Mindfulness Daily Check In March 7, 2018

Morning all you wonderful mindfulness community. First hugz to everyone Today I want to babble/share on something that hits home for many on here. C-H-A-N-G-E. Yes that word.

"OMG no no more change"

"I like things the way they are"

"They are a great leader don't move them or let them go!"

"I'm scared of this-nope I don't like it!"

Change is hard for many people to accept. However, it's worth keeping in mind that part of growing as a person requires you to accept that life is constantly changing. We might lose our jobs, lose loved ones, have to relocate unexpectedly, or have other life changing things happen to us, but these changes are just part of life. We might not like how society is changing or how our community is changing, but we need to be able to cope with these changes in a positive way. NO I am not dismissing how any one of you feels or thinks.

7cups is getting so big, meeting new people bringing on so many great ideas, leading new teams and discussions, forums are ever so growing like weeds too. New admin and some leaving too. New listeners wanting to support others, mods rising up and wanting to make rooms safe and so on...............But still change right?? Overwhelming feelings and thoughts, feeling no one really wants to listen and so on..........I can go on and on. But...........

"As a community how can we rebuild and accept changes?"

Let's together look at some ways we can work towards accepting change:

1. Dealing with Change Intellectually-

Whatever type of change is unsettling you, embrace that feeling. Theres no way youll get past it, if you ignore it and dont work through it. If you embrace your feelings, it will be a lot easier to grow and move on.

* Express your feelings to others, but do so in a polite way

* Take some self care time for you and focus on doing things for self

* Email the admin team with questions/concerns

2. Understand that change is an inevitable part of life-

Before the time comes for you to accept change, learn that it is necessary for old things to go and new things to come. The entire history of the world and the history of humanity can be defined by continual change, evolution and development. Change is part of life and existence, and change often brings new opportunities--sometimes good ones!

3. Try to put change in perspective- It is easy to get overwhelmed by change and let it take control of your emotions, but you can get into a more positive mindset if you take some time to put things into perspective for yourself. For example, you can use these techniques:

Reframe the situation. Ask yourself some questions about the change. For example, Why am I upset or worried about this change? What is it that I believe will happen as a result of this change? Are these thoughts and beliefs accurate and realistic? Going through these questions can help you to determine if the change is really worth worrying about.

List the things that you are grateful for in life. Among its many other benefits, practicing gratitude can help you to feel happier, focus on team things, listen better and overall you will feel the purpose of why you are here on 7cups. Every day, try to write down 5 things for which you are grateful. Add to the list every day. Look at even the small things 7cups has supported you with. How have you helped another and that gave you a special feeling?

4. Look at the bright side of the change- Even though change can have a negative effect on here, in most circumstances, there is always something positive to look at. Use this as an opportunity to turn a loss or negative change into an opportunity or a way to rediscover your zest for 7sips

What NOT to do when CHANGE occurs-

1. We all know gossip really truly hurts those you are talking about. It also wrecks that part of the community. Gossip weather it be true words or false words can get out of hand. Please don't do this. Talk with an ambassador or an admin you feel comfortable with on your concerns.

2. In forums yes share your thoughts and questions and concerns. But a debate or arguement or even sharing screenshots is inappropriate. Use the forums as getting the community to speak out on how they are feeling and also gaining some support. Support one another through these changes.

I offer this check in space to share whatever you need to on change here on 7cups. I just ask that it remain supportive and we support how each other is feeling and thinking. Remember mindfulness does teach on being in the here and now even through hard changes. Love to all of you today

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