Introducing... 7 Cups Sharing Circles!
The CM team has been giving a lot of thought to new ways we can support the community through consistent activities that you can rely on seeing every day. We wanted to try something completely fresh, and Im excited to share what were about to trial!
We are launching a series of open chats called Sharing Circles. These will happen twice a day to accommodate two different time zones.
The most important characteristic of a Sharing Circle is the intention behind it, which is to create an inclusive space where individuals listen to each other, with their hearts rather than their heads. These chats are dedicated to the giving and receiving of support in a turn-based setting where each participant has the chance to share and be heard.
How will it differ from discussions? These circle meetings have a unique structure that is unlike our discussions and open chats. We took inspiration from the brilliant system groups like AA and OA have perfected and used the core elements to create our own reimagining of the circles as it applies to 7 Cups!
Another unique aspect of this chat style is it will mimic the environment of group listening. Instead of talking all at once, randomly, or waiting for the host to finish asking questions, the host will ask each person joining to enter a queue (ex. typing a <3), and everyone will get a turn to speak and share their feelings. This will go on until the queue is empty. Once the person speaking is done, everyone else can offer words of encouragement and praise. (Youll understand how it flows when you attend!).
Who can participate?
Only members can enter the queue. Listeners are welcome to show support, take part in the rituals and reach out to the members later to check on them (highly encouraged!).
How can I get involved?
We will be looking for help with these as they will run twice daily, and on both adult and teen sides, which means 4 opportunities to care for each other each day! And the cool part about this is: if you are a mod, you can lead!!! This event is one we want to be accessible to everyone because this event belongs to everyone. Please contact @ASilentObserver @Hope or myself if you want to be a leader!
Please keep in mind that this a a totally new wild idea, so it's likely that we will be evolving this as we go and learn from all of you!
Look forward to the announcement of our first 7 Cups Sharing Circle in your alerts this week!
If I'm understanding this correctly roomvrooom, it's not a discussion at all. There is no back and forth conversation or interaction like a discussion. I didn't get the impression there would be any questions either. From what I read, I think that members "enter the chat" (i.e. show up and enter a cue). The leader/moderator whatever is only there to ensure each member gets to speak in their turn. There's no discussion question or topic, basically the member just shares whatever they want to share: how they are feeling at the moment, if they are having a tough day, if they suceeded at something etc. and then everyone presents just says "oh that's too bad" or "hang in there, you'll get through it" or "way to go, great job!" depending on what gets said. Then the leader moves it on the next member and so on and so on till everyone speaks. At least that's what I'm getting from how it was described 
@Heather225
What a wonderful idea. Thank you, I am looking forward to it 
This sounds like a really cool idea! Would love to get involved in this 
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