Gratitude breaks the spell of Writers Block |
Staring at a blank page is like staring into a snowfield. The snow, untouched by civilization and unmarked by living creatures, blinds you for a few minutes, it glistens reflecting subtle shades of pure white and rainbows at odd angles. If you stare at the snow too long, you get lost in the interplay of light and shadow. As the day wears on, you become awestruck at the beauty of the snow's perfection. You marvel at the way an oak tree cast its ebony shadow across the pure white snow. You watch the tree's shadow change, grow and shrink, as Earth turns and the sun moves from morning to evening. If you stand out in the snow too long without moving, you risk snow bite or freezing. If you are fortunate, a red fox will walk across your line of sight. The fox will leave his footprints written in the snowfield. As you watch the fox move, the spell holding you in one spot staring at the snow is broken. You are free to go inside out of the cold and out of danger. I must say, writing 500 words a day isn't difficult, unless I'm attempting to write on a single subject. On Monday, October 28, 2013, I began posting my weekly goals at "Weekly Goals" ![]() "O SON OF BEING! Bring thyself to account each day ere thou art summoned to a reckoning; for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds." Bah'u'll'h The Hidden Words of Bah'u'll'h, Part I.'From the Arabic, #31, page 11 'Heinlein's Rules for Writers Rule One: You Must Write Rule Two: Finish What Your Start Rule Three: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order Rule Four: You Must Put Your Story on the Market Rule Five: You Must Keep it on the Market until it has Sold' Robert A. Heinlein It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation, such as crafts, trades and the like. We have graciously exalted your engagement in such work to the rank of worship unto God, the True One. Ponder ye in your hearts the grace and the blessings of God and render thanks unto Him at eventide and at dawn. Waste not your time in idleness and sloth. Occupy yourselves with that which profiteth yourselves and others. Thus hath it been decreed in this Tablet from whose horizon the day-star of wisdom and utterance shineth resplendent. Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed After the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Pages 21-29: gr 32 I changed the way I did entries in this book several times. Beginning on March 21, 2018 the entries will cover the topics of spiritual, inspirational, and religions. However, the genres it will be under are Women's, Inspirational, and Spiritual with a tag of Religious. |
Jamál (Beauty), 3 Mashíyyat (Will) 176 B.E. - Sunday, September 29, 2019 Facebook Status Update Beautiful Sunday Chilly autumn breeze blowing Warning of winter Gratitude List for 3 Mashíyyat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kamál (Perfection), 4 Mashíyyat (Will) 176 B.E. - Monday, September 30, 2019 After School1 Children laughing Playing tag and shouting Autumn afternoon Gratitude List for 4 Mashíyyat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 1 Mashíyyat (Will) 176 B.E. - Friday, September 27, 2019 Gratitude List for 1 Mashíyyat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() Jalál (Glory), 2 Mashíyyat (Will) 176 B.E. - Saturday, September 28, 2019 Gratitude List for 2 Mashíyyat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
‘Idál (Justice), 18 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Gratitude List for 18 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istijlál (Majesty), 19 Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Thursday, September 26, 2019 Gratitude List for 19 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kamál (Perfection), 17 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Monday, September 23, 2019 Facebook Status Update I will be getting a new phone number. Those of you who have the number of the house phone can contact me that way. Anyone who has one of my e-mail addresses can contact me that way. I will contact anyone who I have a number for as soon as I can get it off my old smart phone, which is rebooting itself at random intervals. Gratitude List for 17 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fiḍál (Grace), 18 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Facebook Status Update I confess my sins to Baha'u'llah, Asking forgiveness from the Glory of God. Gratitude List for 18 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I Smile2 I smile through the pain I cannot let the darkness gain a hold on my soul. I call on Baha'u'llah, intoning prayers for healing, prayers asking forgiveness, and prayers beseeching assistance. I smile knowing that the All Glorious Lord will answer my prayers. Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 16 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Sunday, September 22, 2019 "The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world, and all men will live as brothers." Abdu'l-Baha God's Gift3 God's gift is oneness: One Divine Creator sent the messengers of each religion to the human race. Gratitude List for 16 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory), 15 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Saturday, September 21, 2019 Spiritual Happiness "Spiritual happiness is eternal and unfathomable. This kind of happiness appeareth in one's soul with the love of God and suffereth one to attain to the virtues and perfections of the world of humanity. Therefore, endeavor as much as thou canst in order to illumine the lamp of thy heart with the light of love." Bahá’í Writings The Love of God4 It is the love of God that encourages us to develop spiritual perfections and virtues. It is the love of God that ignites the lamp of the soul with spiritual happiness. Gratitude List for 15 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 13 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Thursday, September 19, 2019 Gratitude List for 13 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istiqlál (Independence), 14 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Friday, September 20, 2019 Gratitude List for 14 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
