The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (July 6)
Welcome to this week's Community Beacon! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.
🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟
Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge!
Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit!
(Thanks to @MeilleureAmie, here are our stars from last week!)
@YourCaringConfidant - 7 > 103 ⭐
@trueconfidant123 - 7 > 80 ⭐
@Amanda84 - 6 > 76 ⭐
@Magicpawsoffuture - 6 > 66 ⭐
@Ivy229 - 7 > 67 ⭐
@fossilfellow - 7 > 41 ⭐
@MeilleureAmie - 5 > 38 ⭐
@ACozyBunny - 1 > 35 ⭐
@Dinnaa - 7 > 31 ⭐
@HealingwithMinionn - 3 > 15 ⭐
@cheerfulKiwi1776 - 6 > 7 ⭐
@AsherTree - 7 > 7⭐
@MentalHealthMatters01 - 3 ⭐
@AffyAvo - 2 ⭐
@FaithfulSeasons44 - 1
⭐
@stormpieandpaws - 23 ⭐
@SparkyGizmo - 99 ⭐
@TheGeminiInMe - 43 ⭐
@AiluraTheCat - 83 ⭐
@LoveHashira - 65 ⭐
@CuriousSloth - 55 ⭐
@The24hrClimber - 8 ⭐
@sereneMango2512 - 7 ⭐
@CalmRosebud - 7 ⭐
@ClaraField ⭐
@PeacefulUnic0rn ⭐
💙 This Week’s Asks 💙
If you have a few minutes today, here are some simple ways you can lend a hand this week:
- Take part in any of the 7 Cups Birthday activities in this masterpost here!
- Share a message of care in honor of 7 Cups celebrating 13 years of global care
- Nominate yourself or others for a Paper Plate Award!
- Check the Newbie Hub for people introducing themselves, and drop into their posts to acknowledge them
- Greet someone in the Welcome thread (click the >> to go to the most recent page)
- Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats.
- Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here. Members, click here!
If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).
Don't forget to tag your friends so they can pitch in and earn stars! ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. ✨
Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness!
Remember to follow our new format when posting so we can include your total count!
Every time you show up in the thread, mention your star count for that respective week. For example, you could write "Day 1: ⭐" and then add the contribution below, and continue the same way for the following days, updating your star count each time (Day 1, Day 2 / 2 stars, 3 stars, 4, 5, 6, 7). That way, all we need to do is look at your most recent post for your star count for the week, and we can add it to the board easily.
@Heather225
Great intiative, will help the those who calculate the stars and reduce mistakes as well 😊
@Heather225
This is my first week participating so I didn't follow the format. I have made contributions Monday, Tuesday and today, Wednesday.
Day 3 ⭐⭐⭐
So far today I have replied to posts in the Newbie Hub, spent time in the disability support and anxiety support rooms, upvoted posts and 1 member chat.
Day 1 : 1 star
Replied to Pms , forums
Participated in icebreakers
Upvoted other’s replies
@Diinnaa
Good going Diinnaa 🧡🤗
@sereneMango2512
Thank you , you too 💐
@Heather225
This is such a wonderful activity! 🥰 Loving the ideas and contributions here! 💖
Day 1: Replied to forums, greeted newbies, participated in birthday celebration activities!
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
You are doing great 🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Omgggg 🌞! Soooo happy to see you participating here!!! Yayyyyy for the bright one! 💛🩷
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Oh my gosh, Sunniee! I'm so glad to see you here! 🌞💕
@Heather225
6 July
Nominated someone for paper plate awards
Spent time in LSR during low traffic
Beginning my LDP as well
@sereneMango2512
Day 1: 1 star ⭐
@sereneMango2512
good luck with the ldp
@Magicpawsoffuture
Thanks paws, it looks good, already noticing things about myself
@sereneMango2512
Proud of you 💜
@MentalHealthMatters01
Aww 🫂
@sereneMango2512 It's great seeing people take advantage of what 7 Cups offers! So proud of you and happy for you, 🥭. Good luck with LDP! 🧡
@YourCaringConfidant
Yeah I am really lucky that I stumbled across the program when I had some time to spare and see I am utilising it well, thanks for the warm wishes 🫂🧡
@Heather225
Day 1 - ⭐
Replied to some forums,
Participated in ice breakers ❤️
@fossilfellow 💕💐
@Heather225
I post every night about what I did so I will do it tonight. Thanks for mentioning me
Day 1: ⭐️
Monday 7/6:
Forums ✔️
@Heather225
Day 1: ⭐
- Icebreakers
- Welcomed newbies in the Newbie Hub
- Spent time in the Listener Support Room, provided resources and help
- Replied to pms
- Flagging content and profiles
- Spent time in Member Support Room
- Checked in Social Support Room
@trueconfidant123
💛
@Heather225
Day one ⭐
Supported people in the forums.
Participated in one line a day journal.
Spent time in loneliness huddle.
Spent time in sharing circle.
Worked on needs reply section.
Worked on flagging duplicate content.
Answered pms
Welcomed new members.
Welcomed listeners.
Provided resources.
Answered questions.
Participated in ice breakers 💛
@Heather225
Day 1: ⭐️
1. Made many posts
2. Answered many comments
3. Had many 1-1 chats
4. Answered to PMs
5. Chatted as a peer supporter
6. Spent time searching to flag things
7. Gave insight and helpful links
@cheerfulKiwi1776
Day 2:⭐️
1. Made many posts
2. Answered many questions
3. Had some 1-1 chats
4. Did peer support chats
5. Flagged many things as a safety patrol member
6. Gave insight and helpful links
7. Became a room supporter
8. Spent time in chatrooms
@cheerfulKiwi1776
Day 3:⭐️
1. Made a post
2. Answered many comments
3. Had some 1-1 chats
4. Did peer support chats
5. Flagged stuff
6. Gave insight and helpful links
7. Spent time in chatrooms
8. Yesterday I co hosted a mindfulness session
