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Out Of Site *but* Not Out Of Mind. ❤

by Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Thursday

...See more Hey hey lovely people coming across, I hope July is treating y'all well. 💛 (❤This is not a farewell thread❤) I was a bit hesitant to make this thread, mostly because I could consider a "why" behind "some" people not being on the same page about this. And hey, that's okay, we all think and work differently, have different experiences and lessons and how we apply those learnings in our future etc, makes sense for two people not agreeing over something, or having a different perspective on the same thing. Glass half full or half empty lol. Having said that, I'd go ahead with it anyway xD because I have my reasons in place and I for one, value them enough to give them a space. Hopefully we have some others who'd be on my page too, or least be willing to see it the way I do. I promise it won't hurt to try. 💛 When I was new to the forums (or 7 cups in general) I remember coming across these farewell/ on hiatus threads and it really spoke something haha, it was lowkey strange crying and feeling upset about someone leaving, someone that I don't even know or would ever know. Un-freaking-believable how things work for empaths sometimes. All the empaths in the house, I gotchu! :') Being in those threads, reading the different posts, what really stood-out for me was the "mass-tags", or simply, tags, a lot of them. Newbie me used to think if I would ever make a post in one of these threads meant for farewell, not too hard though, just passing thoughts that would I even be umm "important" enough that someone, anyone, an apparent stranger on the internet, would want to know if I'm around or not, or care about my where-abouts and how-abouts in general, and then I used to think if I'll find any people that would want to know or be tagged in these posts, if I do eventually make one someday. I've always been fascinated by these threads and have realised that tags in these posts hit different, it's a bittersweet feeling that someone cared enough about you to let you know or make you aware of their where-abouts, to use their 'apparent' last moments in this platform (for the timebeing) to let *you* know that you've made some impact on them and their journey so far, that they remembered you in those moments, or that they didn't want to go before that one last "glance" at you. I love-hate getting tagged in these posts. I love it because of the above said, it feels *unexplainable* kind of good to realise that someone would think of me right before they decide to leave (for whatever time frame that is), it's nice to know that I created some sort of impact that they knew in their heart and their mind that hey hey atleast Sun would want to know and would care enough to know about me. (Sun really does care and appreciates every single of these tags, yall) And well ofcourse, hate (it's a strong word and I typically avoid using it, but really haha I hate goodbyes of any kind xD), hate because oh my, now that you've tagged me, it's just another reminder that we've established some sort of bonding and it is really awful to imagine this place without you now. But *sigh* it be like that sometimes! :') Okay now all of that aside. And to quench your confusion about how the title links to the content lol. Let's move ahead xD I've been on this platform for over 2 years now, and I've met countless people here, all amazing in their own wonderful ways. Some I meet through forums, some via personal chats, some in group chats, by working together in a project and so on. Different people and different ways to meet them and see them around, I must say, I don't forget people quite easily, and definitely not the ones that have been kind, to me or in general. Now thing is, on a platform like this, there's a plethora of kind people haha, human brain can only memorize somewhat heh? xD Soooo the other day, I was randomly thinking about someone from here who's unfortunately not around the site anymore, and it clicked that, we should have a place to throw in these random reminders out there. A place to not just show gratitude towards someone who once was a more connected part of your life here, but to also sort of leave a "tribute". I get this might sound too mushy and philosophical (in a way) too lol, but I kept myself in this place (again, #PerksOfBeingAnEmpath 😛) and thought to myself, that if I were to take a break or step away from this wonderful place and people for a while, somewhere I'd want to be "not-forgotten" also, and then another thought to support, how gratifying it would feel to someday come back and see that there was atleast one person that thought of me even when I wasn't really around, or that, maybe just maybe for one person even, me being out of site, didn't have to mean, me being out of their mind altogether. Trust me when I say this xD it felt beautiful to just picture this haha. Now I'm only wondering how it must feel "actually" someday, when it does happen, because *sigh* as much we'd like to deny, we know there's a life off cups, that can go all things demanding and pull us away sometime, something I believe everyone here has experienced in their time being here (especially on a listener account) or should be willing to accept, because again, #reality is definitely a good mirror! What I do also know, is that, I'm not alone. I'm not the only one who randomly thinks of people here when they aren't active or around, for xyz reasons. Have seen so many people mentioning how a certain someone has made their life better and how they wish they could check on them or simply thank them for it. A simple message like "I'm thinking of you." works magic. Hoping that we all can use this space to give a shout-out to those that randomly cross your mind, be it while coming across a forum post by them, a series they mentioned they like, remembering someone with the name "orange" when you're nomming one (it has happened lol) or someone with "moon" in their name when you're gazing at night sky etc etc there's countless opportunities for these kind souls to cross our minds. I know you know it already. 💛 Who knows, some day they may or may not come across the tag and I can bet anything on this, it would make them feel happy and *remembered*. Orrr even if not, it'll be a good surprise to yourself how much you remember someone or about them still, despite the many days/ weeks/ months/ years being passed. Disclaimer: We do want to be mindful about the guidelines, so ofcourse no sharing any personal information or chat details, or anything that you'd know is not good for a "public" forum space, that affects your anonymity or chat confidentiality or someone else's. We'd use this space for giving a shout out, a message. Something as simple as "I'm thinking about @AwesomeHooman today, they supported me with _____ (brief topic if you're comfortable) or like they were my mentor/ they lead great discussions, they were a friendly face in rooms, they made a good forum post etc anything. Or an even simpler message-- @AmazingBeing I miss you. Sounds good, people? 😮💛 *sending lots of love and light to everyone* and *offering hugs to those that need them* ❤ We're all real, all humans with emotions here, it's okay to miss people, feel upset about or maybe even cry. None of us are alone in #BeingHuman. ❤ Positive, Caring, Appreciative shout-outs only. Any messages violating such are subject to be removed under forum guidelines. Refer Here [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Forum-Guidelines-3c989621981b4b6db6c722d76274b058] if there's any confusion. 💛

