Inspirational Life

“The First Day of the Last Month”

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December 1st always arrives with a certain kind of magic. It’s the first day of the last month – the final chapter of a story we’ve been writing all year long. 

And maybe this year wasn’t perfect.

 Maybe it held moments that broke your heart and moments that helped you heal.

Maybe there were lessons you didn’t ask for, blessings you didn’t expect, and changes you never saw coming.

But here’s the beautiful thing:

You made it here…

To this morning.

To this moment.

To this quiet breath at the end of a long year.

December is a gentle reminder that there’s still time.

Time to make peace with what happened.

Time to embrace what didn’t.

Time to forgive, to release, to soften and to open your heart to whatever is waiting just around the corner.

The page has not closed yet.

You still have 31 days to write something new, to surprise yourself, to choose joy and to rediscover hope.

So today, on this first day of the last month, be proud of who you’ve becomes…and excited for who you’re still becoming.

The story isn’t over.

In fact, the best part might be just beginning.

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“Ten Days with My Mother”

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I don’t think that anyone is prepared for this day, the day that you lose a parent. I know that I wasn’t prepared. My mom hung on for 10 days and I sat with her each and every day, hoping and praying that she’d pass without pain. She never wanted this and my heart broke each and every time she’d say to me that she’d had enough. 

At 3:55 am on Sunday, March 9th, my mom decided that it was time to go and I have to say, I’m heartbroken. We all knew that this was going to happen, and we didn’t want her to suffer yet the pain was far more than we’d have ever imagined. 

Today was one of the worst days of my life and one that I know has changed my life. My mom, the woman whose approval I’d strived for my entire life, left this world telling me all the things that I’d wanted to hear all of my life. She took those 10 days to make sure that I knew how much I was loved and how proud she was of me.

I love you, Mom, and my world has been turned upside down. I miss you already and life as I’ve known it for all these years with you has changed. Today the pain is unbearable and my heart hurts in a way that it never has before. 

Today I grieve the loss of my mother, the woman who continually gave me a run for my money. Today I am grateful that I finally understand everything about her. Today I celebrate her for trying her best.

And Mom, your best was good enough.

I love you.

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“When Doves Fly”

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I’m always amazed when life offers you a “you don’t see that too often” moment! I had such a moment this morning. The windows are all open and I decided to finish my book while having my morning coffee. I heard a car stop right in front of my porch and three men hopped out with a crate. One of the neighbors was walking by and I heard them say to her: “Do you want to watch us release our homing pigeons? We’re really excited!” Of course, she said “yes” and I immediately put my book down and went out onto my front porch.

They gently opened the crate door and two beautiful white pigeons, also known as “release doves,” flew out. I watched them fly far away and within minutes turned back. It seems that one was completely trained and is teaching the other one to return home. They lived a few miles from here and were going back home to where they would return.

This was truly one of those “you don’t see that too often” moments in my life because I have never seen that before. 

It was such a beautiful sight to see, and I read that two doves flying together represent peace, harmony, companionship, support, hope and love. What a beautiful meaning!

Happy Sunday and I hope you have a “you don’t see that too often” moment in your life.

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“Election Day”

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Today is a day of sadness for some and happiness for others, yet we need to remember that no matter what, we’re all in this together. We don’t have to agree on everything but we have to respect our differences. The world would be a boring place if we all believed in the same things but the world isn’t boring. It’s exciting, it’s filled with promise and opportunity and made up of people that have a choice to make a positive impact in this world. 

We don’t have to agree on politics but we can agree to do our part in making this world a better place. 

I’ve seen so many people telling others that unless you agree with their beliefs and follow along with what they want then you’re not their friend and that you don’t love them. How can anyone say that?

I don’t agree with everything that my friends and family say and do but I would NEVER tell them that they had to agree with me or else I wouldn’t want them in my life. That, to me, is judgment and control. Why would you tell someone what they should feel and what they need to believe in? 

The bottom line is this: we all live in this world and it’s up to us to work together to make a difference in it. Politics are politics. They don’t control how we, as human beings, act towards one another. Politics don’t make us unkind or unloving toward one another and politics don’t make us hate one another.

We do that all on our own and WE ALL HAVE THE CHOICE to NOT let politics split us apart. 

I understand that today may be a difficult day for some but at least we have the day. We’re here. We’re alive and we can continue to move forward in this world in the best way humanly possible.

Please, be grateful that you woke up today.

Spread love and kindness, not hatred. 

And remember this: spreading love and kindness is 100% in your control, NO VOTE NECESSARY!

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“Here’s The Thing” with Anne Dennish

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I am incredibly excited to let you know that I have started my own podcast called “Here’s The Thing” with Anne Dennish.

“Here’s The Thing” is about this crazy little world we live in and how we are all trying to keep it together, get it together and do it together. I’m bound and determined to help people and make this world a better place in spite of the people trying to ruin it. On a side note, my life is an OPEN BOOK and “here’s the thing:” I’m not afraid to read from it!

You can find me on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and iHeart radio! Take a listen and follow along, and don’t be afraid to send me a message or comment on my podcast. I value your opinion!

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~
For more information, contact me at annedennish@gmail.com

“Why Are You So Mean?”

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I’m feeling a little sad this morning. It’s not a sadness that has to do with any one thing, but an overall sadness about the lack of kindness and empathy in the world.

I’m feeling sad for the people who are cruel and abusive to others. They must have the lowest of self-esteem and more insecurities than can be counted. They must be so jealous and envious of another that they have to try and ruin that person’s

 life. 

There must be a reason for such a person to exist.

Did someone teach them that a person deserves to be treated badly just because they’re mad at them or don’t like them?

Did someone teach them that it was fine to speak abusively to another human being and then move on happily with their day without remorse?

Did someone teach them that they are the most important person in the world and that no one else matters or has value?

Somewhere along the way, they were taught these behaviors or were allowed to behave that way. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t matter because no one has the right to be abusive or cruel to another, period!

Everyone has a choice to change and I have found that these types of people never do change because they truly believe that they don’t need to.

Today I’m sad for a brief moment, saying a prayer for them, wishing them love and light and letting them go. 

You can’t save people like that and you’ll never change them, no matter how kind you are, no matter how much you try and help them, and no matter how hard you try to communicate how their behavior affects you. They will always feel that they have the right to treat people how they want because they believe that they deserve it.

Walk away from the darkness of negative people and surround yourself with those standing in the light of positivity.

And now, I let go of that brief amount of sadness and move forward with my day trying to be the best person that I can, spreading a little kindness wherever the day takes me.

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“A Perfect Christmas”

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“A Perfect Christmas”

“Twas The Morning of Christmas”

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“Twas The Morning Of Christmas”

“One Year In Florida”

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Today marks one year that I’ve been in Florida and what a year it’s been. Eleven days after I moved here Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 hurricane, hit and I had to grab my parents and evacuate to the East Coast until it passed. Happily, I had minimal damage done to my little Florida house!

It’s been a year of trying to find my balance and my place here in Punta Gorda. My significant other stayed up North for six months before he moved here. I’ve tried to find part-time work and have ended up with some crazy jobs. It’s been quite an experience, to say the least. 

I did learn some interesting things about living in this area.

Florida has no cold water in the summer months, due to the extreme heat. The most you’ll get out of your faucet is warm water. 

Porches are called “lanai’s” which drives some of my friends crazy when I say that.

Most bars have a last call at 9:30 pm and close at 10. 

Onions are very strong here and if you cook them I can tell you that you will smell them in your house for over 24 hours!

I learned that lightning can, indeed, strike a car because we saw it happen while driving.

Some of the great things are that you can eat outside at almost every restaurant all throughout the year.

Though the summer is hot, the fall, winter and spring are beautiful. 

I love thunder and lightning and this is definitely the place to witness some beauty in the storms here.

The clouds are absolutely stunning at sunset.

I’ll never get used to alligators and snakes. I do love the sounds of the pack of coyotes that live at the end of my street, especially during a full moon when they howl for quite a long time.

Here’s to Year #2 in Florida. It’s taken me this last year to get used to it, but I’m working on it. I still miss the beach at the Jersey Shore but know that I’ll make it back there at some point.

Here’s to change, finding the positive in it and making the best of it.

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~

“Book Signing in Buttonwood”

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I had my first book signing for “The Mind of a Heart” last weekend here at Buttonwood Village in Punta Gorda, the community that I live in. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces come out to support me and to meet new ones. The morning was a great success!

Thank you to those of you who came out to support me and purchase a copy of my new novel. I can’t wait to hear the reviews! And a special thanks to my Dad who came out to support his daughter. 

Wishing you love and light,

~Anne Dennish~