kindLemonade's gratitude corner

Hosting pop-up discussions has given me so much joy and widened my perspective on many subjects. Our topic this time was "Finding Peace Within". The room was a full house, bursting with interesting shares. I could not have done this without the amazingly enthusiastic and supportive individuals mentioned here @LivinginDiscomfort123, @Star996, @practicalTriangle8541, @tealBear2472, @barncat, @Amelia2324 @hannahthedragon, @CommunityModElliot, @Happy900 .

Thank you for showing up and for being active participants. I wish that your Sunday is a blissful one.

@CommunityModJennie, this is for you 💖🙏🐨 Thanks for helping me open and close the Special events room many times, also u help create those shiny banners, even when I confused u a bit today, u still supported me so well. Your quick responds show how focus and serious you are as a Mod on duty. You have never failed to come to my aid when i reached out. I am so grateful to have you as our CommunityMod, I feel secured and safe as a newbie host because our Jennie the awesome Mod is around.

I was not expecting this but happened to stumble upon a Personality disorder support group hosted by @StarlitSky4762. Tofay topic was DBT and mindfulness practices. I havd had an opportunity to practice mindfulness with fellow participants. @StarlitSky4762 did a great job explaining the step-by-step guidance to mindfulness which makes it so easy to understand and get into action. Thanks for making the beginning of my day a positive and mindful one.

Today is a wonderful day. I have received my Room Supporter badge, thanks to @ASilentObserver. 🙏 I have got a twinnie profile picture made carefully by my truly @DigitalKnight. 💐 I was also been able to host my first healthy living session with @vivelespatates thanks for welcoming me. I'm thankful for you all 🌈🌈💖💖

AWWW JUST SAW THIS THREAD!!!! I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOU ALL ARE LIKE THIS GREAT BIG BALL OF POSITIVE ENERGY!!!! LOVE THE VIBE HERE!!! I'M REALLY GLAD I GOT TO MEET YOU ALL FROM THE MOMENT I JOINED... AND THANK YOU FOR BEING AMAZING AND WELCOMING ME INTO MY FIRST LISTENER SUPPORT CIRCLE.....ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T SHARE, I MIGHT ONCE I GAIN ENOUGH ENERGY AND COURAGE TO SHARE AS WELL..... HAHA YES I'M TYPING IN ALL CAPS...HYPER CZ I DRANK TOO MUCH COFFEE!!! *HANDS COFFEE FOR YOU ALL TOO*❤🥰

Finally, I've got a shiny green tick - Healthy Team badge and hosted my first Healthy Discussion , thanks to HL team leader @vivelespatates

Shoutout to @giggleZebra2708 who co-host with me for my first ever listener sharing Circle we were a terrific team, hope to be hosting with you soon .

Thank you @jovialButterfly6752 for taking me on as your mentee, I have already learnt so much with you around. you're so kind and hard-working, always full of energy, joy, and ready to help

I hosted a Healthy Living discussion on Internet Addiction yesterday. I really appreicate the active participants from these awesome individuals: @Star996, @reservedBirch901, @theriverissinging, @Exulansis00, @DigitalKnight, @Amelia2324, @AiMeraki , @Lifee @jovialButterfly6752, @thatswatshesaidd and @azuladragon34

Your presence and contribution were meaninful to me

I had a little burn-out today, gotta be honest >"< -- It was @MagicalSarah & DigitalKnight (oh, my dear , you showered me with lovely messages) who reminded me to take a break and take care of my own well-being first.

shout out to @Skyglider for letting me be your co-host a Listener Sharing Circle for today

Also, We had a great pop-up discussion on "Quotes Reflection" with my new Twinnie @Star966 (check out our new profile pictures )

Finally, thank you @jovialButterfly6752 for having been so patient with me

End of May - final week's appreciation post.

Hi everyone, thank you for taking your time reading this right now, this has been a special week for me at 7cups as most of my waking hours were actually spent here. There were as much joys, relaxation as there were intense & tough moments. I was reminded of my humanness which allowed me to feel confident and humble at the same time. I don't regret any of those moments. Here are some individuals who have inspired/supported/ showed me courage:

@richuyulin: I'm at awe by your experiences, drive, passion and honesty. You remind me that it's ok to be imperfect, at least we are trying, we make mistakes but we pick ourselves and keep moving forward. You had taught me a great deal on how to handle a group support chat room when it got a bit out of control. I feel at ease when you're around. Thank you for contributing so much of time and effort here.

