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It’s Okay

By ThinkingNo Comments

This is my message to myself this week:

Sometimes things happen in life that trigger all sorts of thoughts and feelings. The thing to remember is that any thoughts or feelings are just information being provided to you by your brain and body. It doesn’t mean that some of these feelings won’t be uncomfortable, they will.

But what it does mean, is that if you let yourself experience the thought or feeling, instead of fighting it, it will pass. Providing that you don’t ruminate on them. Thoughts and feelings are ever changing and fleeting when you think about it.

So acknowledge your thoughts and feelings, experience them fully and then move on.

If you are currently experiencing these thoughts and feelings, remember the importance of self-care. I tend to mediate with crystals when thinking these thoughts or feeling these sort of feelings.

Write soon,

Antony

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Thirty-Nine

By Happiness & Joy, ThinkingNo Comments

Yesterday was my 39th birthday. I had a quiet meal with family.

I usually love celebrating my birthday, but this year I was bothered by intrusive thoughts.

Thoughts like:

  • What have you done with your thirty-nine years on this planet?
  • You are not required here.
  • You have no life purpose.

I spent the day combatting and challenging these thoughts. It was exhausting. I know these thoughts were triggered by my birthday.

So here’s hoping, my 40th birthday will be better.

Write soon,

Antony

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My Royal Navy Friend Becomes Funny Emails To My Friend in Rebrand

By Amazon, Books & Authors, Creativity, ThinkingNo Comments

My Royal Navy Friend has been rebranded to Funny Emails To My Friend:

This is because, despite the positive reviews, people aren’t attracted to The Royal Navy Friend title or cover. Here are some reviews for The Royal Navy Friend:

So my new title, Funny Emails To My Friend is available to buy from me here and on Amazon here.

Write soon,

Antony

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10 Books I’ve Read That Have Stayed With Me

By Books & Authors, ThinkingNo Comments

Here are 10 books I’ve read that have stayed with me:

10) Mum Can You Lend Me Twenty Quid? By Elizabeth Burton-Phillips

This is a book written by the mother of two twin drug addicts. Elizabeth Burton-Phillips takes us on an emotional journey, as she describes what drugs did to her family.

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9) The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett

Sabine looses her gay husband, but is about to find out hidden family secrets. This beautifully written novel is fantastic and the characters have stayed close to my heart.

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8) Born This Way by Paul Vitagliano

This book shares childhood stories and photos about growing up gay, mostly in the USA. What was great about this book, is how life affirming it is at making you feel less alone as a gay man.

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7) In His Secret Life by Mel Bossa

This is a wonderfully written gay love story set over decades, with if I remember correctly an eventual happy ending. It was so great to read of a gay couple where love triumphed.

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6) a million little pieces by James Frey

This book is another about drug and alcohol addiction and how Frey turned his life around. Well written.

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5) Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

This is an upbeat book about mental health and gives you plenty of reasons to stay alive. A brilliant, easy read by Matt Haig.

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4) Misery by Stephen King

Misery sticks in my mind because of how creepy it is.

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3) A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowden

This is the true and uplifting story of a street cat named Bob that helped his human (Bowen) recover from drug addiction. A truly heart warming and easy to read book.

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2) The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind by Barbara K. Lipska

Imagine, if you will, starting to lose your mind. This is the story of a Neuroscientist who felt like she was losing her mind due to a brain tumor. This story stayed with me and is wonderfully well written.

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1) Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

We all know the story of Anne Frank and her family. But reading her experiences in her own words really resonated with me.

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Write soon,

Antony

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