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I am currently not taking member chats as of 10/27/2023.

Hi everyone! My name is Ralien. I'm a college student in my 20s. I have been dealt a bad set of cards in my life, but I've made it out the other side. I want to support you and be here for you. I am active in the 7 Cups community and here are my roles: 
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Sexual Health
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Women's Health
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Check in for Arts & Crafts: Week of 11/6 - 11/12
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 November 7th, 2023
...See more What is National Saxophone Day?       National Saxophone Day, celebrated annually on November 6th, honors the iconic saxophone, an instrument renowned for its versatility and soulful sound. This day pays tribute to Adolphe Sax, the Belgian inventor who patented the saxophone in the 1840s, and to the countless musicians and enthusiasts who have contributed to its prominence in diverse music genres, from classical to jazz, rock, and beyond. On National Saxophone Day, saxophonists and music lovers worldwide engage in concerts, educational events, and performances that highlight the saxophone's enduring influence on the world of music, making it a day of celebration and appreciation for this beloved musical instrument. The Art of a Saxophone      The art of a saxophone extends far beyond its role as a musical instrument. With its elegant, curvaceous design and ornate engravings, a saxophone is a true work of art, a fusion of craftsmanship and aesthetics. Craftsmen meticulously assemble these instruments, carefully shaping and tuning each component to perfection. The choice of materials, from lustrous brass to silver or other metals, adds to the visual appeal of the saxophone. As a musical medium, it allows artists to express a wide spectrum of emotions and styles, transforming music into a deeply emotional and evocative art form. The saxophone's versatility and expressive capacity have earned it a place of significance in various genres, contributing to its status as an art form in its own right. Why is music an art form?      Music is considered an art form because it is a medium of creative expression that evokes emotions, conveys narratives, and communicates ideas through the arrangement of sound. Like other forms of art, music is a product of human imagination and craftsmanship, allowing composers and performers to transform abstract concepts and feelings into tangible sonic experiences. It employs elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre to create compositions that resonate with human sensibilities and provide a unique avenue for self-expression and cultural exploration. Music transcends language barriers, making it a universal art form that has the power to inspire, entertain, provoke thought, and connect people across different cultures and generations. Let's check in with each other! 🎷 Are you finding time for self-care and relaxation?  🎷 Is there anything you're looking forward to or feeling particularly positive about? 🎷 Do you have any art-related goals or challenges you'd like to discuss or share? Would you like to be added to our tag list? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joining the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] @EmotionsListener @GwydionRowan @ivoryAcai80 @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @RachelListener @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @RogueOne1983 @SomebodySpicy13 @theboymoana @TheCrew4887 @tommy @WorkingitThrough2 @WorkingitThrough2
Check in for Arts & Crafts: Week of 10/30 - 11/5
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 November 4th, 2023
...See more Happy Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, attending a costume party, or just enjoying the spooky ambiance, I hope you have a frightfully fun and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🕷️ ------------------------- Let's talk about Halloween arts and crafts that are so cute they could make a ghost giggle! Whether you're looking for fun family activities or hoping to add some adorable touches to your Halloween decorations, this is the place to be. Got ideas for making friendly pumpkin decorations or whimsical black cat crafts? Maybe you're creating a cute and spooky wreath to hang on your door. Share your DIY projects, tips, and tricks for creating the cutest Halloween-themed crafts. And don't forget about the little monsters (the good kind, of course)! Share kid-friendly craft ideas that will make their Halloween extra special. Let's get creative and craft up a storm of cuteness together. Your fellow Halloween crafters are here to share, learn, and be inspired! 🎨🍬👻 Here is one fall and/or Halloween craft I enjoyed seeing, check it out here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/Crochetknittingandyarns_2613/AmigurumiPumpkins_315705/]. @EmotionsListener did a great job and picked an awesome craft!  ------------------------- And now.. a few check in questions!  👻 Are you dressing up tomorrow?  🍬 What's your favorite Halloween movie?  🎃 Have you crafted anything yet this season?  ------------------------- Would you like to be added to our tag list? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joining the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] @EmotionsListener @GwydionRowan @ivoryAcai80 @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @RogueOne1983 @SomebodySpicy13 @TheCrew4887 @tommy @WorkingitThrough2
World Mental Health Day: Our Minds, Our Rights
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 October 11th, 2023
...See more Hey everyone! Today is World Mental Health Day.  Arts & Crafts is a terrific way to deal with mental health.  Mental Health Foundation [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day] is a great resource that explains everything very well, but I would like to highlight some important things! Mental health is a universal right.  * 2-3x more likely for children and adults in the lowest income bracket to develop mental health problems than in the highest.  * 38% off people with severe symptoms of mental health problems also have long-term physical conditions. * 5x more likely for asylum seekers to have mental health needs than the general population.  How do I cope with my mental health? That is a great cup that we are here to help you with. This could be talking anonymously to a listener here on 7 Cups, taking a self-care day, diving into some arts and crafts, or whatever makes you feel cozy!   What are the mental benefits of arts & crafts?  Credit to: Healthy Quilting [https://www.healthyquilting.com/post/8-ways-crafts-can-benefit-our-physical-and-mental-health] 1. Stress relief Immersion in your latest project can help you to refocus your mind from harmful and negative distractions. Often opening you up to more positive attitudes, or mellowing of moods as you let go of anxiousness from stressful situations. The act of crafting becomes a meditation in itself. 2. Lowers blood pressure As you would expect with any stress relieving activity, blood pressures are likely to lower when we feel calm and more content. It is not too hard to imagine that there are some health benefits we can take from crafting, that include lowering blood pressure. 