If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.
If it doesn’t sound right, don’t listen.
If it makes you feel uneasy, trust your gut.
If it doens’t make you feel good, then walk away.
If it doesn’t bring out the best in you, then leave it behind.
Beautiful things happen when we distance ourselves from negative people and situations; trust your intuition to guide you towards the positive.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
I never gave much thought to this line, “beware of your surroundings” until I met Rob. His dad was a police officer and always taught him to be aware of his surroundings wherever he was. Needless to say, he’s aware no matter where we are.
Yet as a writer, I see that phrase as so much more.
I see it as a reminder to be aware of all that surrounds you in your life; the beauty of nature, the ocean, the skies and more importantly, be aware of the people that surround you.
Be aware of the love that surrounds you; of the roof over your head and the food on your table. Be aware of the feeling of the warmth of the sun on your face; of the feeling of walking barefoot on the sand or grass; of the feeling of closing your eyes at night counting your blessings.
Be aware of the friends that you surround yourself with; of the family you spend holidays with; of the sounds and memories of your children; and be aware of the love that someone gives you every day.
Be aware of your significant other; of the little things they do for you every day; of the support that they give to you; and of the love they have for you and how that love makes you feel.
“Be aware of your surroundings.”
And be aware every moment of every day…
You wouldn’t want to miss something wonderful.
Wishing you love and light,
~Annne Dennish~
I’ve learned many lessons throughout my journey in life, and one of the most important things I’ve learned is this: when I surround myself with the right people I can be “me.”
I can be my true self. I don’t need to hide who I am; I don’t have to act a certain way to be around someone; and I don’t need to be someone I’m not.
I don’t have to worry about them trying to change me because they accept me for who I am; I don’t have to worry about them stabbing me in the back because I trust them; and I don’t have to worry about not speaking my truth because they prefer my honesty over a lie.
I’ve spent years of my life being who everyone expected me to be and hiding who I truly was deep down inside. I was ashamed to be called a “dreamer.” I lived my life believing that “this was as good as it gets” and never thought I would have any better.
I’ve been criticized for being “too sensitive” and “emotional,” yet I’m an empath and that’s what makes me sensitive to the feelings of others and makes me feel emotions, both good and bad, deeper than most. It’s what allows me the freedom to write topics to help someone else. It’s what makes me love someone with all that I am.
Yet many years ago, after divorce and having had so many wonderful spiritual teachers, I changed…just like that.
I decided to live a life in which I was “free to be me,” and if you didn’t like that, you didn’t need to be inside my world or part of it.
I am proud to be called a “dreamer,” especially since I’ve met many dreamers along the way who have caught their dreams.
I no longer try to be perfect or fit the mold of how anyone wants me to be.
I am who I am.
There are those who like me for that, and those that don’t…and that’s okay.
I’m not perfect, but I’m perfect for me.
I have flaws but if you love me you’ll see them as flavorful.
The point is this: if you truly love someone you don’t try to change them. You allow them the freedom to be who they are, because truth be told, that’s the person you fell in love with in the first place.
I would never try and change anyone I love, but I will tell you that I’ve seen them change because of that unconditional love that I gave them.
And if they’ve given me unconditional love they’ll see that I changed as well, not because they wanted me to but because I wanted to.
When we give the people in our life unconditional love, respect, kindness and compassion, we allow them the freedom to be who they are without worry of our judgement or criticism. We allow them the peace in knowing that they are loved for “who” they are, not for “who” we want them to be me.
If you’re going to love someone, whether it’s a significant other, friends, children or family, please remember to love them for who they are and let them have their freedom to be who they are. Your love is what allows them to be all that they can and that is when you see the magic and miracle of true, unconditional love.
“Free to be me…”
It’s an incredibly good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
I thought this was worth sharing again…
There are times in my life when I feel like I’m on the outside looking in and I know in my heart that it’s okay to feel that way, because:
“Sometimes you need to step outside of your life in order to see what’s inside of it”.
