The “new normal” of life from COVID-19 is certainly challenging. I keep thinking: “What day is it? What time is it? What’s happening to me?”
We have to find some humor in all the insanity going on around us. Take a listen…
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
I wrote a story in my latest book, “Each Breath Along The Journey” called “Moment’s In Life.” In it I write about the importance of turning off the world during crazy times so that you can find your strength to turn it back on. How true that is right now!
Take a listen.
“Sometimes you have to turn the world off to find the strength you need to turn it back on.”
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light
~Anne Dennish~
(You can find “Each Breath Along The Journey,” as well as my other two books, “Waking Up: Lessons Learned Through My Adventures With Life and Breast Cancer” and “My Collective Soul: Things I Know Without Knowing Why” on Amazon.com. All books are available on Kindle.)
I’ve been home and in my house for almost two weeks now, and I will say this, I’ve had a lot of time to think about so many things.
The main thing I was thinking about was all the things that I’ve taken for granted.
I always complained about how much I disliked going to the food store. I’ll never say it again because I miss being able to go.
I sometimes felt that it was easier to reach out to someone by phone or text than try and meet somewhere in person. I’ll never feel that way again because I miss hugs, handshakes and being out in public.
I thought that everyone took kindness and compassion for granted but I don’t think that anymore because I’ve seen a State, a Country and the World show amazing examples of those qualities.
So many things that we all took for granted that I am sure will NEVER be taken for granted again.
The world is a different place right now and we’re all living in a “new normal,” yet I think that is a good thing, especially if it’s taught us all how precious life is and how much of the “little things” we took for granted.
Maybe, just maybe, we will all come through this a little different and a lot better.
Maybe, just maybe, the entire world will, too.
It’s a good thing.
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
We’re already into the second week of “social distancing” and there are some people experiencing anxiety and stress from this virus. I find myself feeling anxious at times, especially since I’ve been quarantined for two weeks now, but I do have some tips that can help you to stay calm.
Right now we’re living in the “new normal” until this virus is under control and wiped out. Until then, do what you can to take care of yourself.
Take a listen to my video…I hope it helps.
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
Let’s do our part together to “flatten the curve.”
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
We’re on the second week of “social distancing.” How are you holding up?
Stay calm, stay safe and stay home. It’s time we do our part to save the world and the people in it!
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
I’m going to be checking in with you as often as I can. This is from my Facebook LIVE! Enjoy!
Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay home.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
As we all settle in for the next 15 days to help to stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s important that we stick together and are there for one another in whatever way that we can.
I will continue to share my posts with you and will be doing a LIVE video each day to check in with you.
I am also letting you know that beginning tomorrow, March 18th, I will be here and available for anyone who needs to talk to help them through this time. I will be available by phone at 732-800-1012 between the hours of 10 am until 4 pm EST. You can PM me if there is a specific time of day that you want me to set aside for you or just give a call when the spirit moves you! If you need an evening time let me know. I know I’M not going anywhere! LOL!
Tensions and anxiety can run high during times like that and it’s important that we remain as calm as we can. If you’re having one of those moments or just feel like “checking in” with me, give a call!
We’re all going to get through this and now, more than ever, we need to believe that “we’ll get by with a little help from our friends!”
Because we will.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
That’s what the cancer institute told me yesterday when they called to reschedule my six month check-up for this morning. They didn’t want anyone coming there unless it was for treatment. Yes, I’m six years clear of cancer but I also take a medication once a day which keeps it gone, and because chemo stays in your body for years and because of the medication I take, I’m high risk.
I asked them what I should do. They said to stay out of crowds and not to be anywhere with more than 15 people there.They said to wear a mask and to follow the protocol of hand washing and be careful to stay clear of crowds and sick people.
So, what does that mean to me? Am I scared?
No.
I’m not scared.
Everyone has a different opinion on this virus and I respect them all, but my feeling is that the governments across the world are simply trying to prevent the virus from spreading to more people than those who already have it.
I don’t think we’ll all be living a different lifestyle forever, just for now. The focus is on COVID-19 but the same protocol goes for any virus or flu. Maybe it’s blown out of proportion, maybe it’s not, but it is what it is. All the lock downs and shutdowns of public events are for a reason: to prevent the virus from spreading.
I’m not scared, but am concerned. I’ll be taking my precautions as the oncologist has told me and will look at this as positively as I can. It’s a time to be home with my family, a time to write and declutter my home, and a time to reflect on the many things we take for granted that can now be appreciated.
I know that “this too shall pass” and until it does I’m going to make the best of it.
And I hope you will, too.
Be well, stay healthy, and wash your hands every chance you get!
And let’s keep each other in our thoughts and prayers.
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
“And on the first day of the next year of my life…”
I’m practicing “safe social distancing” and helping to “flatten the curve.” Aside from the precautions that we’re all being told to take, I have my boys doing the same for me. They’re telling me what I should and shouldn’t be doing and as a mom it melts my heart to know how much they care about me.
They’re still looking out for me even on my birthday! My two youngest were here with my birthday cake and as you can see by the picture, they were sure to practice social distancing! Of course I laughed because I think laughter is the best medicine in any situation. It lightens the mood and takes your mind off of things.
And we sure laughed!
So here I am on the “first day of the next year of my life” laughing with my family, enjoying my “vegan” chocolate birthday cake, and finding peace and serenity by sitting in my backyard with the sun shining on my face.
Maybe this “social distancing” thing isn’t such a bad thing after all.
Stay well. Stay healthy. Stay calm.
And remember to laugh.
It’s a good thing.
Wishing you love and light,
~Anne Dennish~
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