The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community!
Hi everyone,
The heart of this community has always been the people in it. Sometimes it is easy to think that only users with official badges or leadership roles are the ones who keep things running. I want to change that today. The truth is that the most meaningful support here happens through simple acts of kindness and the gift of presence anyone can give.
To make sure everyone knows they are needed and valued, I am starting a new weekly tradition. Every week, I will share a few small ways you can help out. You do not need special training or hours of free time to make a big difference in someone else's day. We build this community together.
If you have a few minutes today, here are three simple ways you can lend a hand (all blue text is clickable):
- 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.
- Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics, the Listener Quick Guide, or a self-help guide
If you can do even one of these things, be it once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know which one(s) you picked.
💗 Every act counts 💗 If you did something not on this list, let us know, too!
This is a wonderful way for us to see the good we are doing together.
(To sweeten the deal, you will earn cheers and an exclusive badge for your participation!)
Thank you for your community spirit and for always looking out for each other.
And to help this community-wide effort gain momentum, please tag friends to pitch in!
@Heather225 It's always good having a reminder and an easy link to take me to the welcome thread. I just revisited it again because of you. I guess I have a tendency to be inconsistent because I don't always subscribe to threads so miss a lot of things. I'll try and greet more people. Thanks again for putting the reminder in our ear and our hearts to think of others. Those small ways really do add and cause a big impact. ♡
Tagging @Jesusredeemedme2425 @Amanda84 because I know they are always so loving and welcoming to all new faces. Kiara will probably be on board to tag her ❤️ team too. 😂🤣
@ShadowFaerie @unassumingEyes @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @sadcat13 @Amanda84 @goldenduckling @mytwistedsoul @Tinywhisper11 @LovemyMoonflowers @GreenLime3141 @7Bear7 @Phoenixthepoised @Torean @GentleHealingInitiative @cyanessence @YourCaringConfidant @CaringEzra @NobleSeeker @fossilfellow @BastionKnight @trueconfidant123 @safeplace288 @lovingCat6978 @reservedOwl321 @dapperNest2125 @Creamyyy @naturesbeauty1234 @bubbleSummer9800 @peachThinker662 @warmheartedHuman836 @Mansbestfriend @Paliloveyourself @Magicpawsoffuture @SelfCareMatters @TovaCares76 @sabeyesofblue3535 @Ailuraphilelove8tear9 @charmingApple8098 @luvArisu @BlueDarkAurora @curiousbookishness @sympatheticPlace3743 @musawva @KindleMissie @WellsFiction @Angelanj @SlappyMcGee @SunshineJazz @LexListens2025
How did you know I was about to do that??? Hehe
@jesusredeemedme2425
Kiara!
You are so welcome <3
@YourCaringConfidant
Yay, that's my intention behind this campaign to remind and guide the community to expand their support across all domains and into the lesser-known or less visible areas.
Thank you so much for your participation and for helping spread this <3
@Heather225 You've accomplished what you intended to do. ✔️ Gooooo H. ❤️
You’re welcome <3
Hello everybody 👋
I welcomed users in the welcome thread and tagged a new internship mentor.
Besides,i shared the anxiety guide with a member.
What an incredible feeling it is to try to ease somebody's pain and support him!
@AReineRose
what great acts of kindness! 🎉 and I agree - there is no feeling quite like knowing you've helped someone in pain. thank you!
@Heather225
Aww 😊 this is an amazing post, i really love idea ❤️ thank you Heather 😊.
I welcomed a newbies n spend some time's chat room's... happy to support ppls n to be a part of this awesome community 😁❤️
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@Ailuraphilelove8tear9
you have such a lovely bubbly personality. I am very thankful to have you in our community <3
@Heather225
Aww 😊, Thank youu... you just made my day 💓✨ prettiest thing i heard today 😍💗 I'm soo happy to be a part of this community 🤗. (/^-^(^ ^*)/
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@Heather225 I gave the Listener Quick Guide before this post a few days ago. Can I have cheers? 😁
@HealingwithMinionn
you can have some retroactive cheers and even more if you keep passing out that tasty listener candy <3 thank you so much!
@Heather225
Great post and great reminder that leadership comes from within! 😊 ❤️
No special badges or roles required to dig deep, help the cause and hit the ground running!
For me, it's simply a mindset and way of existing here on the platform.
If you'd like to toss a special badge my way or cheers, I think that's incredibly kind of you to do so. It would make me smile from the inside out. I love being appreciated from time to time just as I appreciate others, but it's not a requirement on my end. I spend time here and daily. I drop links for resources, spend time in the member rooms, a myriad of other things.., just depends on the day I guess.
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head in that true leadership is about how we show up for others every single day, not just the titles we hold. Your consistency in the member rooms and the way you’re always ready with resources is exactly what makes this community what it is.
Cheers and a badge are definitely guaranteed for participating here, and it's my hope that by seeing each other doing good deeds, we're all inspired to keep the chain going and feeding back into what will be a weekly thread in this campaign.
And in addition, I'll be sharing the names of those who consistently do this, and it goes without saying that you'll be there <3 Thanks, my friend, for all you give to our community ✨
@Heather225
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@Heather225
All three of them <3
What a wonderful post, thank you Heather, for all that you do for the community!
@DustOfSnow
No, thank you for stepping up and doing these kind gestures! The impact from all of us collectively is so so big, and I can't thank you enough for being proactive in your compassion <3
@Heather225
This is awesome! Every person is valued here, especially our new listeners and members, and it's important they're not left behind.
@Heather225
Today I spent time in the rooms
Passed along a variety of different resources
Picked up a member chat
(... responded to pm's, checked notifications, engaged in the forums)
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo I'm sure you hear this frequently but...
You do such a fine "job" here, Sparky! Tysm for everything you do for others! 🖤💜
@YourCaringConfidant
Many thanks my sweet friend! 😊 ❤️ You have no idea how very much that means to me!!!!!!
You just may very well hear the same things, that you said to me, all of the time. ✨ If not, we aren't doing what it is that we are supposed to do around here!
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do for each and everyone one of us! ❤️ I'm so incredibly grateful for you! You spread joy, where ever it is that you go here on the platform. Thank you for your service, your dedication and also your leadership! Thank you for sharing your gifts 🎁 with us all!
*high fives* 😊 and big big *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo Sttttoooppp! Why do y'all just enjoy putting me in my feelings? How do you flip my compliment to you back on me? Stop Sparky. 😂
Thank you for bringing me back here to see and acknowledge it. You just have added brightness and a smile to my day abd I'm grateful for you. It brings me joy to see that you see me and my efforts. Tysm from the bottom of my heart for this. Xoxo.
You already know by now or should know what an influence you have been in my listener journey and you'll always have something over all-- you were the first ps I ever needed when I needed and privided a safe spot. I'll always appreciate your kindness. As always, you're a joy and a pleasure to know. ❤️ Xoxo.
@YourCaringConfidant
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xoxoxooxxoxo
The forums are my favorite place to be here. That's where I like to contribute. 😀 I can be "serious" when I'm showing support and responding to posts, but I can also be "playful" and have fun. I like doing both and it helps me be balance. Pretty much, I'm a hopper. I just comment or post where I feel I have to offer something. That's all Desiree can do and it's enough for me. 😀