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Holiday Reflection 2015

User Profile: GlenM
GlenM December 21st, 2015

Holidays are set apart times. We step out of our normal lives - out of the frenzied pace, demands, and deadlines - and take time to reflect on light, hope, and love. Holidays give us permission to see the world in a different way. During these times, we are encouraged to be thankful, to give to others, and to support those who are vulnerable. The themes of kindness, care, and redemption that are woven into our cultures, surface and become more prominent during these special times.

I find this remarkable. That we, collectively, agree, that at certain times during the year, we are going to be extra kind and giving to one another. From what I can tell, there is no top down holiday planning commission that makes this happen. Instead, this is a natural process that spontaneously emerges during the holiday season.

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User Profile: bouncyShoe77
bouncyShoe77 December 25th, 2015

Merry Christmas to all at 7 cups of tea . I am honoured to be here on this Christmas day with you all.

User Profile: dishathebest
dishathebest December 25th, 2015

It's magic indeed! I discover this magic after meeting some awesome people over here! This place is magic and teaches us to discover goodness everywhere heartheartheart

User Profile: futurerelevance
futurerelevance December 26th, 2015

Sometimes the holidays can be more trying than other days of the year - and yet there is still magic to be found. Happy holidays to everyone and keep making magic!!

User Profile: braveKitten4951
braveKitten4951 December 26th, 2015

It is one day a year where we are supposed to feel peace and love for our fellow earth dwellers.

Why can't we do that for the other 364?

User Profile: peacefulSoul8
peacefulSoul8 December 26th, 2015

7 Cups of Tea is a place like no other,

It is not your sister, brother or mother.

It provides support world wide

it is like a magical glorious ride.

We listen because we care,

as all humans are unique and rare.

This world can be a lonely place,

but 7 cups of tea is filled with grace.

We try understand your pain,

we are real and don't feign.

Made by peacefulSoul8

User Profile: StormDancer
StormDancer December 26th, 2015

Just Magical.. Everything about it smiley

User Profile: angrypineapple
angrypineapple December 27th, 2015

i don't necessarily believe in forging friendships online anymore but the site is a useful tool for shouting into the void when you're not doing well. also i like how many group chats there are compared to when i first started. if you don't like a chat, you can always switch to something else.

User Profile: GlenM
GlenM OP December 27th, 2015

All - thank you very much for sharing your heartfelt perspectives and for celebrating this special season with me - it is indeed magical :)

User Profile: iCandyK
iCandyK December 27th, 2015

By really studying mindfulness and connecting with people albeit online, I have become more social, gained more confidence (which was practically nonexistent) and have started feel a sense emotional awareness. I have even started noticing how my body physically reacts to different situations, for example I was moving a chair around in my bedroom and mindfully noticed that yes my heart was pumping, which is to be expected, but never did I expect to notice that my body felt tense and I felt stressed. That has given me something to think about. 🤔

User Profile: PaloP
PaloP December 28th, 2015

Dear 7 Cups,

You help me to know more about me through helping others.

Thanks a lot.