Sunisshiningandsoareyou's Group Appreciation Corner ๐
Hello lovely people coming across this thread !
As some of you may be aware this is a part of the GLDD course , and while it's something the students have to do in order to complete graduation requirements, I really do feel blessed for this opportunity and I'd also admit, this idea was prominent in making me want to join the course !
7 cups being the amazing place as it is, time and again, almost each day, I come across someone who inspires me to be a better version of myself , who encourages me to keep going, who makes me feel valued for being here somehow , there's so many people here , who do so much for the community ,in various ways , some are extremely visible ways to show contribution while some work behind the scenes and not much 'visible ' contribution , but to each its own and everyone , each one here deserves acknowledgement and appreciation for their presence !
Super glad to have this opportunity to honor some people whom I've come across and who's presence has created an impact for me !
Through this appreciation corner , I really want to give a big shout out to everyone for being here and being a lovely part of 7 cups community !
You're seen, you're heard , you're acknowledged and you're appreciated !
Without further adieu hehe , I'll be mentioning some names each week, to remind them that I appreciate them and I value their presence so much!
Thankyou for being here , EVERYONE !!
Week #1
@GlenM - Any appreciation post on 7 cups will be incomplete without honoring you first . You've probably heard it many times , but the good people should get to listen again and again, that they are good and super appreciated ! Thankyou Glen, the kind intent with which y'all came up with 7 cups of tea - everyone to have someone! That's such a beautiful thought, before coming here I've always wanted to be this "someone" for everyone, and I truly applaud you for giving me and so many others , so many "someones" . Big thankyou for all that you do for us , for bringing so many amazing people at one place and for contributing to humanity , it's very very appreciated! โค
@ASilentObserver - When I think of "leader" , the elephant profile picture flashes before my eyes , you Obziee are a true leader on the site , I am certain alot of people look upto you simply because of how you are and how you work along the ropes , you make it all look so easy and simple , simple to be a community manager, a 7 cups leader , an encouraging support! Can't thankyou enough for all the support and encouragement you've shown to me, it really does mean alot ! Continue being fabulous, you make 7 cups a better place for us ! Thankyou โค
@MidnightRaven999 - Heya Raven , your smiley profile picture is so comforting , always always keep smiling ! You are one of the first "leaders " on the site, I talked to, or rather to whom I reached out to when I experienced my first traumatic chat lol, the chat caught me off guard, I was scared , I was terrified, almost wanting to leave cups ...but you were there, you listened to me, you responded , you assured me everything will be fine ...and I went along, everything will be fine ! You may not remember this hehe, which is fine , but I do and I always will, thankyou for your kindness and patience ! You're a remarkable presence on the site ! โค
@Laura - I know it might not look feasible to tag someone who's not really active around , but omigosh , this would be so very incomplete without mentioning you, I am not sure if you'll ever come across this, but I hope you do, because you need to know what a fierce impact you've created on the site , go to any forum, you'll see Laura's posts and these are a powerhouse , you are a powerhouse, I feel so immensely disappointed sometimes to not get the chance to meet you hehe, but here's a teeny bit of appreciation for all your time and efforts for the 7 cups community, you've left the place, but you're still somehow always around and we feel grateful for your support to the community In countless ways ! Thankyou โค
@Hope - Hello Hope , you deserve every bit of appreciation for all that you do for the 7 cups community, specially with the internship community and now overseeing the Academy, you are truly deserving of the Dean badge and it sits beautifully as a feather on your hat alongside the many other feathers . Always know, your time and efforts for the community, for making things around the academy programs look so smooth , for being a lively presence in chats and for just being a supportive presence around for all of us ! Keep up being amazing! Thankyou โค
@7CupsCommunity - I am not quite sure for who to tag specifically for this hehe, but yeah here's an appreciation for the ENTIRE 7 cups community, specially the ones working behind the scenes, the developers , the technical supporters , the sponsors , the facilitators , each one involved in making 7 cups what it is today , y'all do so much around , and it's all super acknowledged and appreciated, thankyou so much for curating this amazing place for all of us to seek comfort in !! Thankyouuu โค
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Thank you Sun for the compassionate words. You yourself amazing and it reflects in your compassionate support and contributions here in LSR and member chatrooms and in other projects that you are part of. Thank you for being here with us and being amazing.
