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Out Of Site *but* Not Out Of Mind. ❤

by Sunisshiningandsoareyou

October 15th

...See more Hey hey lovely people coming across, I hope July is treating y'all well. 💛 (❤This is not a farewell thread❤) I was a bit hesitant to make this thread, mostly because I could consider a "why" behind "some" people not being on the same page about this. And hey, that's okay, we all think and work differently, have different experiences and lessons and how we apply those learnings in our future etc, makes sense for two people not agreeing over something, or having a different perspective on the same thing. Glass half full or half empty lol. Having said that, I'd go ahead with it anyway xD because I have my reasons in place and I for one, value them enough to give them a space. Hopefully we have some others who'd be on my page too, or least be willing to see it the way I do. I promise it won't hurt to try. 💛 When I was new to the forums (or 7 cups in general) I remember coming across these farewell/ on hiatus threads and it really spoke something haha, it was lowkey strange crying and feeling upset about someone leaving, someone that I don't even know or would ever know. Un-freaking-believable how things work for empaths sometimes. All the empaths in the house, I gotchu! :') Being in those threads, reading the different posts, what really stood-out for me was the "mass-tags", or simply, tags, a lot of them. Newbie me used to think if I would ever make a post in one of these threads meant for farewell, not too hard though, just passing thoughts that would I even be umm "important" enough that someone, anyone, an apparent stranger on the internet, would want to know if I'm around or not, or care about my where-abouts and how-abouts in general, and then I used to think if I'll find any people that would want to know or be tagged in these posts, if I do eventually make one someday. I've always been fascinated by these threads and have realised that tags in these posts hit different, it's a bittersweet feeling that someone cared enough about you to let you know or make you aware of their where-abouts, to use their 'apparent' last moments in this platform (for the timebeing) to let *you* know that you've made some impact on them and their journey so far, that they remembered you in those moments, or that they didn't want to go before that one last "glance" at you. I love-hate getting tagged in these posts. I love it because of the above said, it feels *unexplainable* kind of good to realise that someone would think of me right before they decide to leave (for whatever time frame that is), it's nice to know that I created some sort of impact that they knew in their heart and their mind that hey hey atleast Sun would want to know and would care enough to know about me. (Sun really does care and appreciates every single of these tags, yall) And well ofcourse, hate (it's a strong word and I typically avoid using it, but really haha I hate goodbyes of any kind xD), hate because oh my, now that you've tagged me, it's just another reminder that we've established some sort of bonding and it is really awful to imagine this place without you now. But *sigh* it be like that sometimes! :') Okay now all of that aside. And to quench your confusion about how the title links to the content lol. Let's move ahead xD I've been on this platform for over 2 years now, and I've met countless people here, all amazing in their own wonderful ways. Some I meet through forums, some via personal chats, some in group chats, by working together in a project and so on. Different people and different ways to meet them and see them around, I must say, I don't forget people quite easily, and definitely not the ones that have been kind, to me or in general. Now thing is, on a platform like this, there's a plethora of kind people haha, human brain can only memorize somewhat heh? xD Soooo the other day, I was randomly thinking about someone from here who's unfortunately not around the site anymore, and it clicked that, we should have a place to throw in these random reminders out there. A place to not just show gratitude towards someone who once was a more connected part of your life here, but to also sort of leave a "tribute". I get this might sound too mushy and philosophical (in a way) too lol, but I kept myself in this place (again, #PerksOfBeingAnEmpath 😛) and thought to myself, that if I were to take a break or step away from this wonderful place and people for a while, somewhere I'd want to be "not-forgotten" also, and then another thought to support, how gratifying it would feel to someday come back and see that there was atleast one person that thought of me even when I wasn't really around, or that, maybe just maybe for one person even, me being out of site, didn't have to mean, me being out of their mind altogether. Trust me when I say this xD it felt beautiful to just picture this haha. Now I'm only wondering how it must feel "actually" someday, when it does happen, because *sigh* as much we'd like to deny, we know there's a life off cups, that can go all things demanding and pull us away sometime, something I believe everyone here has experienced in their time being here (especially on a listener account) or should be willing to accept, because again, #reality is definitely a good mirror! What I do also know, is that, I'm not alone. I'm not the only one who randomly thinks of people here when they aren't active or around, for xyz reasons. Have seen so many people mentioning how a certain someone has made their life better and how they wish they could check on them or simply thank them for it. A simple message like "I'm thinking of you." works magic. Hoping that we all can use this space to give a shout-out to those that randomly cross your mind, be it while coming across a forum post by them, a series they mentioned they like, remembering someone with the name "orange" when you're nomming one (it has happened lol) or someone with "moon" in their name when you're gazing at night sky etc etc there's countless opportunities for these kind souls to cross our minds. I know you know it already. 💛 Who knows, some day they may or may not come across the tag and I can bet anything on this, it would make them feel happy and *remembered*. Orrr even if not, it'll be a good surprise to yourself how much you remember someone or about them still, despite the many days/ weeks/ months/ years being passed. Disclaimer: We do want to be mindful about the guidelines, so ofcourse no sharing any personal information or chat details, or anything that you'd know is not good for a "public" forum space, that affects your anonymity or chat confidentiality or someone else's. We'd use this space for giving a shout out, a message. Something as simple as "I'm thinking about @AwesomeHooman today, they supported me with _____ (brief topic if you're comfortable) or like they were my mentor/ they lead great discussions, they were a friendly face in rooms, they made a good forum post etc anything. Or an even simpler message-- @AmazingBeing I miss you. Sounds good, people? 😮💛 *sending lots of love and light to everyone* and *offering hugs to those that need them* ❤ We're all real, all humans with emotions here, it's okay to miss people, feel upset about or maybe even cry. None of us are alone in #BeingHuman. ❤ Positive, Caring, Appreciative shout-outs only. Any messages violating such are subject to be removed under forum guidelines. Refer Here [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Forum-Guidelines-3c989621981b4b6db6c722d76274b058] if there's any confusion. 💛

"Wish You Knew" Master List :)

by jesusredeemedme2425

September 23rd

Let’s Celebrate Your Special Moments Together! 💜

by Suryansh

August 19th

...See more Have a birthday, Cupversary, or another special occasion coming up? We are so happy to let you know that you can celebrate your special days with all of us here at 7 Cups. We value your presence, and we love having you around; so whether you want to celebrate yourself or surprise someone you care about, we’d love to share the moment with you. Want to celebrate in a room?You can host a small celebration in the Community Room (MCR/TCR) or Free Hugs Room!If you’d like a banner for your celebration: * Please check the Community Calendar [https://www.7cups.com/forum/communityCalendar.php] to make sure your planned event does not clash with any other scheduled event/discussion. * Please share with us here and reach out to Community Mod beforehand, so we can help set up banners and alerts for you and help more people join the fun. * Celebrations are open to the community, so everyone who joins is welcome to participate! * Banners can be up to 30 minutes long. The session host must be present for the entire event and make sure everyone is welcomed. NOTE: The current shift schedule for Community Moderators can be found <here> [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/CommunityModSchedule_318786/]. If a moderator is unavailable and you require urgent assistance, please fill out <this> [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mgwzVCA-TTDzahtCH7mXdmxE5jTakstcQDWoQ_nXk2CfdA/viewform] form. Want to celebrate someone else? You can definitely throw a party for someone else; it's a great way to show you care. Simply share with us here and follow the guidelines mentioned above. That way, we can help set everything up. Let us make the celebration special for them while giving everyone a chance to join the fun and enjoy themselves. Prefer the forums? You can also create a forum post <here> [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/CupversariesBirthdays_179/] to celebrate someone's birthday or cupversary and share the celebration with the wider Cups community. It's a great way to get everyone involved and make the person feel special. And if your special day is coming up and you would like to celebrate yourself, that's perfectly okay too! We encourage you to celebrate yourself, your journey, and the time you have spent in our community. Small or big, surprise or announced, let's celebrate you and your special day with you! 💜

Times are looking up 🌅

by polite2

October 22nd

Digital Scream Corner!

by trueconfidant123

October 15th

Body Graditude

by ButterflyLoveNotHarm

October 13th

Feel Free to Come here if You Feel down or hopeless

by inventiveNickel2095

by inventiveStrawberries9350

August 25th

Finding Daily Courage Through Blessings – A Simple Way That’s Helping Me Stay Hopeful

by imaginativeEyes3743

The Sanctuary of the Self: On Boundless Kindness, Awakenings, and the Art of Letting Go

by Tulipsmile

June 21st

...See more TW\\ TALKING ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND I FEEL LIKE SHARING IT AND HEARING YOUR STORY, THOUGHTS ✨🌷 Sometimes, I find myself retreating into my own shell,not out of coldness or resentment, but in search of a warm sanctuary to shield my soul from the frost of superficial connections and their demanding rituals. This turning inward has become my quiet, sacred vow to preserve my own inner peace. My isolation did not emerge from a vacuum, it was the difficult, necessary birth of my true self-awareness. It began the moment I woke up to the heavy reality of how my purest traits, my quiet nature, and my willingness to listen were being silently exploited. This was my true awakening: realizing that draining my emotional energy in the wrong places was never an act of true generosity, but a slow erasure of my own essence. I had to learn, through deep heartache, that giving without boundaries was merely a free invitation for others to overstep them and take more than they ever intended to give. From the depths of this exhaustion, a quiet ferocity was born within me. I discovered the unyielding power of a soft but firm "No" against anyone who tried to colonize my peace or disrupt my stillness. I finally learned to dismantle that excessive kindness which, for so long, acted as a noose I tied with my own hands just to keep others comfortable at the expense of my own sanity. Prioritizing my emotional safety over the comfort of those who never spared a thought for my feelings is not selfishness ,I now see it as pure self-preservation. Ultimately, this journey has brought me to a profound emotional clarity. I look around and realize that my silence is no longer a hiding place, but a fortress. By stepping back from the noise and protecting my boundaries, I haven't lost my capacity to care,I have simply refined it. I am no longer willing to scatter my pieces to fill the voids of others. Instead, I choose to rest quietly in this warm shelter I built for myself, completely content with my solitude, waiting only for those rare, kindred souls who can truly read my silence and respect the sacred space I have reclaimed✨ Tulipsmile🌷

💚Found something that is really helpful to someone's in need 🙃

by softOcean506

June 9th

To that someone you miss....

by wonderfulPeace7423

May 21st

❤️ Smiling Outside, Storm Inside — A Quiet Mental Battle ❤️

by AiluraTheCat

May 14th

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