@DigitalKnight: you...YOU... I feel wordless to express my thoughts actually. I would rather make a silly joke or such, coz it's that comfortable around you. We get along so well for quite a short amount of time , for chesus rice. Your ambition, thirst for knowledge and self-improvement made me hungry for more too. I'm glad because we can pull each other forward and still be sweet and all that candies under merlin's beard. Girl, i look forward for our growths together.

@Star996: this is for you. You have no idea how much your actions and kind words have meant for me. I truly am grateful for have met such an incredible person like you - cute, strong, cheerful and super kind. I don't even know how you can have so so much energy within you. This is quite magical to me but actually omg... you're a real living person ! I have so much to learn from you and your attitude. Thank you for being in my life.

@ouiCherie : dear Cherie, you must be very very busy but still, you are willing to take me on as a mentee, it's very generous of you. I really appreciate for the patience and clear guidances you have shown me. I love your step-by-step approach to problem solving and towards learning. I feel calm, collected and in control after talking to you. Thank you for being my mentor.

@Fristo : Hi Fristo, it was a last minute session, but we were quite a matching combo, ey? Thank you for being opened and let me co-host with you. I love the Listener Sharing Circle we had. You are a compassionate host, fun and kind. I feel like I did not have to do much at all because you could take care of everything all by yourself. I wish there were more sessions with you in the near future too.

@FairyPrinceSasha : HI Fairy, I have seen you a few times in Sharing Circle, I know that you have only recently joined SC but you have been a great host. Thank you for being kind, supportive during the sessions. It might seem small but when you send those guidelines out, or help a newbie in the SC, it really really take the stress off me, hence I could manage the room and overall atmostphere better, so kudos for doing that.

@thoughtfulTree3308 :I appreciate tremendously that you even made an alarm to attend my Healthy discussion's session. It was an overwhelmingly heartfell and sincere meeting. Thank you for being you, for being there with us without hiding your true feelings, it takes a whole lot of courage and bravery. I'm so proud of you and thanks again for sharing your journey with me.

@Fatboi06 : hi M (I will wait for your official new name before revealing it, why spoil the fun, ey? ) - you are a kind heart. I'm so glad for having met you. It takes a lot of inner strength to show our vulnerability when society has conditioned us to put on a mask. Me and you, we are different yet the same, both on a learning curve. I still have so much to learn from others and from you too. I hope our shared time has been of value to you and look forward to our continuous learning path from here on.

That's it for today.. my brain is dead now and I need to grab a cup of water to refresh and get some more work done. (Deadlines coming up) I can't mention enough so so so many more kind heart,helpful hand, sweet souls who came to my aid during this week. I am taking a moment to pray for you all's wellness today

First half of the week's appreciation check-in

@MilaTheListener : I appreciate a lot how you came to my aid with Sharing Circle, showering me with kind words and sincerity -> my new awesome room supporter twin!

@DigitalKnight & @brightSunset61 : I feel so so happy each time I host a LCI now the new scripts and sign-up sheet look on-point. So proud of you for working on its, I'm so thankful for your work!

@Starmedia P&G mentor : I truly appreciate your mentoring's style. You're patient, step-by-step and professional. I learn a lot from you in such a short amount of time.

@DonaldDraper: oh wow how much I love pop-up sessions. Thank you for all your work behind the scene, and i love love the ninja badge idea too, what a great way to motivate other hosts! I can't wait to have some more teas with you.

@giggleZebra2708 : hey there my awesome co-host. Thank you for covering me. I appreciate a lot to have a trusted peer to work with for LSC. I feel like I can rely on you and sit back

@YellowRose27: hi Rose, it's so awesome of you to step out of comfort zone and try out co-hosting SC for the first time. I'm grateful for your help in hosting. I look forward to more sessions with you.

@LuLuRings, @CompassionateDreamer8522: your Self-Care Salon was so awesome, it's such a fun idea, how did you come up with it? I felt so gret joining the event.

@AvaFoxy: I love to see how you host a SC, Foxy. Share with me some of the bubble tea's tips please . I actually learnt a lot from you for hosting.

@lueurspace : Thanks for hosting with me on such short notice. You really saved me back there. It felt nice to just sit back and support when you need.

@Skyglider: I can't express enough how helpful your suggestion was to me. Thanks for helping me during a touch chat, I feel more confidence in supporting 1-1 chat now.

@Happy900: our pop-up was fun today! It's so chilled and cozy, I enjoyed it a lot, thanks for co-hosting with me!