Hello loveliees, I am a week late, got caught up with somethings, nevertheless , Here I am with yet another bunch of fantastic people I've met here and grown to be fond of , over time ! โค
๐ป @dtanushree - no post inclusive of the people who've supported me , and whom I admire , would ever be completed without you .
Thankyou for being the more brave one out of the two of us , and for messaging me after the brief interaction on the "find a twin" post , I didn't even know what that is all about haha, but was just so happy that I've got the best of the bests on 7 cups by my side and yay I am sorted now xD .. words aren't enough to express how blessed I feel to have come across you, you mean alot to me Tanuu, thankyou for being yourself , thankyou for being there for me , you would disagree but I'll say it again. ...I'll definitely feel alot more lost without you on this site ... it's so needed we get a glow stick to help us wander through the dark alleys on here ... thankyou for being my glow stick ! The brightest beam of light ever !! You're being missed around , is an understatement , my friend ! Big hugsโค
๐ป @blissart - blisssss, if I could sum it all up ,I'd just say -- " I feel so calm to see you around " ... whenever I see you in LSR , I know the room is in good hands, I know everything is going to be smooth and fabulous for all !
Your dedication in supporting fellow listeners is immeasurable, I'd really like to take this opportunity and appreciate you again, for being such a remarkable presence on the site , you're calm, poised , professional, kind , supportive and just so amazing ! Truly admire your support and more importantly, the manner of your support , it's top notch ! Safe to say, you're one of those who inspired me to become a Peer supporter, and who continue to inspire me each day , even more ! Your kindness and support is a blessing, truly!! Thankyou for all that you do for the community! Hugssโค
๐ป @SparkyGizmo - Sparkyyy Sparkkkk , I don't know where to begin with you, you're the highest level of "awesomeness" , like your name and profile picture, you truly have this sparkling bright presence everywhere you are, forums , PMs, groups ,everywhere quite literally !!
Super sure many and anyone who comes across you, would agree with me ! Sparky Gizmo -the shiniesttt person on 7 cups , never a dull moment with you around, you know your way around and you show how it's done ! Giving out high fives and hugs, bowing and appreciating when you find someone doing great , you don't wait ...You see Good and you call it out , at that very moment...and that's something I've really learned from you ! It's an admirable trait to uplift others around and you my friend, are the best in business ! I have found myself admiring you more with every passing day, you're magical hehe ! Stay Youuu, the world certainly needs more of your sparkling energy!!You are truly one in a million! Thank you for being the kindest gem! *big hugss* โค
๐ป @Starmedia - Starrrr, Ive known and have been working with you over quite some time now, and you never cease to amaze me . The great work ethics you possess, the kind, comforting, relaxed , supportive and encouraging qualities of yours make you such a great leader ... your considerate approach , the way how you take all teammates together and believe in working as a team is so very appreciated! Thankyou for hearing out my honest feedbacks xD and thankyou for supporting me through and through ! Your guidance and encouragement, really mean alot , and I admire you so much , you're so effortlessly graceful and sweet , I don't know if you realise it often , but you leave a huge positive impact on everyone you come across to ( in the true sense, someone who really spreads positivity around) !! Thankyou for being so caring ! Hugssss โค
๐ป @QuietMagic - Heya J , long time hehe , I hope you're doing well ! This appreciation is long due for you , I cant thank you enough for your help and support in my listening journey . If anyone wants to learn the art of reflection and validation ,they should come to you .... you have the ability to make anyone feel so much heard , acknowledged, comfortable and validated. One of the best mentors this site has had , for sure ! And I am honored to have received some of your exceptional guidance , I hold our conversations and your active listening tips close by , and truly am grateful to have met you here ! Thankyou for all that you do , you're very very very appreciated ! I do wish to see you around in some chatrooms soon lol , at your pace, always !! Continue spreading your magic , always !! ๐คโค๐ค
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Thanks Sun for such kind words, its an overwhelming feeling when u know u could inspire someone . Always proud of u , keep shining and spreading light and warmth
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
My wonderful Good Day Sunshine, I cannot thank you enough for including me in your appreciation post! woo hoooooo, it's an amazing feeling to read your words and to also feel your true emotion through them. I feel it, I feel every bit of it. I'm incredibly grateful and it feels great for me to hear how you see me, how you percieve me, who I am and what I'm all about as you see it through your eyes! Thank you for seeing value in me my friend!
