Mindfulness Daily Check-In April 19
Hello Awesome People of the 7Cups Community! Welcome to the Mindfulness Community!! 
I, Obs- Baby Ele, appreciate you all for all support and sharings do here with each other. You know it. Right??
You know!! When I joined 7Cups, I had no idea about the roles 7Cups have and all. I just joined as a Volunteer Listener. I had never thought about becoming let's name it Forum Supporter, Verified Listener, Adult-Teen Listener, Forum Mentor, Chatroom Mentor and other roles. I just came here with a thought that I'll try to listen some and support some.
Gradually, I started exploring the community. I'm grateful to all the incredible mentors and peers who guided me and answered all my queries. The picture gradually started becoming clearer and I realized that 7Cups is bigger than what I thought initially. You all made a contribution in making me who I am today here.
Here everyone has a thought to share. A view which everyone holds about someone or something. We all do. Isn't it? So, there were thoughts about me as well. Some appreciated and some criticized. Generally, we find appreciation as good and criticism as bad. Whenever there is criticism, we are all on guards to defend ourselves.
You know, it's all about perspectives. How you think and take words of someone. If you see a criticism as negative, you find it negative. While if you consider it as an opportunity for improvement, then you see it in positive light. Views and angles of it matter. So, I know I am not perfect. I always have space for improvement. So, I always thought to stay open towards criticism and see if I can really getting a chance to improve my knowledge and learning about something. You see, I am still a baby ele. 
Lot of stuffs need to learn and many skills need to cultivate. At least, I can give a fair try. Right?
So, I'm grateful to you, you or you and entire community for taking time to support and teach me. I am grateful that you shared your views with me. I am grateful that you all are so awesome with me. And I am grateful to be part of this community.
It makes me recognize that in a room with full of people, everyone has own views and it is our call that practice mindfulness and be mindful of everyone's views. Everyone has something to teach you, share with you, improve you.
How do you stay mindful of everyone's views? Please come and join to discuss with me & our community.
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I am thankful for everyone at 7 Cups for helping me keeping my anxiety under control. Also mindfulness, exercise and healthy eating has helped.
@ASilentObserver
Thank-you for writing such an insightful check-in. I agree with you it is quite amazing the layers there are at 7Cups. How some people see it as one thing and some people see it as another. And both are right from where they are looking ,I am an explorer, I press buttons, hit tabs and read and read, I am a sponge in the way I soak up information and add it to my own knowledge and experience and I still feel thre are layers here I have not yet seen or found!
Have a great day everyone!
Sometimes when Im lost in the darkness of my own mind I go on the group chats and listen to other people. It helps me forget myself and I like that I can be there for them.
@ASilentObserver
HI Silent thanks you this check in I mostly am ok with being mindful of others. But......well even a big elephant has some work to do
Just checking in. I haven't really taken on much of a role here beyond my path. Maybe I should?
How do you stay mindful of everyone's views?
The way I stay mindful is that I do have some dr's like yesterday that said I have test that prove that there is something wrong with you and no this issue is not in your head and what does your PCP MD think this is saying that to you and not helping you? Can she not read a catscan can the ER not read a catscan? This should have been dealt with a long time ago before today's appt from all of the other dr's that should have read this scan.
@DanaMH that sounds very frustrating Dana but Im so glad theres a doctor on your side now
@Longing4peace
Yes, now if they only can help me breathe without pain that would be nice since it has been going on way to long he said.
@DanaMH hopefully not too long. You must be exhausted
@ASilentObserver
:::: Huggles Baby Ele ::::
Good post!!
You never know what the other person HAS GONE through or what the other person IS GOING through. It's easy to only go by the surface - and treat them according to the interpretation. That's where the "First Impressions are the most important" actually shoots you and the other person in the foot -- imo -- because you let your mind mold around that inital engagement. I'd rather watch people over a course of time to discern their character and quirks -- which is really good when dealing with certain types of people who don't show their true colors straight off. (Insert your list here - I have my own I could rattle off)
Just as each of us have lived, learned, experienced, repeated, survived, dished out, stumbled through, excelled at, taught, studied and so on (and on and on like the Song that Never Ends) - we have special things to share, moments to teach from, and continued chances to grow and learn. The old addem : You can learn from the mistakes of others ... it's true, if you are mindful of the experience and take it to heart.
@ASilentObserver Hi Obs! :) How are you? <3 This is such an amazing post, and you make such great points! I also really love the picture, because it fits so perfectly with your post! :) I am grateful for you and this amazing community as well! <3 I try to stay mindful of everyone's views by being as open-minded as possible, listening to the reasons and beliefs behind their views, being accepting, tolerant, supportive, considerate, and aware that I do not say anything in any way that might be offensive or hurtful. I take the time to really think of what to say or how to respond before saying anything and/or responding. It is not easy to be mindful of everyone's views, but it is worth the effort in order to make the small world around you be a little more positive and happy as well as provide an example to others. :) Also, thank you for the cookies! :D
@ASilentObserver nice post. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts.
I try to refrain from holding opinions about others based on their beliefs. I guess it involves seeing the basic goodness in all human beings. It is not easy but I have to be like a negotiator or an arbitrator that does not take sides.
