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Preparing for Surgery

By Health, Life, PaganismNo Comments

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Theodore Roosevelt

I love this quote, so with this quote in mind: I have done a candle magic spell and set up a crystal grid:

The crystal grid (photo above) includes a Lapis Lazuli point, two red Tiger’s Eye crystals, two regular Tiger’s Eye Crystals and three Carnelian crystals. Centre is a blue candle for healing.

I need upcoming nasal surgery to be successful. I need to feel healthy again, in order to be happy and return to normality.

My very best wishes,

Antony

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Sunday 21 April 2024

Feeling Devastated. Plenty of Questions & Worries, But Not Many Answers

By Health, LifeNo Comments

I’ve had time to reflect on my recent health consultations (see The ENT Specialists) and I can honestly say that I’m feeling devastated.

I knew the hole in my septum had gotten bigger, but seeing the state of the inside of my nose on a monitor attached to a camera on a flexible cable really traumatised me. I have plenty of health-related worries right now including:

  • Do I have vasculitis and if so, what does this mean for me in the long term? Vasculitis is a very rare condition.
  • If its not vasculitis, then what is the cause of this extensive nasal destruction?
  • What will the biopsies show? Could it be Cancer?
  • They want to operate urgently in the next two weeks. What is going through the mind of my ENT Consultant?
  • What has caused a small hole in my septum to lead to complete septum destruction in around 4 months?
  • Will the pain ever be resolved? Or is this it now? Chronic long term pain.
  • Could other symptoms such as fatigue, a psoriasis-like rash on my elbows, difficulty standing for short periods, right hip/knee pain and difficulty sleeping through the night (insomnia) be related to my nasal passage problems?
  • How will they decide to fix the problem? Is it even fixable?
  • How will all this impact on the management of my type 1 diabetes?
  • What other autoimmune diseases does this increase my risk of getting?
  • Is this related to that time I got pneumonia?
  • How will any or all of the above affect my life expectancy?
  • What does all this mean for returning to work and life?
  • Will I ever feel normal again, or is this the new normal?
  • Why did nobody ever tell me to go and get my constant blocked nose checked out? Would it have made any difference?
  • Why didn’t I get any ENT experience as a Student Nurse or in A&E. This would have at least given me some clinical experience in the area?
  • Why did I decide that my constant blocked nose was because of developing an allergy to my two gorgeous cats?
  • Will I ever be able to smell normally again? At the moment, I can’t usually smell anything, unless I try and it is particularly strong. Sometimes, I smell what smells like rotting flesh.
  • Why is the waiting list so long to seen ENT? Ear, nose and throat systems are vital to health and wellbeing.
  • And more questions continue to fill my head on an hourly basis.

I have plenty of questions right now, but not a lot of answers. It’s the not knowing that causes the most anxiety.

Best Wishes,

Antony

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Thursday 18 April 2024

Childhood Pictures

By Friends & Family, Happiness & Joy, LifeNo Comments

Today, Mum & I have been going through pictures from my childhood and she has been telling me about my great grandparents on her side. It was my privilege and honour to do this. I’m going back tomorrow to finish off the job (there was a lot of photos), so consider this potentially part one of two. I had a wonderful, magical and joyful childhood. Thank you mum.

Here is the gallery:

Wolf our white German Shepard.
Sooty our black cat.
Me with my Postman Pat box.
My love of cats goes back a long way.
So does my love of ice cream.
And brews.
As a child I wanted to be a Ring Master.
Me as Superman.
Me at Bowling.
Me at My Holy First Communion.
Me as a Fire Man.
A Clown, me, never?
More Clowning around.
Thank you, thank you, the show is now over!
Sooty (2).
Me driving a tractor.
My Auntie Sue and me.
A Bad Bart Simpson and me.
Me & My Bro.
Fireman Me (2).
Beach Me.
All 3 Bros.
BB.
Do the Conga.
Beavers.
Wolf in a tent.
Me on a swing.
Me with Roary.
Me with Presents.
At mum’s Wedding (2nd marriage).
Me and Little Bro.

Blog soon,

Antony

Edited: 1st April 2024 – Added further childhood photos to the gallery.

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Sunday 31 March 2024

More Barks, Herbs & Roots

By Life, Nature, Paganism, ThinkingNo Comments

Following on from my post Incorporating Flowers, Herbs, Resins, Roots & Barks into My Witchcraft Thanks to The Lancashire Witch, I’ve added more barks, herbs and roots to my collection. Here they are with their magical/spiritual uses:

  • Cinnamon (Sticks) – Money/Wealth, Love/Lust & Strength.
  • Palo Santo (Grated Bark) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Palo Santo (Sticks) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Rice – Abundance, Wealth & Fertility.

Images of Palo Santo:

Palo Santo Sticks
Palo Santo (Grated)

Here is the complete list (so far) of Barks, Herbs, Resins and Roots, along with their magical uses:

  • Aniseed – Protection, Astral Travel, Psychic Abilities, Road Opener.
  • Bay Leaves – Money, Abundance, Success, Love & Healing. Wish Magic & Money.
  • Burdock Root – Strength, Cleansing & Protection.
  • Calendula – Happiness & Joy, Healing, Divination.
  • Carnation Flowers – Healing, Courage & Bravery. Love.
  • Chamomile – Road Opener, Promotes Good Sleep & Reduces Anxiety.
  • Chili – Magical Booster, Passion & Lust.
  • Cinnamon (Sticks) – Money/Wealth, Love/Lust & Strength.
  • Coconut – Healing, Protection & Fertility.
  • Eucalyptus – Clarity, Healing & Cleansing.
  • Fennel Seeds – Fertility, Healing & Love.
  • Ginger (Ground) – Magical Boost, Passion & Protection. Speeds Up Magic.
  • Jasmine – Reduces Anxiety, Aids Relaxation & Money Magic.
  • Mistletoe – Good Luck, Wealth & Fertility.
  • Oak Bark – Success, Stability & Strength.
  • Orange Slices (Dried) – Happiness, Friendship & Prosperity. Clarity & Focus.
  • Palo Santo (Grated Bark) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Palo Santo (Sticks) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Rice – Abundance, Wealth & Fertility.
  • Rose – Love (Romantic or Self-Love), Healing & Beauty.
  • Rosemary – Wisdom, Love & Aids Sleep.
  • Sage – Home Blessing, Longevity & Wisdom.
  • Sandalwood -Dispels Negative Energy, Wishes & Peace.
  • Star Anise – Protection, Good Luck & Psychic Abilities.
  • Thyme – Healing, Good Sleep & Bravery.
  • Valerian – Improving Relationships, Protection & Peace. Return to Sender Magic.
  • Yarrow – Cleansing, Love & Healing.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Sunday 24 March 2024
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