Second week of June - Appreciation note!

@ifyouknowtocountcountwithme : Thank you for showing kindness and supportive comments when I was having a hard time with a listener's issue. Our chat really helped me out. I was able to regain my calmness and figured out what to do next

@SparkyGizmo: You're always there as someone I feel I could rely on when it gets tough . I'm so so grateful for your presence and kind words. You're wise and thoughtful and an important figure in our community.

@Cristen: Thank you Cristen for being so generous and take on my call when I was in need. The short chat really really boosted me up and I could get back on my feet to get things done!

@alwaysindigo: hi there I'm so glad that I met you. Our casual chats in LSR turned into such a wonderful accountability . I feel special when you cheers on me for my badges and achievements, I also feel inspired by your progress too! It's so awesome to hear your hopes and goals in LSC and I'm rooting for you with whatever leadership roles you apply to, you would be a kind and amazing leader!

@brightSunset61 : I love hosting the session with you . I think we compliment each other nicely. I also respect how you take care of me and others for LCI. It really shows how responsible and serious and caring you are with your project agent role. I'm super proud to be working alongside you.

@giggleZebra2708: I'm looking forward to our regular Thursday sessions! It's so exciting and I feel safe, supportive when we host sessions together. I love your thoughtful and caring comments to others. Your relfection/validation skills is great and I could learn a lot from you.

@ouiCherie : thank you so much for being such a wonderful mentor. I'm truly grateful to have known you. I appreciate your patience, dare-to-try/dare-to-do spirit. You're courageous, unafraid to jump-in new scenerio and yet you're calm and mindful and always reflective of your actions. I have already learnt so much from you.

@richuyulin - hi Lin I just want to say that your compilation is such an amazing resource. You don't know how much helpful it has been for me. I feel very in-control when I know I can get useful links quickly and in an organised order. It might seems small to you but I consider the compilation to be a true gem ! I really look up to you as a Moderator/ 7cups leader and I 'm so excited to be your Mod Mentee

@ColorfuldogsofParadise: Paradise, you're a wonderful listener and Mod and peer supporter . Thanks for always jumping in to help when you can. it's a generous gesture!

@theriverissinging : hey hey you! I love our co-hosting sessions . You're more amazing than how much credits you give yourself. I like your patience, caring words and thoughtful validations. You bring a unique gift to the Sharing Circle and to 7cups' listener community's overall. It's awesome to have you here!

@Star966 : twinnie twinnie I can't wait for more pop-up/self-care lounge sessions with you. You're such an important ingredient of my time here in 7cups. I can't imagine this journey without you -- OK where is the pizza, we have all these cheese!!!! i'll always be here for you

@shiningRainbows65 : I love how active you are with LSC sessions in the past week, it's very inspiring to see and I'm glad you're still around 7cups, it's good to have you !

@azuladragon34 : Thank you for supporting me in my pop-up before. Your presence really helped lift up the room's spirit. I always love your contributions to discussion's questions as they are thoughtful, clear and supportive.

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou : Hi Sun! I loveeeee your energy and positivity! When would be our next session? I love how much fun yet kind and professional you are. I look up to you and your communication skills. I feel so grateful that I can co-host with you!

@ABubble: bubble, I've been seeing you a lot lately in LSR and LSC, you're always bubbly and supportive. I love how you help make the room environment kind and encouarging . It feels reassuring when I host a session and you're there too!

@Asher: Thank you for the GLDD - Academy's leader role. I' m really grateful to be notified and be working along side you soon!

@Jenna : Shout out to Jenna for the awesome peer support training time! You're helpful, professional and are quick to respond & support others. I'm grateful that I can work with you as a peer supporter as I'm sure I can rely on you when there're inquiries.

@lueurspace : hi there Lueur, I'm grateful for that time when you helped me out with Sharing Circle. You're an awesome co-host. I also was enlightened about many 7cups rules/ guidelines which I did not know existed - thanks to you. Keep staying awesome!

@Happy900 : hello, it's me again. You are always the first person to run into a pop-up I host. You spread happiness and positivity to everyone around you. It's so so brilant. I'm thankful to your lovely presence and thoughtfulness (like to time you call help to close the LSC). You often look out for others without the need to be recognized. I'm so inspired by you, Happy .

@DigitalKnight : hey you, my lovely Academy Mentor! I'm so so proud of you and your constant growth. Congrats to us on our same time receiving Peer Support badges! I have been learning a lot from you and I look forward to our future progress on this listener journey together, twinnie