"Wish You Knew" Master List :)

by jesusredeemedme2425

September 23rd

Let’s Celebrate Your Special Moments Together! 💜

by Suryansh

August 19th

...See more Have a birthday, Cupversary, or another special occasion coming up? We are so happy to let you know that you can celebrate your special days with all of us here at 7 Cups. We value your presence, and we love having you around; so whether you want to celebrate yourself or surprise someone you care about, we’d love to share the moment with you. Want to celebrate in a room?You can host a small celebration in the Community Room (MCR/TCR) or Free Hugs Room!If you’d like a banner for your celebration: * Please check the Community Calendar [https://www.7cups.com/forum/communityCalendar.php] to make sure your planned event does not clash with any other scheduled event/discussion. * Please share with us here and reach out to Community Mod beforehand, so we can help set up banners and alerts for you and help more people join the fun. * Celebrations are open to the community, so everyone who joins is welcome to participate! * Banners can be up to 30 minutes long. The session host must be present for the entire event and make sure everyone is welcomed. NOTE: The current shift schedule for Community Moderators can be found <here> [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/CommunityModSchedule_318786/]. If a moderator is unavailable and you require urgent assistance, please fill out <this> [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mgwzVCA-TTDzahtCH7mXdmxE5jTakstcQDWoQ_nXk2CfdA/viewform] form. Want to celebrate someone else? You can definitely throw a party for someone else; it's a great way to show you care. Simply share with us here and follow the guidelines mentioned above. That way, we can help set everything up. Let us make the celebration special for them while giving everyone a chance to join the fun and enjoy themselves. Prefer the forums? You can also create a forum post <here> [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/CupversariesBirthdays_179/] to celebrate someone's birthday or cupversary and share the celebration with the wider Cups community. It's a great way to get everyone involved and make the person feel special. And if your special day is coming up and you would like to celebrate yourself, that's perfectly okay too! We encourage you to celebrate yourself, your journey, and the time you have spent in our community. Small or big, surprise or announced, let's celebrate you and your special day with you! 💜

Send some love vibes to @Amanda84 💝🥰

by fossilfellow

9 minutes ago

Please join me in celebrating with @Eman144 whose cupsversary it is today 💙

Happy Cupversary! Share & Celebrate Your Cupversary With Us!!

by ASilentObserver

20 hours ago

...See more If you completed a year or more from the date you joined 7Cups, it means it is your anniversary with 7Cups that we call Cupversary. If you are a Listener, then on your Listener Account, the date will be under “Listener Since” and if you are a Member, then on your Member account, the date will be under “Member Since”. It is your Cupversary date. On Listener Account: On Member Account: We want to join in your celebration and celebrate your presence in our own style - the 7Cups way. We share love bombs, cupversary wishes, shout-outs, cookies, cakes, glitter, and hugs. We come together to celebrate each other because we value you and your presence. You are a part of our community and we are thankful to have you. Thank you for being a 7 Cups resident. * If it is your cupversary, please let us know here. * If it is the cupversary of someone you know here, please share with us here. Also, we would love to hear how your was your year with 7 Cups or any milestones, accomplishments, or experiences of your cupversary that you are comfortable sharing with us. Also, Do you know? You can host a small party for your friend! A 15-30 min banner can be set by a mod in the Community Room/ Free Hugs Room [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] so you can celebrate the cupversary party. The party should not clash with any prior scheduled event (check tockify). Please reach out to the community mod on duty to let them know of the party and ask them to set an alert so more people can join in the fun. Both members and listeners can host, there are no requirements to who can throw a party! You can also make a post for them Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/CupversariesBirthdays_179/] to see the forum section where you can make posts to celebrate cupversaries. Some rules to follow: 🎈 While it is okay to celebrate someone's special day, it is not okay to make others feel excluded. If someone is unaware of who is being celebrated, provide them some context and make an effort to include them. 🎈 All celebratory parties are public, this means anyone can join and they should be welcomed wholeheartedly. 🎈 The host who requested/set up the banner is required to stay for the whole party and ensure that everyone present feels welcomed and included. While it can be a good idea to show your appreciation and acknowledgment through such events but please don't feel pressured to host or attend any party. This is just an option for those interested. If your cupversary is coming up and you want to throw yourself a party, that is also perfectly okay! We encourage and celebrate self-care and self-love. Let's work together to make each other's special days more fun! Happy Cupversary, fellow cupser. Thank you for your resilience, small steps, and all efforts to progress individually and collectively with the community.

