Writing in Snow

Fifteenth Day of Fast

Istiqlál (Independence), 15 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Friday, March 16, 2018

“To pardon shortcomings is an attribute of the Lord of forgiveness. Thank God, thou art a dawning-point of kindness and the recipient of pardon and forgiveness."

Bahá’í Writings1

Poem for the Fifteenth Day of Fast

An independent search for truth requires,
that we ask the hard questions
so that we can discover
the principles
that guide our souls
to discover
reality.

Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast

Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day Fast" , Glory "Second Day of Fast" , Will "Third Day of Fast" , Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of Fast" , Knowledge "Fifth Day of Fast" , Justice "Midweek Reflections on Justice" , Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List" , Light "Eighth Day of Fast" , Mercy "Ninth Day of Fast" , Words "Tenth Day of Fast" , Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of Fast" , Grace "Twelfth Day of Fast" , Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of Fast" , forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of Fast" , and Questions "Fifteenth Day of Fast" .
Virtues Used: compassion "Silent Compassion" , unity "Spheres of Influence" , detachment "Detachment" , and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and Generosity" .
Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness.
Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory.
Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.

"Blogging Circle of Friends "  DAY 1948: March 17, 2018. Prompt: "Science means constantly walking a tightrope between blind faith and curiosity; between expertise and creativity; between bias and openness; between experience and epiphany; between ambition and passion; and between arrogance and conviction - in short, between an old today and a new tomorrow." ~ Heinrich Rohrer Pick out a pair of opposites in this quote and write something about them in your blog entry.

Goals for the Week of March 11-17
Posted on "Weekly Goals" .

Write a total of 28 reviews during the week.
         28 - 7 = 21 - 4 = 17 - 6 = 11 - 5 = 6 - 8 = -2. Total reviews = 28 + 2= 30
"Invalid Item"  Week 32 "Leatherback Sea Turtles " 
Responses to "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" , "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" , or "Blogging Circle of Friends " .
          Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Post 2-3 days to offsite blog.
          Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Post to "Welcome to My Life"  about "Invalid Item"  topics.
ost "Invalid Item"  topic.
Work on Project World Essay: "Tornadoes Versus Mobile Homes" .
"I Write in 2018"  Week 11

Footnotes
1  Quoted in a flyer from the Baha'i Center in Las Vegas for a Devotional Service on Sunday, March 18, 2018.