Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong – The Hardback Edition
By AntonyBooks & Authors, ThinkingNo CommentsYesterday my first hardback edition of Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong arrived. Isn’t it pretty:
I’m currently giving away some copies of this book, see here for further details.
Write soon,
Antony
Sometimes I don’t write blog post ideas. On very rare occasions, I have written and published a post and later deleted it. So here’s a blog post about these posts, the Posts That Were Never Written.
- A post about a wonderful surprise an ex-boyfriend did for me. He sorted through some his old (but like new) clothes (some still had the tags on) and presented them to me in our shared bedroom. When he explained his reasons, I understood. But I still felt like my freedom of expression was being oppressed. All I wanted to do was share with the world how happy he had made me.
- Several posts about why relationships haven’t worked out and how I’ve found myself single again. One post in particular I wrote about one man’s lies, mind games and manipulations. I decided in each case that these now ex-partners didn’t deserve any more of my time or energy. So either deleted the post midway through or never wrote it.
- in 2018, I felt as though the fairness, justice and equality in Britain had gone. I still feel this way at times. Especially when I read about the ever increasing inequality levels in Britain. I abandoned this post because I couldn’t (and still can’t) find any positive way to write this post. I didn’t want to write a doom and gloom post. But this doesn’t mean that I don’t acknowledge these feelings and challenge people who have influence over change. I read something recently that stuck with me: Trans rights are Human Rights. This is true and reminded me that we all must fight for and demand equal rights and treatment for all.
- The Heart Breaking Story of Matthew Shepard. I fully intended to write this story but wanted to read his mother’s book The Meaning of Matthew. Unfortunately the book is expensive to buy and has remained so since I originally had the idea to write his story.
- Some Counselling Concepts – This was a blog post I was intending to write detailing some ideas and theories about counselling, when I was undertaking my level 2 Counselling qualification. Unfortunately, I took on a bit more than I could chew and had to drop the idea of this post. I may go back and write about this. My notes from the time mention Unconditional Positive Regard, Empathy, Active Listening, Developing Rapport, Goal Setting and Identifying the Root Cause of the Problem(s).
- A series of posts reviewing all of Victoria Wood’s works. After the premature death of Victoria Wood (see Today the World has Lost a Great Source of Laughter) I bought a DVD boxset containing most of her comedy works. I seriously considered writing a series of posts, each one detailing a different piece of her work. I was going to start with Pay & Margaret. But due to the passage of time, it just didn’t get done. I still might do it. But if I do, am I setting a bar for each time a person I admire dies?
- A post about Red Flags when dating or in a relationship with someone. I didn’t write this as I didn’t feel I have enough experience dating and in relationships to do the post justice.
- The Importance of Trust was a post I nearly wrote about what trust is, why it is important, how to gain it and how it is lost. I decided not to write it, as it felt like it was aimed at an ex-partner. I did however write about trust in my book The Alcohol Therapy Workbook.
- More Mental Health Wisdom was going to a series of blog posts that went into more depth about mental illness and mental health. Basically some of the content I couldn’t fit into my first book Mental Health Wisdom. I still might go back to mental illness and mental health in the future and write a further book called More Mental Health Wisdom. It will just depend on developments in the field over the next decade.
- I very briefly considered writing a blog post series about my favourite foods, including recipes and photos. I decided against it as isn’t it annoying when people fill their social media feed with photos of their meals? Especially if you’re hungry.
Blog soon,
Antony
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:
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
About
Antony Simpson - Author, Blogger, Nurse & Witch.
Author of five books:
Ways The Human Can Go Wrong
Are you a Doctor, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant or Other Healthcare Professional? Or a Student?
Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong covers every system of the body, what can go wrong when the body malfunctions or fails, symptoms (including why these happen) and cures/treatments available.
It includes knowledge around essential skills for Clinical Excellence such as Assessment, All Age Observational Norms, Models of Care, Communication/Handover Tips, the role of Specialities, Medication Tips, Dealing with Errors, Documentation Advice and a list of Useful Resources.
It is written in plain English, but highlights important medical terminology. It has been written at a level where someone from a non-medical background can pick it up and learn, but that it is still valuable to those with significant Clinical Experience.
My Royal Navy Friend
My dear friend Roy decided to follow in his family’s footsteps and enlist in the Royal Navy.
I wanted to maintain our friendship, to continue to support Roy, to make him laugh and to entertain him. So I came up with the idea of sending him a weekly email on random topics.
These emails were on a variety of topics, always being entertaining, sometimes being interesting, sometimes funny and occasionally being serious.
Topics included: Jokes, Puzzles, Inspirational Quotes, Future Technology to Be Excited About, How to Fight A Shark, How to Woo A Turtle, Some of the Most Amazing Jobs in the World, Facts About Castles, Do Aliens Exist?, The Kindest Humans, A List of Cakes, 13 Weird Body Facts, 20 Super Space Facts, Ancient Egyptian Curses, 10 Weird Olympic Games, The Great Emu War of 1932, Quiz: Flags of the World, Legendary Characters from the UK and others.
My Royal Navy Friend is a copy of these emails. In total, there are 52 emails. Dispersed throughout the book are also Royal Navy facts and stories.
The Alcohol Therapy Workbook
This workbook has been designed for anyone that is struggling with alcohol or has struggled with alcohol in the past.
It is written in a Motivational Interviewing style, one of the key therapies used to support people with alcohol issues. It has been designed using a trauma-informed approach and is strength–based.
What you will find in this book is more than just worksheets about alcohol. You’ll find all the tools someone needs to get into recovery from alcohol and stay there. It’s a therapy-based book, not an alcohol-based book.
SpellCast
SpellCast is a comprehensive compendium of spells, oils, charms and talismans. It is purely a book about magic, folk magic for the 21st century. The spells are ones that are tried and tested, with some that will stand the test of time.
In SpellCast you will read about the power of Instant Magic, of Banishment & Bindings, Blessings, Cleansing, Communication, Death, Employment, Finance & Money, Fertility, Friendship, Happiness & Joy, Health, Love & Relationships, Luck Magic, Protection, Transformative Magic and WishCraft.
This book will change your life. Your life will be abundant in all meanings of the word.
Mental Health Wisdom
This book contains everything that you need to know about mental health and mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom is divided into three sections.
Understanding is section one and is all about the facts of mental health.
In section two, Empathy Through Lived Experience, the author shares his personal experience of mental illness.
Life Hacks is section three. It’s all about self-care and quick and easy ways to improve your mental health, prevent mental illness or relapse of mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom
Mental Health Wisdom contains everything that you need to know about mental health and mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom is divided into three sections.
Understanding is section one and is all about the facts of mental health.
In section two, Empathy Through Lived Experience, the author shares his personal experience of mental illness.
Life Hacks is section three. It’s all about self-care and quick and easy ways to improve your mental health, prevent mental illness or relapse of mental illness.
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