Amanda Oaks, Heart & Soul - Kindness is a Choice

Amanda Oaks, Heart & Soul – Kindness is a Choice

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“Kindness is a choice” ~Amanda Oaks

Amanda is a woman full of life, kindness, hope, humility and generosity. She came into my life through a tweet and we quickly became friends through sharing truth and connecting with each other’s work. I feel so blessed to share her story today, partly because she’s someone who’s usually orchestrating the sharing of others and partly because she has often stayed away from video and I’m honored to host her first video interview. Despite the fact she has one of the most beautiful communities anywhere online today and is a busy mother of two beautiful boys, she is always incredibly generous with her giving and her time. As you watch this today I want you to take a moment to appreciate the tremendous courage it took for her to shine her light on video and to do so in such a powerful way too. Any words I can share about how much I appreciate her friendship and her work would fall way short of reality. I know that what she shares is profound and can have a deep impact in your life today.

Some key insights from this interview:

Why kindness is a choice
The power of redefining what a “bad day” is
Why sharing your story liberates you and others
How holding space for others to be as they trully are, creates more love
What has been Amanda’s biggest difference in her ability to monetize her passion
The simple solution to get tons of inspiring people to want to collaborate with you
How to practically experience kindness and love more consistently
Why creativity manifests greater awareness

About Amanda Oaks – Artist, Poet, Founder of Kindovermatter.com

In Her Own Words: I am a self-taught artist, writer, designer & a big-big dreamer. I haven’t had any formal education on cultivating peace & love in others but I feel that my past experiences working in health care, as a hospice nurse, nursing assistant & an activities coordinator in a nursing home, guided me to go this direction with my creativity.

Being a 4th generation entrepreneur, there has always been creative goodness brimming with entrepreneurial spirit surrounding me. So, take that & mix it with my compassion for the human race & my love for making one smile & this is what you get: Kind Over Matter.

I love celebrating people. I love rooting for people to be their greatest selves & make their dreams happen. My hope is that I set an example showing that you can thrive by doing it with love & kindness… & have a helluva lot of FUN doing it. I’m a bit a goofball. I swear a lot. Music, laughing, kissing & dancing are 4 of my most favoritest things.

Connect with Amanda:

On her site: Kindovermatter.com

On facebook: facebook.com/kindovermatter

On Twitter: @kindovermatter

People & Posts Mentioned in this interview:

Jenn Gibson Life Coach, Dreamer, Kind Soul, Creator of Rootsofshe.com
Post: Why I do What I Do by Amanda Oaks.
Kind and kindred Series Example of inspiring souls collaborating.

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Sabrina at MyMiBoSo

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@AmandaOaks You have SUCH a sweet LOVING presence that simply radiates in this interview! I've been a fan of your blog for quite some time, and I'm so thrilled to see you and @yourgreatlifetv connecting in such an amazing heart-led way.

Things I loved:

*JUST ASK. Oh Amanda, yes. It takes such a big letting go of ego to really ask...thank you for the reminder.

*Standing in gratitude and choosing love - oh my goodness, I want this in BIG BOLD letters in front of my face every day!

*We're not along, and everything is WAY MORE than ok :).

*When you zoom out, it's just a big glob of LOVE - this makes my heart smile so big.

So much LOVE to you both!

Sabrina

yourgreatlifetv moderator

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@Sabrina at MyMiBoSo @AmandaOaks Wow Sabrina, You love some of my exact favorite parts too! I love that we are usually on the exact same wavelength! So much love to you! and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your insights and for sharing from your heart. (As always). Love you -Bern

AmandaOaks

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@Sabrina at MyMiBoSo Ah! Sabrina, thank yooooou! <3 @yourgreatlifetv is gorgeous, he makes it so easy to open up & share your heart, amazing gift he has. :)It really does take dropping your ego to just ask, so, so true.Thank you! Two phrases that came to me a couple years that I hold on to, they're mantras of mine & I sometimes use them to journal or kickstart a piece of writing:Stand in your integrity sustaining a vibration of loveStand in your strength, let it propel your vision "Stand in..." - simple phrase but so powerful. I've written pages of lines starting with those two words, sweet writing prompt!So much love to you & all of us really are blessed to be connected to such an incredible community of loving souls. Let it grow I say! Let. It. Grow.

Namaste. <3

yourgreatlifetv moderator

@AmandaOaks @Sabrina at MyMiBoSo Love this, so much Amanda.

Sabrina at MyMiBoSo

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@AmandaOaks Your comment is yet another gift from the universe sent at exactly the right time - as I'm prepping my blog post for tomorrow I was having a bit of "starter's block" (the writing isn't hard, it's the starting that always gets me ;) ). Your beautiful mantra and prompt has kickstarted it though as I "Stand In" my truth and let love shine! Thank you again and looking forward to growing this community together!