I remember when we first met. I must say, it was a powerful moment for me. I was so like......okay, I know I have just seen greatness, right before me. I truly felt like, give it time, give Good Day Sunshine their time and space. They will create their own destiny on this site. You came to this site with highly portable skills, the total package and I saw you as someone that was a true gift to all of us, to this site from the beginning. Thank you for being the true gift to me!
You got this my friend! You are truly rocking the house! Once again Good Day Sunshine, I *bow in front of your greatness* In addition, I remember why I gave you the nickname "Good Day Sunshine". For anyone that doesn't know it's a song by the Beatles and I had said, you can't listen to that song and not get in a great mood! So, this one is for you Good Day Sunshine, everywhere you go on the site, you truly spread joy, help others, and you are one of those people that make the magic happen around here. In honor of you, I will listen to that song once again, this morning before I do anything else on this site! big *hugs* and *high fives*
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Dear Sunshine,
First of all, sorry for the late response! I am still a bit slow in checking forum notifications and I hope you understand!
Secondly, I appreciate all these kind words so much, they mean a lot to me. I consider you very kind, warm, empathetic, caring compassionate, dedicated and quite amazing as well. Seeing you being appreciative, supportive and encouraging towards everyone (our teammates, a lot of our community members, other leaders as well as me), it often warms my heart and I find your kind gestures very sweet, admirable and sincere. Stay the way you are our beautiful Star.
I love the way you shine your positivity around too like a bright sunshine. โค *Sending lots of love and hugs your way* โค
Love,
Star
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I'm reading this today. Although I'm a bit late to read the message. But not late for all the love and support you have always showered on me and this community. I don't know if I were a glowstick for you hehe but I surely am by your side forever. Because that's what friends are supposed to do ;)
You can count on me, always.
I would have missed something immensely beautiful and sweet if we never crossed paths. โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
For me our relationship on cups is forever, timeless and for eternity. ๐ Just like when Dumbledore asks Snape- "After all this time?"
Snape says- "Always."
