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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 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. |
‘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 Block1 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 Coffee2 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 Poem3 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-Baha4 Depend Upon God5 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 20196 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.com7 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 |
Jalál (Glory}, 12 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Saturday, August 31, 2019 Gratitude List for 12 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Istiqlál (Independence}, 11 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Friday, August 30, 2019 Friday Morning8 Beautiful bright morning A good day to write poems Listen to music Gratitude List for 11 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty}, 10 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Thursday, August 29, 2019 Contemplating Winter9 Will we have an excruciatingly cold winter, or will it be pleasant? The year is passing, I am aging, and the arthritis in my joints isn't too painful... yet. Gratitude List for 10 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Fiḍál (Grace}, 8 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Gratitude List for 8 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ‘Idál (Justice}, 9 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Gratitude List for 9 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jamál (Beauty}, 6 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Sunday, August 25, 2019 Gratitude List for 6 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kamál (Perfection}, 7 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Monday, August 26, 2019 Missing Mama10 Some months it's worse than other, because I can talk to Mom, but she can't talk to me. I miss her voice, I miss her love, and I mess her encouragement. Gratitude List for 7 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jalál (Glory}, 5 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Saturday, August 24, 2019 Facebook Status Update Today I finished poem 104 in the 200 I'm writing the celebrate the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab. Gratitude List for 5 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Saturday Afternoon11 Saturday afternoon temperatures rise into the triple digits sending locals into cool homes and tourist into casinos. Saturday afternoon and I give thanks for the inspiration Las Vegas provides. Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence}, 4 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Friday, August 23, 2019 Gratitude List for 4 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
‘Idál (Justice}, 2 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Gratitude List for 2 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Istijlál (Majesty}, 3 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Thursday, August 22, 2019 Gratitude List for 3 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fiḍál (Grace}, 1 Asmá’ (Names) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Feast of Asma Contemplating September12 I contemplate September, the birthday of writing.com and I wonder what other joys that month will hold. Gratitude List for 1 Asmá Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Kamál (Perfection}, 19 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Monday, August 19, 2019 Summer Gratitude13 I intone a prayer of gratitude for the beautiful summer morning and afternoon, for the gently breeze, the bright sunshine, the blue sky, and deep shadows on this wonderful summer day. Gratitude List for 19 Kamál Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Footnotes |
Jamál (Beauty}, 18 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Sunday, August 18, 2019 Facebook Status Update You know you're getting old when the fingers of your left hand (or right hand) can't type properly because they are stiff. Gratitude List for 18 Kamál Today I am thankful ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |