An Act of Kindness: One Voice at a Time

An Act of Kindness: One Voice at a Time

An act of kindness has the same effect as a ray of sunshine. It can unlock our inner-happiness and, in the same time, make the person we are kind to happy.

Being kind is a verb for every little act of kindness can make someone feel better. Right now, being kind to one another can be a powerful weapon to fight our common pandemic enemy. As we are in the fight of our lives, we need each other more than ever.

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Mark Twain Quote - Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.– Mark Twain

COVID-19 has affected everyone of us in a way or another. Some of us are scared, anxious, and feel like we are hitting the ceiling. We can feel like we are losing control over our own life, our children, our family. Others have lost a significant other, a best friend, a mentor, or a family member to this vicious enemy. In this time of grief, anxiety, and chaos, we need to remember to continue living our life and not just surviving.

Our best tool to living and feeling happy during these difficult times is kindness. And there are so many different ways to be kind.

Different ways to exercise kindness

How about simply trying to put ourselves in someone’s else shoes! Maybe their circumstances are very different from our perception. Maybe they were already going through tough times post pandemic. This could explain why they always come so strong at us or why they might just seem out of control or even insolent. Being kind can just mean understanding that someone may be going through a really tough time, particularly under the current circumstances.

An act of kindness has a ripple effect and an everlasting impact.

An act of kindness can also be making time to reach out to people you know may feel lonely because of new social distancing measures. How about giving a call or zooming your old aunt who is living alone! And, who knows! She might surprise you with some interesting stories of her time that may end up brighten up your own day. While she will find a friend in a time of need you will feel happier by making her happy.

Indeed, an act of kindness has a ripple effect and an everlasting impact. An act of kindness can be as simple as smiling to a stranger who looks down. Being kind may simply mean complimenting a coworker on a job well-done. Kindness can also reach home when you make time for your children to let them know things will get better.

Creating a ripple with an act of kindness

If you have the time, how about helping in the fight against the virus. I am not even saying formally volunteering. Making sure the senior neighbour is healthy, volunteering to do their grocery, reaching out in any way you can will make a difference. Starting a blog, a forum, a group chat with your classmates to uplift one another’s spirit is also a good idea. It could be as well going out of your comfort zone to learn how to give back. As long as it can be done safely, do something to help out.

You can also comment on this blog by sharing with us how you are exercising kindness towards others during these times of need.

Come back everyday to VoiceOasis for a dose of comforting quote. Together, we can work towards winning this fight while supporting each other.

Feeling Genuinely Grateful One Voice at a Time

Feeling Genuinely Grateful One Voice at a Time

Today, our life may seem uncertain and out of control. Suddenly, here we are, living in a new society where we need to learn almost everything. For all of us, adults and children it’s back to kindergarten with a plague for teacher. However, this no time for despair. On the contrary, it’s the perfect occasion to roll up our sleeves and fight. This is the time to look inward and start working towards feeling genuinely grateful.

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Chesterton Quote - VoiceOasis Blog Post

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  ― G. K. Chesterton

We are living in very uncertain times as some of us are losing their jobs, their loved-ones, and their lives. It sometimes feels like everything is coming to an end. However, we should not forget that better days are ahead.

Yes, we have to adapt to a new and strange world. We have to learn life’s basic rules all over again. Whether it’s about how to safely dress before going out, proper hygiene, how to behave in the street or how far apart we should walk from one another, we have to rediscover how to live. And, we have to do so in order to protect and save lives, our own and others.

Steps to Work towards Feeling genuinely grateful

We cannot let this global plight destroy our way of life and eradicate our humanity. This is a time where every human being has a chance to be a superhero by fighting the right fight to help save the world. Let’s be grateful for this opportunity and do our part. In addition, gratitude is a fuel that can keep us running by boosting our happiness.

We should not wait until our life is hanging on a balance to realize how much we have to be grateful for. Living gratefulness everyday will boost our own happiness and make those who are always there for us happier. Let’s be grateful for our life, our family, our friends, and everything that make us happy. Let’s take the time to say thank you to those who help us everyday, those who always have our back, and all those whose work make our life easier, bearable, better, and happier.

While awaiting the day we can hug each other again, let’s just be grateful and happy for having each other, still.

Come back everyday to VoiceOasis for a dose of comforting quote. Together, we can help fuel our collective happiness.

Keeping Joy Alive: One Voice at a Time

Keeping Joy Alive: One Voice at a Time

The power of joy is something we tend to overlook in our world. In fact, we are usually so busy running about our day to day life that we sometimes forget about our own happiness. Currently, our world is slowing down. Why not using our free time to take care of ourselves! We need to focus on what really matters to us and reclaim the right to prioritize our well-being. And, there is no better remedy than joy to help us sustain our mental health. Therefore, let’s work towards keeping our joy alive.

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Comforting Quotes from Maya Angelou

We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” – Maya Angelou

Today’s comforting quote is brought to us by Maya Angelou. Through her wise words, we are reminded that every day, every minute, and every second of life is precious. Moreover, it is up to us to make the best of it. No matter what our circumstances may look like we should keep seeing the positive side of our day.

Just like the sun rises every morning, we know will make it together.

Working Together towards Keeping Joy Alive

In short, the COVID-19 situation calls for optimism, today more than ever. Above all, we need to keep our joy alive while comforting and uplifting each other. To cite Maya Angelou, “We need each other as we need the earth we share“.

Just like the sun rises every morning, we know will make it together. Meanwhile, let’s do our part and work towards rebuilding and consolidating our collective happiness.

Come back everyday to VoiceOasis for a daily dose of comforting quote. Together, we can keep joy alive.

12 Voices of Christmas

12 Voices of Christmas

Your voice is your number #1 weapon. It can lift somebody’s spirit and lighten your own soul. And Christmas is the time of the year when your voice matters the most. This is the perfect time to make an impact on the world, one person at a time, one voice at a time. Use your Voices of Christmas to uplift and inspire.

Your voice allows you to express yourself, to tell the world you matter. Your voice has healing powers. The kind words you utter with your voice can make people feel better, can even save somebody’s life. Your voice can bring joy to someone and brighten their day. Your voice can comfort and empower others to raise their voice for good.

This Christmas is the time to shut down all negative voices inside of us. These voices that remind us about hurt and pain, about failures and mistakes.

Use the power of your voice to remind yourself that you are deserving, that it’s okay to make mistakes, that you deserve forgiveness, you deserve to be loved, you deserve to be happy.

Use the power of your voice to bring joy and happiness to others this Holiday.

Quote about Christmas

To help you achive your Christmas goal, VoiceOasis is inviting you everyday until two days after Christmas to inspire yourself with words from a wise voice. Check out our website and social media channels for inspiring, comforting, and healing words. Get into the magic of the season!

To start off, some wise words from Helen Steiner Rice

Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.

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