3. Confidence and enhanced self-esteem Finishing a project gives you a sense of accomplishment, which positively promotes a happier state of mind through the release of Dopamine into your system. If you open yourself to looking for the positives in even the most challenging of projects by looking for the learning opportunities, that can also promote the feeling of accomplishment. Helping you achieve a move towards better mental health and mood improvement at that moment. 4. Increases brain activity and cognition I mentioned before the release of Dopamine which promotes a calmer state of mind when crafting. That stimulation also allows our brain to fire new neurons associated with focus, concentration and learning. All of which helps us increase our productivity, which in turn again promotes happiness as we work through projects. 5. Enhances quality of life For those of us with debilitating conditions crafting even in shorter bursts enhances not only our physical capabilities, but can also immeasurably improve our mental well being, even when our conditions feel they are worsening. The act of sewing, knitting or cross-stitch for some can act as dexterity exercises and the completion of a satisfying project can make us feel accomplished, even if our bodies hold us back. 6. Small exercises can help dexterity Sometimes we think of exercise as these big gestures of keep fit programs and whilst of course many of these programs are designed to help you gain bigger overall impacts on your body’s physiological health, there are also gains to be won from smaller exercises. As we get older and our body ages, one of the biggest things we notice is our body doesn’t easily do the things we used to take for granted we could do. Opening jars, breaking small pills and so on. Taking up a craft, like knitting for example, can help keep your fingers trained to be more nimble as you age. 7. Boosts empathy Engaging with other artists and crafters accelerates your ability to improve your critical thinking and empathy. We see this working in group projects and at exhibitions, where our engagement with people and their work often increases and encourages our passion and debate. 8. Allows further self expression and understanding Now more than ever makers are using their art to empower themselves by expressing their views on the world, a different type of therapy. They are creating a tapestry of emotions, pouring their heart and soul into every stitch. This is a huge benefit, not just personally, but also for our community and the world around us. We are talking about subjects we might not otherwise come across in our daily lives. ------------------------- Would you like to join the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] Would you like to be added to the tag list? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] @RogueOne1983 @TinyWhisper11 @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @WorkingitThrough2
Check in for Arts & Crafts: Week of 10/9 - 10/15
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 October 30th, 2023
...See more  Hello everyone! I found this super cool fall arts and craft page and wanted to share one that I want to try for myself.  ------------------------- For better pictures & instructions, click here! [https://www.creationsbykara.com/book-page-pumpkin-tutorial/] As a book lover & a pumpkin lover, this is a super cute and somewhat easy craft.  What would you need to complete the craft? Paperback book, paper and pencil, sharp scissors or knife, hot glue gun and glue, spray paint, stick for stem, and scrap of ribbon or fabric.  Want to complete this? Click the link above for great instructions and share your photos here!  ------------------------- Time to check in with you, though!  🍁 Have you done anything fun this fall?  🍁 Do you like this craft idea/would you try it? 🍁 Tell me, how are you? ------------------------- Would you like to be added to our tag list? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joined the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] @RogueOne1983 @TinyWhisper11 @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @VioletWater @WorkingitThrough2
Check-in for Arts & Crafts Community Week of 10/2 - 10/8 ♡
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 October 9th, 2023
...See more Time to get spooky! We're officially in the month of October, which for me, is one of my favorite months. I love getting pumpkins, sunflowers, going on hay rides, going to haunted houses, and so much more. October can be a super fun time for crafts, as we mentioned last week. I'm going to start working on some Halloween themed resin art to share with you all! 👻 How has your past week been? 👻 What is your favorite Halloween festivity? 👻 Do you have a craft dedicated to Halloween? I look forward to hearing from all of you. 💓 Would you like to be added to our tag list? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joining the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @VioletWater @WorkingitThrough2
Check-in for Arts & Crafts Community Week of 9/25 - 10/1 ♡
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 August 3rd
...See more Hey there, crafters! October is just around the corner, and it’s spooky season! During the Halloween & fall season, making different crafts can be super fun. I, personally, like coloring different difficult fall themed things, but there is so much you can do! 🎃 Will you be working on anything special for this season? 🍂 What is a way you take care of yourself during the fall? 🧡 How are you doing overall? Would you like to be added to our taglist? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joining the Arts & Crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] Tagging @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @MistyMagic @Park2139 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @VioletWater @WorkingitThrough2
Check-in for Arts & Crafts Community Week of 9/18 - 9/24
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 October 2nd, 2023
...See more  Hi all, my name is Ralien. I have recently received the honor of being a forum supporter for the Arts & Crafts community. Arts & crafts are a bit of an escape for myself. I enjoy dabbling in resin, which is very time consuming - but rewarding to see the result! I’ll attach a photo of one of the items I’ve created out of resin at the end. ♡ What arts & crafts do you use for relaxation? ♡ Are you currently working on any big projects?  ♡ How are you all feeling? Let me know below! Would you like to be added to our taglist? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/ArtsCraftsAutomatedTaglist_306962/] Are you interested in joining the arts & crafts team? Click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/crafts/CommunitySpace_2578/WANTEDLetsBuildATeam_313107/] Tagging @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @MistyMagic @Park2139 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @VioletWater
relaxing arts & crafts
Arts & Crafts / by Ralien
Last post
 September 28th, 2023
...See more Hi everyone. What do you find to be the most relaxing arts & craft project? For me, coloring & making different things out of resin. I'll have to post some pictures soon, it was requested previously. 🤗
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