List of Brave Acts

by ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp

1 day ago

My first ever session gone well!

by AzureNightshade

2 days ago

Accomplishments and gratitude

by loyalPlace3408

2 days ago

Sending love and appreciation to @milkywaycitizen 💜🥰

by Amanda84

3 days ago

Tulip Awardees October 2026

by Hope

Thursday

...See more Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well. It’s time to announce our latest Tulip Awardees 🌷 What is this award for? The Tulip Award recognizes listeners who provide consistent, long-term support to members across PMs, forums, or chatrooms. This award is based on meaningful, ongoing engagement rather than one-time interactions, highlighting listeners who show up over time and make a real difference. How nominations work * Only members can nominate listeners * Each member can nominate up to 3 listeners per month * A listener can be nominated again once a month if support continues <-- NEW (it used to be once every three months. This update has been introduced from this post) * Nominations now include a public appreciation message shared with the listener Who can be nominated? Listeners must have provided long-term support (minimum ~1 month) and must not be a newbie, ensuring the recognition reflects sustained engagement. ------------------------- 🌷 Are you a member? You can nominate a listener for the Tulip Award here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1IPn8F9byw5JVFe7padOAfGoxi7E6PrrnV3ZVidk3z4o/preview] amiableTurtle2345 * An exceptional listener who is kind, patient, and genuinely caring. They create a safe space where I always feel heard and supported. Their empathy and thoughtful responses have made a real difference in my life. I’m incredibly grateful for their time and compassion and highly recommend them to anyone looking for understanding and encouragement. AnnaSilverberg * Anna has always took the time to listen n understand me even when iv been at my worst n they always try to help me understand myself n my emotions better by helping me see things in a different way. They have always been there for me n never given up on me n im real thankful we have Anna here on cups Serenesapphire01 * She was so kind and considerate and helped me. Great sense of humor. Despite her studies, she always took out time for me * Serene is soooo awesome. She's always been there for me and is the definition of compassionate, kind, understanding. I would recommend her to anyone GoldenRuleJG * Takes the time for you and is affirmative, and also flexible. neverendingCat6780 * He was always there for me when I needed. He helped me get through the bad times with his presence and empathy. He is kind and attentive, always careful with every word he says. He understands you as a person and values your emotions deeply. Genuinely, I am so appreciative of Cat. Thank you so much ❤️ 🙏 Hermionetps * she was really always there. Made me felt heard after a long time * Talking with Hermione was an absolute breath of fresh air. In a world where most people are just waiting for their turn to speak, Hermione possessed the rare gift of giving her undivided, genuine attention. When I spoke to her, I never felt rushed, judged, or dismissed. Instead, she created a safe and welcoming space through warm eye contact, thoughtful nods, and a calm, patient presence. What set her apart was that she didn’t just absorb words quietly like a sponge; she acted like a trampoline—amplifying my thoughts, asking insightful questions, and helping me arrive at my own clarity. Sharing that space and confiding in Hermione was a wonderful experience, and she truly set the gold standard for empathy and communication. * wow she is absolutely the best listener i had. been here for quite some time. genuinely compassionate, patient, and incredibly understanding. She has a wonderful way of making you feel heard, respected, and completely comfortable being yourself. Her thoughtful responses and calm presence made the conversation feel meaningful and reassuring. You can truly tell that she cares about helping others. An outstanding listener who deserves the highest praise * she helped me with the new feelings of adoption of a girl and i felt great * Hermione is hands down one of the absolute best listeners on the platform! She radiates so much warmth and positive energy that you instantly feel comfortable opening up to her. She is incredibly sweet, genuinely attentive, and creates a judgment-free space that leaves you feeling completely heard and validated. I went into our chat feeling down, but her wonderful support completely lifted my spirits and made me feel so much better. If you need a compassionate soul to talk to, look no further than Hermione—she is a true 5-star gem! cheerfulKiwi1776 * Kiwi is one of the most amazing people I have met. She has always been there for me, through the good and the bad, the best and the worst. Whenever I have a bad day, she listens patiently. When I share an accomplishment, she appreciates it vividly. She never fails to motivate, encourage, or comfort me. She makes me feel seen and heard each time we talk. Though she has innumerable responsibilities to fulfil for her uncountable roles on 7 cups, she always makes time for a chat. She never fails to reply to my messages, and she never just 'replies'. She always talks, listens, and understands. She doesn't listen like it's her job, she does it naturally like a friend would. I wish her the very best on her cups journey and I want her and everyone else to know she is one of a kind gem and we are lucky to have her with us! 