Questions to Let Your Inner Leader Out
I believe there is a leader of humanity in each of us. So here is a set of questions for each of us to answer. You may answer one or more of the following questions in reply to this thread. Looking forward to getting to know you and the leader in you.
What mattered for you the most in your early childhood days?
What message would you like to leave for the entire earth through your life?
What used to be your favorite area of cups when you first joined? How did your interests develop or change over your stay at cups?
What do you like most about us, the 7cups community?
What message do you have today for all the cupsers?
What are your dreams on cups and beyond?
What tips do you have for us to evolve as good human beings?
Activity: Respond to one of your peers in this thread with supportive words.
Read quotable words expressed by leaders of 7cups in the Living with Leaders Interview Series here
@Fristo
What used to be your favorite area of cups when you first joined? How did your interests develop or change over your stay at cups?
My favourite area of cups when I first joined was 1-1 as I didn't know much of anything else. :p I barely went to the TCL or whatever that room is for like 5 times? Anyways when I came to the adult side i started exploring the forums and a member suggested I get a mentor (๐๐), then I became interested in the VL project and started going to LSR to get 2 chats and seeing the leaders there made me curious to learn more and as I learned more my interest developed in group support, though I'm 86% introverted. ๐โโ๏ธ
@cheerfulIceCream You are learning every day, and we are learning from you!
@Fristo What mattered for you the most in your early childhood days?
@brightWindow2311 Ans. For me love and care of my parents mattered the most during my early childhood I guess every child needs love and care of parents the most at that stage.
@brightWindow2311 True, we need love of parents and family especially as a child. And it is from them we learn to love.
@brightWindow2311 For me? I was a generally happy child and used to find world beautiful, from what I recall.
@Fristo What message would you like to leave for the entire earth through your life?
Always love yourself and be kind to yourself know that you are unique and amazing the way you areโค.
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@brightWindow2311 Being kind to oneself is a good practice. Be patient with yourself as one takes time to evolve.
@Fristo
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What mattered for you the most in your early childhood days?
In high school I started wanting to be really involved in the church and in volunteering.
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What message would you like to leave for the entire earth through your life?
Shoot for the moon, the worst you could do is land among the stars: She lived this to its fullest.
What message do you have today for all the cupsers?
This too shall pass.
What are your dreams on cups and beyond?
To become an addiction rehab counselor
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What tips do you have for us to evolve as good human beings?
Be kind to one another
@Bre4Me Nice responses!
@Fristo
Thank you :)
What used to be yr favorite area of cups when you first joined? How did your interest develop or change over your stay at cups?
Talking to a listener was one of my favorite areas as I was going through a bad phase in all aspects. Upon further exploration, there are other things going on, e.g. sharing circle, forums, support groups. It made me aware that there are also others suffering too. I was not alone in this and am glad to help someone in need, even tho it's just a little. ๐
@Adeline12345 We are lucky to have you. Thanks for letting us support you little and receive love from you as well.
@Fristo
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What mattered for you the most in your early childhood days?
Learning a lot from my mother things I needed to be as a person.
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What message would you like to leave for the entire earth through your life?
That I had a heart and gave to others before myself.
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What used to be your favorite area of cups when you first joined? How did your interests develop or change over your stay at cups?
To help thoise who have no one in their lives to turn to., To treat them as a person.
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What do you like most about us, the 7cups community?
We strive tgo make sure we are all safe and treated equally
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What message do you have today for all the cupsers?
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
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What are your dreams on cups and beyond?
MY dreams are to involve myself more and learn the different programs to improve my leadership skills
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What tips do you have for us to evolve as good human beings?
Be there for anyone who needs our help
@pamharley003 Good to read your thoughts and interests!
@Fristo
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What mattered for you the most in your early childhood days?
Friendships, playing outdoor games with siblings and friends. Those were the carefree days and technology had not overtaken childhood days. โค
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What message would you like to leave for the entire earth through your life?
Time and tide wait for no man. Therefore, now is the time to start doing things that you intend to achieve.
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What used to be your favourite area of cups when you first joined? How did your interests develop or change over your stay at cups?
