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Mindfulness Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 July 14th
...See more Welcome to the Mindfulness Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist?  ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of July 14, 2026 @4551SP @Admirablerainbow2825 @adrjust1 @adventurousBranch3786 @adventurousCat7477 @Agent22 @alexandralee @AllAboutThePeace11 @Always25 @amiablePeace77 @asherb281 @avistaco @Beechie @Blueberryrabbit @cal1860 @CaringSoftly @CatHanderOutNoah @Chiara117 @communicativeJet616 @dapperBeach8823 @daydreammemories @EchoOrAsh @ElenaDeMonaco @eternalMusic21 @FaithMonk9473 @Falcon05 @FloraBelle @ForestZen @fossilfellow @frankPark1546 @freeman @GentleHealingInitiative @Goldenfox2009 @greenScarf6235 @iloveyouxx @imprettysleepy @indigoBeechwood597 @infiniteforever12 @InsightfulPhoenix @Invisibility101 @Izila @JarofSeeds627 @jaywalkk @Kait @Kickan75 @kindRiver6 @kivesh @listeningcalico1055 @Littlejoy11 @livinggadget @MindfulJourney22 @Mishka1599 @mytwistedsoul @nessdamess @NotAllHere713 @onwardforevenmore @pamharley003 @PeacefulBeach3454 @peacefulDovex @pinkCherry1313 @PopPunkPrincess17 @Proof222 @Rainboho @rebeccastgo @Rose483 @RunningMachine @shinebright300 @sincereGrapefruit83 @Sirpi @SkillfullMeans @sky2Ocean20 @Snowy00 @sociableKiwi3027 @SparklesFly @sunshineBeauty5741 @Swordpsalm @tallZebra8032 @TealPhotog @The24hrClimber @thoughtfulSail5983@Tinywhisper11 @trueconfidant123 @toughApricot223 @understandingTree5725 @virtualSolace44 @VKlistening @warmMemory6263 @weirdofr @yellowIdea7518 @yellowPineapple3652 @YesWayJose @yzzil @Zeraphim @zombeach
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World Mental Health Day: Embracing Mindfulness
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 May 26th, 2025
...See more Hello, community,  I hope you are all taking it easy this week. As we all know World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th. It is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and challenges and promoting well-being. When it comes to promoting well-being, mindfulness is one of the powerful practices to attain it. Today I want us to explore this topic and how it can significantly enhance our mental health.  So what is mindfulness?  It is the practice of being fully present in the moment, without any judgment. It includes paying attention to our thoughts, feelings, and sensations without getting caught up in them. In today's busy world, mindfulness is the key to taking care of our well-being. Some of the benefits of practicing mindfulness are:  * It helps to reduce stress by calming the mind and body. It helps to lower cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress. * When we are focused on the present moment, mindfulness can help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. * It helps individuals better understand and manage their emotions, leading to greater emotional resilience. * Regular practice of mindfulness can improve sleep quality by reducing racing thoughts and promoting relaxation. * Also helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts and behaviors, leading to greater self-understanding. By practicing mindfulness in our daily lives, we can improve our mental health and overall well-being. So let's commit to making mindfulness a priority in our daily lives and foster a culture of taking care of ourselves and being compassionate to ourselves and each other. How do you practice mindfulness in daily life? Share your thoughts and tips in the comments below.
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Gratitude Circle Activity
by MindfulJourney22
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 April 21st, 2025
...See more Greetings everyone! We invite you to take part in the Gratitude Circle, a mindful activity designed to foster appreciation and strengthen connections within our community. This is a simple yet meaningful way to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact others have made in our lives. By sharing gratitude and appreciation, we create a supportive and uplifting environment for all. We encourage everyone to participate and spread kindness by taking a moment to express what you’re thankful for. Let’s come together and make this space one of positivity and connection! 1. Take a few moments to quiet your mind and reflect on the people in this community who have made a positive impact on you. It could be through their kind words, helpful Suggestions, or thoughtful actions. 2.  In this thread, post a short message of gratitude. Tag the person you're appreciating and explain what you’re thankful for. It could be something they’ve done recently or something they've always done that made a difference. 