‘Idál (Justice), 11 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Submitted to "Spiritual Newsletter (September 18, 2019)" ![]() Gratitude List for 11 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Why Worry5 Why are you worrying, just place the problem in the Hands of God, the All-Sufficing. Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 9 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Monday, September 16, 2019 Gratitude List for 9 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() https://dailygalaxy.com/2019/09/the-ultimate-mystery-consciousness-may-exist-in-... Fiḍál (Grace), 10 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Gratitude List for 10 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jalál (Glory), 7 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Saturday, September 14, 2019 Gratitude List for 7 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jamál (Beauty), 8 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Su nday, September 15, 2019 Facebook Status Update Sunday morning the aroma of bacon frying and coffee brewing brings back pleasant memories of my Grandparents. Gratitude List for 8 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sunday Afternoon Poem6 Beautiful Sunday a partly cloudy sky, with a slight wind. Pigeons have returned to their nests, no sparrows are singing, the afternoon sun cast shadows across the sidewalk. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 6 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Friday, September 13, 2019 Facebook Status Update Fear of Friday the 13th is either Paraskevidekatriaphobia or Friggatriskaidekaphobia. Don't be afraid of big words, even those you can't pronounce. Gratitude List for 6 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Friday Poem7 Friday at last time to rest-- or at least pause-- from workweek stress. https://curiosity.com/topics/the-big-bang-wasnt-actually-the-beginning-of-the-un... Footnotes |
‘Idál (Justice), 4 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Facebook Status Update I'm so tired of logging into Facebook and finding out that someone from the east has attempted to log into my account, which forces me to change my password. The only advantage I can see to that is, at least, it's keeping my brain active remembering the new password. This wasn't the rant I intended for today. Gratitude List for 4 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istijlál (Majesty), 5 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Thursday, September 12, 2019 Pushing Through Writer's Block8 The words, where did they go are the hidden in the snow covering both subject and theme. Sometimes that's how it seems; don't give up instead begin to write whatever is on your mind. The only way to overcome writer's block is to push through it. Gratitude List for 5 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace), 3 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Coffee9 Coffee-- Strong Hot Black-- awakens mind and body with its taste and aroma: A good start to the day. Gratitude List for 3 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection), 2 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Monday, September 9, 2019 Monday's Poem10 Monday's poem is motivation, writing line and stanza, metaphor and simile, rhymed or not-- while attempting to remain awake. Gratitude List for 2 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty), 1 ‘Izzat (Might) 176 B.E. - Sunday, September 8, 2019 Feast of 'Izzat "O God Omnipotent, do Thou shield us and be our refuge and, O Lord of Being, show forth Thy might and Thy dominion." Abdu'l-Baha11 Depend Upon God12 Depend upon the might of the Lord. Never doubt God's love and protection. Pray for strength to pass the test of love; God knows what you need and what you want before you ask. Gratitude List for 1 ‘Izzat Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory ), 19 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Saturday, September 7, 2019 Gratitude List for 19 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istijlál (Majesty), 17 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Thursday, September 5, 2019 Gratitude List for 17 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istiqlál (Independence), 18 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Friday, September 6, 2019 Gratitude List for 18 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fiḍál (Grace), 15 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Gratitude List for 15 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ‘Idál (Justice), 16 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Gratitude List for 16 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kamál (Perfection), 14 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Monday, September 2, 2019 Facebook Status Update For the second time in two months my Facebook account has been locked because someone halfway across the country attempt to get in. I changed my pass word, but this doesn't help my mood. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night and now I'm getting pissed. Gratitude List for 14 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Labor Day 201913 My neighborhood is quiet, no cars parked along the curb, temperatures in the mid nighties, and the sky is clearing of clouds. Some of the neighborhood children are outside playing, some are inside, and others are off on adventures of their own. It's a pleasant Monday, a pleasant Labor Day. Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty}, 13 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Sunday, September 1, 2019 Happy Birthday, Writing.com14 Happy Birthday, Writing.com, Today you are 19 years old, We celebrate the joy of writing. Gratitude List for 13 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |