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Uplifting quotes & Inspiring Thoughts
by Eugene
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October 16th
...See more I hope you can help me add uplifting and inspiring quotes here. Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. ― Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life FH:54
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Motivation & Accountability Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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August 24th
...See more Welcome to the Motivation & Accountability 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 24 July (updated by @tommy) @Brokenheartbaby39 @CyclingThroughLife @Miashlee2008 @nineelii97 @RogueOne1983 @softForest4843 @talkwithyoursoul @TheColourGrey @tommy @veronikamalik @warmheartedCamp3360
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Realistic Goals & Tiny Wins
by SoulfullyAButterfly
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August 22nd
...See more We’ve all been there: January 1st arrives, and we suddenly expect ourselves to become entirely different people. We set massive goals, buy the gym memberships, and by February, we feel like we’ve failed. This year, let’s try something different. What if your goals weren't 'grand,' but they were honest? What if they were built to fit the life you actually have, not the one you think you 'should' have? Let’s talk about sustainable, realistic growth for 2026. ✨ Instead of a total overhaul, what is a tiny, 5-minute habit you want to anchor into your day? ✨ Sometimes the best goal isn't what we add, but what we remove. What is one thing you are giving yourself permission to stop doing in the New Year? ✨ Think about your busiest, most tired day. What is a goal you could still achieve even on that day? ✨ Instead of a rigid goal, pick one word to be your North Star for the first three months of the year. ✨ What is one 'realistic' goal you’re setting for 2026? Before you post your goal, ask yourself: "Is this a goal I actually want, or is it a goal I feel guilty into making?" If it's a "guilt goal," toss it! Post a "Joy Goal" instead: something you’re genuinely excited to try or learn. If you would like to work on your goals and find wellness with accountability and support, you are welcome to join our Wellness Accountability Huddle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/ReLaunchingTheWellnessAccountabilityHuddle_368118/] - a closed group, open 24/7 for everyone working on goals. 
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Inner Compass: Finding Our Way in Life !
by SolaceBruno
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October 24th
...See more # Inner Compass: Finding Our Way in Life I believe we all need an inner compass to help guide us through life. To me, an inner compass is the values, beliefs, and principles that help us decide what is right for us, especially when we face difficult choices. It helps us remember the kind of people we want to be, even when life gets confusing or other people have different opinions. Sometimes, we may feel pressured to please others or make decisions based on what people expect from us. We may even find ourselves doing things that do not sit well with us just to fit in. This is why I believe it is important to understand our values and allow them to guide our actions. When we know what truly matters to us, it becomes easier to make choices that reflect who we are. I also believe having an inner compass does not mean we will always make the right decisions. We are human, and we can make mistakes. What matters is our willingness to reflect, learn, and find our way back when we realize we have made a wrong turn. There are a few things I believe can help us strengthen our inner compass; - Knowing our values: Taking time to identify what matters most to us helps us make decisions that reflect our beliefs. - Listening to ourselves: Paying attention to our thoughts and feelings can help us recognize when something does not align with our values. - Being willing to say no:  We do not have to agree with everyone or please everyone at the expense of what we believe is right. - Learning from our mistakes:  When we make choices we are not proud of, we can reflect on them and use those experiences to grow. - Practicing honesty: Being truthful with ourselves helps us recognize when our actions do not match the person we want to become. I believe our inner compass is especially important in how we treat others. When kindness, patience, and respect are among our values, they can guide how we listen, how we respond when someone hurts us, and how we treat people whose experiences differ from ours. At the end of the day, we may not always know what lies ahead, but having a clear sense of our values can help us choose our next step. We do not need to be perfect; we only need to be willing to keep learning and let our actions reflect what truly matters to us. What values guide your decisions, and what do you do when you find yourself at a crossroads in life?  
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I see through.
by NightmareAbrar
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October 22nd
...See more When I walk in the streets, I see some children and old people begging for food, money and mercy. I feel that I am not doing it right. I have unfair advantages like I am living a lavish life, I have a family, having security, etc. Then why am I complaining?! I should not complain. After all I have everything and that's the positive thinking.
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Uplifting quotes & Inspiring Thoughts
by Eugene
Last post
October 16th
...See more I hope you can help me add uplifting and inspiring quotes here. Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. ― Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life FH:54
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Release.
by frutigerLadybug7704
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October 10th
...See more It's the last day of a chapter that's truly taken a toll on my mental health. The dream I had last night was everything about memories of the past and their co-existence with the present. I don't know why I was in the elementary school I studied at, as I stand (maybe I was working there?), but I saw little kids wearing sweaters themed after ARMS (2017) and a girl about my age wearing Murder Drones apparel (from Uzi's sweater to the Nori bag) and not saying anything as she walks past... all, in a cold, rainy day. I remembered how it looked like while I was there: roofed hallways, bushes with hibiscus flowers, a theater, two restroom areas quite next to each other (but one of them was always closed, never knew why), the computer room, the library... and where the flag stood in special days. As the sun went up, I remembered many things about my kindergarten and junior high years, including their appearances as I remember them. The kindergarten only had two classrooms, but there was a corner with several toys, although I only remember the Kid K'Nex; outside it was a massive playground. But then, I remembered the time I sang a version of Jingle Bell Rock that only lives in my head, and the tme I dressed up like a butterfly for a festival I don't remember much about. The theater where I did all of that now lives in ruins. From where I studied junior high, more than anything, I remembered the size; three sports grounds, a theater, a café, so many classrooms to the point some were located upstairs, specialized classrooms for music classes, and the bursts of bands and cheerleaders nearly every single day. I also remembered the times I participated in story contests, and was on a first-place streak until the state stage, in which I got second place. It's okay... it was the genesis of my creative side. ------------------------- I've been using samurai metaphors as I delve deeper into how I saw my situation with mental health as a war, how my back weighed from carrying too much weapons, and how the days where I cried were the ones where I, in my mind, fought demons, as I struggled to re-encounter with my own identity. There have been memories that I forgot, or that they wanted me to forget, but now that I had this dream... it all came in a flash, but it's everything that defined me, and many of these things still define me to this date. In a world that's forgetting how to be genuinely happy, I'm choosing to pursue and reinforce what I know will nurture my path.Even in days where I don't feel too motivated to work out, I, at the very least, stretch. I realized that I felt stuck with schoolwork because the methods I used didn't feel right, and that's how I turned a binder into a place to prototype my activities before writing them digitally. Even though I only hug one plush at a time, or else I'll be uncomfortable in bed, I'm still reconnecting with the child I believed was lost forever. Though it has yet to properly manifest through collections and collections of things I'm running out of room for (blame my unfinished canvases and the lack of dividers in my storage, LOL) I know that I reencountered MY definition of happiness through them... and even, encountering new ways to manifest it and just be myself, no matter if others react "weirdly". Heck, sometimes I wonder where did I learn such cool dance moves... After a long war and the fights that followed it... I'm home. The rain of my dream is now sunlight in the real world.  Let's live on.
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💖 Everyone dies, but few truly live. 💖
by wantoceanmoon
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September 16th
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Life without experience and sufferings
by cherishedCupcake5949
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September 15th
...See more This quote today made me think.  "Our hard times really do shape us" What’s one lesson you learned from a tough experience?
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GUYSS I'M AFRAID
by Z4IN
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August 29th
...See more I think I'm going to make a decision that can change my life. As an 18 year old transman in Iraq with Autism, ADHD and depression, in my last year of highschool, it's so difficult for me to continue this path (especially when I failed two subjects). And my first and last goal is to get out of my country as soon as possible to start my new life and become the guy I've always been with HRT. My focus began to shift towards Germany, and immigration programs such as those for artists and freelancers that do not require a school degree. But my fear is the reaction of those around me; they will think I am a failure instead of thinking that the usual path for neurotypical people (school -> UN -> hiring/employment) isn't ideal for me and I'm focusing on something else and they'll force me to repeat a school year. Plz tell me anything, advice or anything.
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Motivation Quotes💪🌹
by AReine
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August 22nd
...See more Salam friends!🤗 I hope you are having a sweet start for the summer vacation ☀️⛱️ I am pleased to invite you to share with us some of the best quotes that you find motivating and encouraging. 😄 Looking forwards to hearing your quotes ✨
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Start It Right There
by MindShiftMo
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August 22nd
...See more Success Begins With Courage to Take the First Step. You Can't Understand How Much You Can Do Until You Begin. Start Today Right With What You Have.
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Choose
by Minimum00
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August 9th
...See more In my experience, when you choose someone or something, in any aspect of life, you will be better in everyday. Especially your dignity and your humble. However there's one important thing about humbleness: We can misunderstand with break the rules. It's not breaking the rules. If you feel it right and good for yourself and the environment, just do it. Remember don't leave yourself in the darkness. You're a human too.
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Bill Murray
by HelloMotoZ3
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July 11th
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Quote Of The Day
by SoulHeaven
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May 27th
...See more The closer I get, The more I see how far I am.  ~ RUMI

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