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forgivingworks

To see two of my favorite virtual friends engaged in such rich conversation was indeed cause to be envious. Both of you have meant a great deal to me on a daily basis and I thank you daily although you can't hear me. With love to you @AmandaOaks and Bern of @yourgreatlifetv ....with love indeed! Lettie

Clarisa Mompremier

I love your interviews Bernando. Honestly many times my fave part is your awesome SMILE!!

@AmandaOaks love your vibe and your artist heart. I'm also about the art, writing and FUN! great message and work!

@AmandaOaks Thank you sweet friend! I love your smile too. Appreciate your kindness and support. Mil abrazos -Bern

yourgreatlifetv

@movingfrminside I love you Michelle! ;)

movingfrminside

@yourgreatlifetv sweet! receiving your love, Bern! I love you mucho, smiling one!

@MyMiBoSo @kindovermatter Thank you for sharing this sweet Sabrina! <3 U

MyMiBoSo

@yourgreatlifetv @kindovermatter Of course! I always had a sense that Amanda was truly a lovely person but this interview AFFIRMED it!

@movingfrminside THANK YOU SO MUCH!! <3

@yourgreatlifetv you're so welcome, Bern!

stephdouglas

@yourgreatlifetv Thank you! Perfect way to round out a day with friends, sun, sand, my daughter and granddaughter http://t.co/ZvjBWazq

@stephdouglas Thank you Stephanie! blessings your way.

@SandiAmorim Thank you so much for sharing Sandi <3

Ande Lyons

Wonderful interview Bern... Amanda is a breath of fresh air on living life with kindness, compassion, love and laughter. I love her deep appreciation of every moment... the grace and ease of life... and the love of music to stay connected to Source... and how everything is PERSPECTIVE. Life is precious and sacred... ours and others... and yes, everything is WAAAAAAY more than OK!! FAVE quote: "Where you are is where you're supposed to be at that moment + realizing you are enough = the best place to be." It's all about generosity of spirit... share your love, share your smile, share your light! With deep love and appreciation for you, Ande

@Ande Lyons Thank you so much Ande, for sharing, for seeing me & for your sweet words. Sending a tremendous amount of love your way <3 xoxox

@Ande Lyons Thank you Ande, I agree with your truth about Amanda. I am filled with hope and light and joy from the radiance that she shared with me and all of us. Thank you so much for adding your beautiful voice to this special video :)

Love -Bern

Syndee_Stein

@yourgreatlifetv Thaaaaaaaanks for thinking of me :) I'll check it check it out!

mayicarles

@yourgreatlifetv AMOOOO a Amanda. Sabes que por ella es que di a ti? Le debo todo :)

@mayicarles Amiga, yo tambien ya que eres una amiga para toda la vida

@JaniceArtShip Thank you Janice Big hug to you and lovely to meet you -Bern

@KatZandvakili Thank you so much for sharing

KatZandvakili

@yourgreatlifetv Thank you. I always enjoy Amanda Oaks' posts. All good wishes ~

@EasyVegetarian @kindovermatter Thank you so much for sharing <3 <3 look fwd to connecting with you.

EasyVegetarian

So sweet and gorgeous. I love, love, love Amanda. @kindovermatter She embodies grace, beauty, kindness, heart, wisdom and soul...and so much more. Thank you for such a beautiful interview, Bernardo.

@EasyVegetarian Ohmy, thank you so much for your kind words, love & support. <3 @kindovermatter

@EasyVegetarian @kindovermatter Lily, Thank you for your sweet and kind words. Welcome to yourgreatlifetv and I too love love love Amanda :) Look forward to learning more about you and connecting with you. Sending you lots of Love -Bern

YellowHeartArt

@yourgreatlifetv awww I love Amanda! She was sweet enough to share my shop with everyone! Thanks for sharing bern :)

@ErinmGiles Thank you for sharing our friend @kindovermatter Erin. I LOVE YOU & Can't wait to share you!

ErinmGiles

@yourgreatlifetv @kindovermatter you are so welcome!

@lorigosselin Thank You Lori for your RT, I really appreciate it. Have an amazing day! -Bern

lifeforinstance

@yourgreatlifetv You too Bern!

@CrossBetsy Thank you so much for sharing this Betsy! Love you -Bern

CrossBetsy

I have no idea why, but I cried through just about the whole interview! She's so sweet. Thank you...off to ponder...

@CrossBetsy Sweet Betsy I completely understand what you're saying, I believe in my heart that there's a special sweetness, humility, kindness, that Amanda embodies and beyond the wisdom she shares, who she is shines out so beautifully. Enjoy your day and may the kindness in your heart shine out ever so strongly. Love You -Bern

@yourgreatlifetv @CrossBetsy Thank you both <3 Namaste.