longer $0.00. ...for the fresh brewed coffee I had this morning. ...that it is cool enough to leave the door open this morning, because I can hear the birds singing. ...for the banana and orange I had for my first breakfast. ...that I have $3.25 in my Survey Junkie account. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 18, 2023 I am thankful for the energy assistance benefits my household is receiving this year. I am thankful for the merit badges I received this week |
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023 On Thankful Thursday open a prayer book and intone gratitude. Today I am thankful ... ...for the merit badge I received this week. Weather is warmer, not triple digits just yet, so the front door is open. |
Istijlál (Majesty), 7 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 4, 2023 I am thankful... ,,,that I found my bottle of Oxybutynin medication. I thought it fell onto the floor when the lamp was knocked over; however, it just rolled under something on the lamp stand. ,,,for the new hairbrush I received because it works better than the two old ones I had. ,,,that I received the following merit badge this week. ,,,for fresh brewed hot coffee on this beautiful spring morning. ,,,that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn. ,,,for minibrownies to go with my coffee this morning. ,,,that a new ramp was installed in front of my apartment today. ,,,for the bottle of Ginger Ale I had with my lunch today. ,,,that I have $2.12 in my Survey Junkies account. |
Fidál (Grace), 5 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 The Twelfth Day of Ridvan Facebook Status Update A beautiful day white clouds decorate the sky sun cast dark shadows Istiqlál (Independence), 8 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Friday, May 5, 2023 Facebook Status Update Five days into May the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the Pizza guy is delivering pizza to one of my neighbors. Jamál (Beauty), 10 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 7, 2023 Facebook Status Update Today is World Laughter Day, so have a Gelastic time and laugh as much as possible. Isrijál (Majesty), 14 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 11, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Thankful Thursday! Say a prayer of gratitude because you woke up this morning. Fidál (Grace), 19 Jamál (Beauty) 180 B.E. - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Facebook Status Update The wind is blowing pushing the front door open as if it lives here. Jamál (Beauty), 5 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Sunday, May 21, 2023 Facebook Status Update The house is silent Tranquility rules my mind At 3 a.m. Istijlál (Majesty), 9 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Thursday, May 25, 2023 Facebook Status Update Happy Thankful Thursday! Today I am thankful for the sacred writings of The Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha. Kamál (Perfection), 13 ʻAẓamat (Grandeur) 180 B.E. - Monday, May 29, 2023 The Ascension of Baha'u'llah Facebook Status Update Beautiful Monday, thin morning clouds and bright sunshine. |