Do you ever find yourself getting lost in the midst of your day to day routine? Getting lost among your loved ones, finding yourself wondering who you are anymore? Are you a mom, a wife, a “life partner?” And where are “you?” Where did you go?
It’s not a conscious decision to be on the outside. It just happens. One day you wake up and don’t feel like yourself; you feel like you’re “on the outside looking in.” At least for me that’s how it happens. And there’s no time frame for it; you feel that way for as long as it takes…
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Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle…stand in your truth and let it light you up on the inside and shine on the outside!
“Don’t be someone’s slogan because you are poetry.” ~Sandra Bullock~
It’s your choice to be poetry or settle for being a slogan…I choose “poetry!” I hope you do, too!
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
Sometimes the most beautiful pieces of life are right in our own backyard. Sometimes the love we crave the most is found within arm’s reach. And sometimes the dreams we pursue to become a reality already are, we just go searching further than we need to.
Love, life, dreams and beauty are within our arm’s reach, yet we always make things more complicated than they are.
Reach your arms out in front of you; feel the energy of the sunrise at your finger tips; take the hand of someone you love and feel the love you have for one another; slip your arms around another and find the feeling of safety in their embrace; and understand that your dream is within you and always within your arm’s reach.
Don’t go searching for the things you want in life because more often than not, they’re right in front of you, within your arm’s reach.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
Life changes in the blink of an eye and what we have one day can be gone tomorrow. So often we allow life to get so busy that we forget to see what’s right in front us: the people who love us.
We know in our hearts that we’re grateful for them, yet so often that gratitude is put on the back burner and the ones we love are left feeling “taken for granted.” We all need love in one form or another, whether it’s from your family or children, friends or a significant other.
“Love lifts us up when life tries to pull us down.”
Take a look at your life at this very moment and count your blessings. Be grateful for the people in it that love and support you and for the life you are gifted to live every day.
Don’t let the world and all the sadness and craziness in it cloud the beauty in your life. Live your life everyday in gratitude for the people in your life, for the job you love, for the career you are pursuing. Be grateful for another new day in your life; another day in which you can share your love and gratitude with others.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
I have a certain spot here at the Jersey Shore which I call my “happy place.” It’s everything I love about where I live: the water, the scent of the salty air, seagulls and sea grass. It’s the sights and sounds of stormy seas and the gentle sound of the waves lapping against the sand.
This place has the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It’s filled with peace and serenity. It’s where I go to just “be.” It’s where I go to think about my life and what I need to do next. It’s where I go when I want to be alone. It’s where I’m drawn to, whether the weather is warm or cold. It’s where I go for inspiration for my writing.
It’s the place that changes its’ appearance with each season, yet it always a constant source of serenity.
Today I’m grateful for my “happy place.”
Where is your “happy place?”
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
Photography by EVN FLO Photography and Anne Dennish @2017
This story is for all of you who follow my blogs and my posts, who comment on my writing and have supported me throughout my journey. Your words mean more to me than I can say but the one word to describe my feelings for all of you is this: “grateful.”
I’m grateful to have people I know and people I don’t know engage in my posts, leave comments of encouragement and support and who are willing to share their own life experiences and feelings with the world.
I’m grateful that you have given me the platform to try and change the world, try and make a difference in it, and to try to make another human being feel better.
I’m grateful that you take the time to read what I write. I’m grateful that you share your opinions of a particular story that meant something to you. I’m grateful that you’re part of my life journey…if only through my writing.
I’m grateful for all of you. It’s amazing to me that some of your comments come from those of you right in my own backyard and others that come to me from other countries.
I’m grateful for all of you, especially in the last few weeks. You’ve allowed me to truly see and believe more than ever that “it’s time to make a difference and we can make that difference together.”
And you’ve all made a difference in my life.
And sometimes it’s “the smallest of things that makes the biggest impact” on our life.
My heart is filled with gratitude for all of you…
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
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