3. When you share your appreciation, make sure to tag a different person each time you post. This ensures that everyone has the chance to feel valued. 4.  After posting, take a moment to breathe deeply and send positive thoughts or intentions to the person you just thanked. ------------------------- Current taglist as of November 17,  2024 To add or remove yourself from the taglist please click  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/Announcements_2413/MindfulnessAutomatedTaglist_320002/?post=3438021]here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/Announcements_2413/MindfulnessAutomatedTaglist_320002/?post=3438021] @4551SP @adventurousBranch3786 @Admirablerainbow2825 @adventurousCat7477 @Agent22 @alexandralee @AllAboutThePeace11 @amiablePeace77@asherb281 @avistaco @cal1860 @CaringSub @CatHanderOutNoah @Clio9876 @communicativeJet616 @dapperBeach8823 @daydreammemories @DragonspanAnge @EchoOrAsh @etherealize @Falcon05 @fearlessMaple308 @FloraBelle @ForestZen @frankPark1546 @GentleHealingInitiative @Goldenfox2009 @greenScarf6235 @hardworkingBeechwood6063 @healingsoul4892 @iloveyouxx @imprettysleepy @indigoBeechwood597 @infiniteforever12 @InsightfulPhoenix @Invisibility101 @JarofSeeds627 @jaywalkk @Kickan75 @kindRiver6 @kivesh @Linux2022 @Littlejoy11 @livinggadget @MindfulJourney22 @mytwistedsoul @nessapressure05 @NurseJose @NotAllHere713 @onwardforevenmore @pamharley003 @PeacefulBeach3454 @peacefulDovex @PopPunkPrincess17 @Rainboho @rebeccastgo @sincereGrapefruit83  @sky2Ocean20 @Snowy00 @spongbobishappy @sunshineBeauty5741 @Swordpsalm @tallZebra8032 @Tinywhisper11 @toughApricot223 @warmMemory6263 @willingBranch634 @VKlistening @yellowPineapple3652 @yzzil @Zeraphim  
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Words on Loving Kindness
by Joe7cups
Last post
 Monday
...See more I read the following teaching by The Buddha and thought to myself, what the world would be like if we were all “skilled in goodness”. So I wanted to post this so at least we have some instructions from an enlightened human being. I am not a Buddhist but the more I read about Buddhism, the more I want to know. I’m sending you this with unconditional love.   The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness translated from the Pali by The Amaravati Sangha This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech, Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied, Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful, Not proud or demanding in nature. Let them not do the slightest thing That the wise would later reprove. Wishing: In gladness and in safety, May all beings be at ease. Whatever living beings there may be; Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none, The great or the mighty, medium, short or small, The seen and the unseen, Those living near and far away, Those born and to-be-born — May all beings be at ease! Let none deceive another, Or despise any being in any state. Let none through anger or ill-will Wish harm upon another. Even as a mother protects with her life Her child, her only child, So with a boundless heart Should one cherish all living beings; Radiating kindness over the entire world: Spreading upwards to the skies, And downwards to the depths; Outwards and unbounded, Freed from hatred and ill-will. Whether standing or walking, seated or lying down Free from drowsiness, One should sustain this recollection. This is said to be the sublime abiding. By not holding to fixed views, The pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision, Being freed from all sense desires, Is not born again into this world.
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My type of mindfulness
by N0rlin22
Last post
 July 4th
...See more In my religion of Islam we believe this life is only a test. If you guys are going through hardships, sicknesses, morally and physical tiredness please never forget that it shall all pass. “God does not give more then what a soul can bare”.  Whenever I’m going through something I make an intention for God to forgive my sins first for my previous, present, and future sins. I then ask for help and guidance 🤲🏻 And keep my trust in him. If you trust God and you rely on God, he is with you at all times. Perhaps maybe he will give you something BETTER then what you’ve asked, or maybe he will give it to you in the right time, and maybe he will give it to you when you’ve asked him for it. God knows what’s best for us, he says “Be!” And it shall be. 🤍
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First impressions
by Bhrigs
Last post
 June 26th
...See more The older I get, the more I realise that people’s actions usually make sense once you know enough of their story. We rarely react to just the moment we’re in, we react to everything that came before it. Sometimes one experience can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world for years without us even noticing. Has there ever been a time when learning someone’s story completely changed the way you saw them?
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Connect
by BurningSpiritual1only
Last post
 April 3rd
...See more I m new here .. I m looking for people who are genuinely trying to look within , because I feel we all are coming from same place.. But somehow we are lost in between the path.. 
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LostChild
by BurningSpiritual1only
Last post
 April 3rd
...See more Feel like a lost child thrown in ocean of world... The child is scared.. Doesn't know how to swim in this ocean.. If we swim as per conditioned, we never enjoy.. If we go against the tide.. We are fighting with the vast ocean.. The child is lost ! 
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Not Particularly Mindful.
by RunningMachine
Last post
 January 18th
...See more Since joining 7 Cups I've noticed that I've not been as mindful as usual. Take today as an example, returned from my daily sabbatical in the gym and had lunch then checked into 7 Cups, responded to notifications, completed the first step in the Way of the River series as intended then completed my daily journal and steps. This has lead to me impulsively starting the 'Acceptance and Commitment' series and today's step has lead to Googling 'Ikigai', where has the time gone ?
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Be silent. Be focused. Become
by thehealingroomwithlulu
Last post
 January 10th
...See more Not every season will be loud. Sometimes, growth happens in quiet spaces when no one is watching, when nothing seems exciting, when all you have is discipline and faith. Don’t rush to be seen. Learn to move in silence. The ones who go far are those who master the art of patience, privacy, and peace.
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Sometimes, pause and ask yourself: Is it worth it?
by thehealingroomwithlulu
Last post
 January 10th
...See more Not every battle deserves your energy. Not every opportunity deserves your “yes.” Growth comes when you learn to choose wisely — to protect your peace, honor your values, and invest in what truly matters.
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What you do not seek, finds you
by trueconfidant123
Last post
 January 7th
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Learning mindfulness
by Susn
Last post
 October 5th, 2025
...See more Welcome all who want to learn mindfulness , how to practice it,  master it , live it.  😊
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Mindfulness thoughts💞✨
by dreamKitty7154
Last post
 September 12th, 2025
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Mindfulness thoughts💞✨
by dreamKitty7154
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 September 12th, 2025
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The Mindfulness Center welcomes you to a place where it is okay to just be, and not worry about 100 things. You can observe nature or your own room, follow your breath going in and out, or be aware of your feet touching the sidewalk as you head home. It is all mindfulness. 

There are no hard and fast rules on how to be mindful, and you do not have to do anything a certain way. There are guidelines to help us stay on the path of mindfulness, like in the Daily Checkins, where team members share insights and tips about mindfulness. You can join in the discussions there, or in any of the forum threads. 

You will also find videos in the resource center that talk about what is mindfulness and guide us on a journey to having an actual experience right now of what it feels like to be free of our “thought train”, as we let ourselves go and relax a bit. If all of this sounds good, join us for hosted sessions in which you can discuss and experience mindfulness first hand. 

If you like to join the Mindfulness Team apply here:

https://forms.gle/K7KPBPmamTiTicFP6

Introduce yourself to mindfulness community https://tinyurl.com/y3rkc3j5

See the mindfulness video resource library https://www.7cups.com/forum/MindfulnessSupportCommunity_106/ResourceLibrary_1062/

And see the latest schedule of mindfulness sessions: 

 

Community Guidelines

Stop and breath. Respect yourself and have compassion for what you are going through. 

Notice what is happening around you that your senses are telling you. Feel the breath go in and go out.

Feel good about yourself. Life has brought you on a journey up to here. That is reason to celebrate and appreciate all that life offers. And listen and feel the breath!

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