💖✨ Luminity125 * Luminity is such a great person. She supported me so much when I needed it even if she had her own problems. She is a great asset here in 7 cups and we should be proud to have her here. She is such an amazing person. She has so many talents and she knows how to actually make you feel better. She understands you and never makes you feel bad. ✨️ She has an amazing personality and she is a lovely person🤍. I want to let her know that her efforts are enough and that whatever she puts her mind into, she can achieve. She is strong, clever and trustworthy! I loved our communication! I truly suggest her to everyone and I hope she has a great life ahead of her because she deserves it! Take care luminity and thanks for supporting me🫂 * Lumi is one of the best listeners ever, so kind, thoughtful and compassionate. She was always there for me and is an awesome listener. Always so understanding and thoughtful Ivy229 * Went above and beyond, listening during a multi-day power outage using a limited data cell phone for our chat and wouldn't cancel, saying it was important to support the members! Wow! How rare and wonderful! Listener makes me feel heard, understood, and it's nice to have someone on my side. I appreciate our time together! MentalHealthMatters01 * She has really been there for me for a while when it comes to me battling loneliness and negativity in my life. I also appreciate how patient she is with my very chatty nature hahaha. Wish every listener was as awesome as her (: Areine * Always there to listen and also provides amazing help and support back. They allow me to take my time. I have a lot in struggling with and they help a lot ArchishaCares * She's a lovely listener who listens with an open heart. Extremely empathetic and warm. Cenatra * It's difficult, in this world, to find people who are genuinely compassionate and caring, and beyond that -people that don't give up on you when things get hard. This listener is patient, knowledgeable, empathetic, consistent, grounded, warm, and overall a good human. I'm sure they'll go far in life, but they chose to spend their spare time reaching out to people at the edge of a cliff. I personally, am grateful to have him in my corner and wouldn't be here today without the support and kindness he has shown me. It seems like he's helped a lot of people here, and deserved every bit of acknowledgement for it. PipoPositive * When I first had a conversation with her, I genuinely felt I was being heard. She was so soft towards me. She didn't make me feel bad about my personal stuff instead she gave me insights. She helped me to look differently. We had multiple chats and she always prioritised me. Whether it was her being busy or different timezone, she never said no to me. This quality is hard to find and it's really rare in this time. So, I deeply appreciate her for that. Thus, I want to nominate her for a Tulip Award 🌷. Hey Pipo, you deserve it! ❤️ Robin007 * He is a good motivator. It was in my initial days on this platform that he supported me and guided me on how I need to use the platform. I was overwhelmed with a lot of things. Robin made the journey easier ... NewbWanderer * An incredibly gifted listener. He will offer you compassion, a safe space, questions to ponder over, and everything you need. He's a whole package. I couldn't thank him enough for being with me through it all. TheObsidianWhisper * Talking with Obsidian has been one of the most uplifting experiences I’ve had on 7Cups. He is incredibly empathetic, patient, and genuinely caring. Every time we spoke, I felt heard, respected, and supported without judgment. His kindness and understanding created a safe space where I could open up freely. He doesn’t just listen he makes you feel valued and reminds you that you’re not alone. I’m deeply grateful for his time and dedication, and I would recommend him to anyone seeking comfort and encouragement. Truly he's an amazing listener who deserves all the stars. Congratulations! amiableTurtle2345 🌷 AnnaSilverberg 🌷 serenesapphire01 🌷🌷 GoldenRuleJG 🌷 neverendingCat6780 🌷 hermionetps 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 cheerfulKiwi1776 🌷 Luminity125 🌷🌷 Ivy229 🌷 MentalHealthMatters01 🌷 Areine 🌷 ArchishaCares 🌷 Cenatra 🌷 PipoPositive 🌷 Robin007 🌷 NewbWanderer 🌷 TheObsidianWhisper 🌷 @amiableTurtle2345 @AnnaSilverberg @serenesapphire01 @GoldenRuleJG @neverendingCat6780 @hermionetps @cheerfulKiwi1776 @Luminity125 @Ivy229 @MentalHealthMatters01 @Areine @ArchishaCares @Cenatra @PipoPositive @Robin007 @NewbWanderer @TheObsidianWhisper

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