It was 1-on-1 chats for me. I loved helping people out through my experiences. And then, as I started knowing the site better - my interest grew towards the forum discussions through ice-breakers, quizzes, monthly events. I loved the idea of getting rewarded through badges, certifications and even cheer points. Later, I took an interest in the 7 Cups' internship program(it was when there was no 7 Cups Academy and this was the only program available). After graduating with honours, I was curious to join other roles such as translations, safety patrol, social soldier(this interest was fulfiled by the revamped lightship team) and I did. ๐
I was never interested in group chats as I saw people talking about random things, being sarcastic and even making fun of people. There was someone who once interfered and discouraged people saying how they don't like when strangers ask each other how they are doing by being extra nice which looked fake to them. I mean how else could someone break that ice on 7 Cups? It's funny how people judge others so quickly even in such supporting rooms. I was never made fun of by anyone but I mostly felt unwelcomed as there were people who already had a group of friends only chatting to each other. I did join some guided sessions and they were great but that's about it. So, I concluded that group chats are not my cup of tea as I cannot withstand people getting mocked when the primary goal of these groups is to provide support and not otherwise.
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What do you like most about us, the 7cups community?
Everything โค that is why I am here.
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What message do you have today for all the cupsers?
Regardless of whether you're a listener or a member, I highly appreciate your presence. โค
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What are your dreams on cups and beyond?
To help humanity selflessly. ๐
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What tips do you have for us to evolve as good human beings?
These tips are for me first and then for others because I believe in practising what I preach.
"Never judge a book by its cover"
"Every one of us is fighting our own battle. So, be kind to all."
@lyricalAngel70
Re: #3, glad you've been able to find those areas of the site where you feel safe/comfortable and like you're able to make a difference. ๐ I also tend to not really enjoy group chat very much and spend most of my time in 1-on-1 chats and forums.
@QuietMagic
Thank you so much for letting me know. ๐
I am glad to hear that we share similar interests ๐โค
It's been a while, how are you doing these days?
@lyricalAngel70
I'm doing fine, thanks. ๐ Just trying to relax and lay low this weekend as much as possible.
@lyricalAngel70 Sounds so beautiful thoughts and journey. Thank you for being part of us.
@Fristo
Thank you for doing all that you do here. I highly appreciate you. โค
Love,
-Angel
@lyricalAngel70
Wonderful! You're already making a difference and helping people โค๏ธ and that is amazing!
@bubblingBreeze14
Thank you so much, dear. ๐
It means a lot.
Have a great day ahead
I would like to be a listener and also go back to school to be an addictions counselor. Live in peace and avoid controversy.
@agreeableLime5068 Nice plan
@Fristo
1. Everything mattered. I was a child, open to every wonder. Open to other things too. I mattered. Hopefully, despite everything, I still do.
2. I refine that message every day. My message is never ending. I've almost always sent the wrong ones... I'm trying to change that.
3. I started needing to talk. I also wanted to listen and did some volunteer listening. Now? I'm going through the hardest and most meaningful times I've ever known. I may be all over the place sometimes.
4. An online mental health community like this is probably the most needed thing ever.
5. Stay strong. Forget the freak, you're just nature. Look for solutions, don't actively look for the obstacles. Maybe there are none. You're in complete control when you're ready to be.
6. My dreams? I'm trying to get ready to be master of the universe. That's not really ego, I just want things to be more interesting and to cut all the cycles of abuse. Any way that I'm not ready to be doing that is a way that I could be better. Though, indeed, I'd have an impossibly long way to go. Still, I promise flying beds, no disease, and video games for everyone.
7. Evolve as human beings? Just listening. Exactly what we're doing here. Get out of the clenches fists of our egos and the confines of our minds. Positivity and humor are everywhere. Think a thought every day that helps you be the solution.
@Torean I loved some of the things you said. Like, 'Get out of the clenches fists of our egos and the confines of our minds', 'Positivity and Humor are everywhere', 'Think a thought every day that helps you be the solution.' Really nice.
@Fristo
I'd like to answer just two questions
4. What I like the most about 7cups is the idea and ite value. A bunch of people, coming together to help others. I know it may sound generic
5. Please continue the good work and help spread awareness and give hope to people.
@imaginativePear6493 Positively!
@imaginativePear6493 I love that idea too, of people helping one another.