Even after 100 yrs if you ask me "after all this time"
I'll say, yess always and forever, you mean a lot to me foreverrr!๐๐
*Hugggsss and sendss lots of lovee to my sunshine*
@dtanushree
Aww you make my heart so happy, Tan Tann, I really am at a loss for words lol. After all this time? Always. Yessss. That'll be us *always*. This is oh-so heart warming goodness, yasss our friendship is timeless, eternal and extra extra special. Forever grateful to 7 cups for allowing me to be blessed with such an amazing person in my life, best buddies forever as you say hehe. โค
I'm so emotional now lol. ๐ญ Missing the early days, thankyou for being such a constant ever since, you said you're there always, and you mean it, so grateful for your special existence. Love yaaaa loads! *biggest hugs and much more love back at you* ๐ค
And thankyou for replying to this, I appreciate it so much, nothing as late when it comes to love and kindness, yasss haha! ;)
Hello lovelieees , welcome to another week , another appreciation for another set of wonderful people !! โค
@DonaldDraper - Donziee, I'd really want to thankyou for everything, your support and encouragement is very much appreciated. You're one of the first few people who made me feel comfortable in the rooms , slowly LCR felt home haha , from nudging me to join the room sometime to hosting numerous sessions together, we've come far ...and it has been a very fun ride with you ! I really admire your presence in the community, you certainly are one great leader to look upto ! Thankyou for all that you do !โค
@LuluRings - Luuuu , you have this very pleasant aura around you . Youre a fantastic leader , good in everything you work on , I'll say it again lol ...there's no link on 7 cups that you don't have and probably nothing that you don't know ...and that alone is so inspiring , you make things look so effortless and easy going (which we know is not true haha ) . Truly an honor to know you here , big thankyou for your time and dedication for the community ! I know it first hand ,what it means to be under your guidance , and I honestly feel blessed, thankyou for being an amazing listener, mentor , leader ,human ! Stay fabuloussss . โค
@ouiCherie - Cherie, my sweet sweet friend, I am so thankful to you for all the support and your kindness, I bug you alot with questions haha , and you ALWAYS answer them and guide me through ! I still remember once when in LSC you shared how you're not super confident about applying for roles ....welp... look at you now, with so many amazing roles ..so many fantabulous ways to contribute to the site , I for one am proud of you and always wishing the best for you ! Special thanks for your work with the academy programs and forums , you're super super appreciated โค
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou this is tow tweet Sunny ๐ค
Thank you as well for being a friend and support along the journey. Feels like a long time ago since that LSC, isn't it? ๐
Ooo... Don has done countless hosting with you and once/ 1x/ single ever with me... xD *kidding*
Love Don and Luke to bits too โก
@ouiCherie never too late to change that ๐
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Thank you for this! You're always way too sweet to me lol to everyone, honestly. You're wonderful for it though, and I've loved being able to watch you grow and continue to grow on your listener journey here!
Group support is super incomplete without our lovely moderators , a special appreciation shout out for all the fantastic Community Moderators for doing so much for the community, it is absolutely not an easy task to be a mod lol , and y'all literally do it as a Job ๐ฎ I have immense amount of respect and admiration for each one of you !!
Thankyou for being so supportive, responsive , helpful and encouraging towards everyone, with y'alls presence we feel safer in rooms and more comfortable to provide / seek support!!
Biggest thankyouuu !! All the fun , the jokes , the support , the cheer , for everything that you do ....very very appreciated !! โค
Tagging some Com Mods with whom I've had the pleasure to work and be around with ! Y'all are so so lovely !! Thankyou for being a part of 7 cups , we are grateful for each of yours time and efforts in the community! ๐ค
@CommunityModElliot @CommunityModRobin @CommunityModAlex @CommunityModMae ( miss you ,Mae , you're not forgotten ๐ขโค) @CommunityModCharlie @CommunityModJennie @CommunityModAnne @CommunityModSage @CommunityModMorgan
This week's appreciation is even more special because it's comprising of our lovely members, who are a valuable part of the 7 cups community and who make the chatrooms comfortable, supportive and friendly for all. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed , we appreciate you lots ! Y'all are so special โค
@AiMeraki -: From all our interactions, and wherever I see you be it in forums or rooms, you're always such a supportive presence, making people feel welcomed and comfortable, also supporting and engaging with everyone.
I really like how fun and cheerful you are during sessions, keeping the room so lively ! Thankyou for being a part of 7 cups , Meraki , you're super duper sweeetโค
@lilme -: I often see you as a caregiver of the group hehe, you're so warm and give off such amazing vibes . Always entering rooms with hugs and spreading so much cheer around. Thankyou for being a lovely part of 7 cups, lilme , you're very much cherished here and we all enjoy your presence alot. Keep rocking and keep being your goofy, fun self , *hugs* ! โค
@Lolowise475 -: lolo , I admire you so much, right from my early days in the sharing circle , always being open to share despite feeling low. Thankyou for being a part of 7 cups , it is always a joy to have you around in any rooms, specially our favorite haha the special events room, you're an enthusiastic participant and it is wonderful to have you around . Thankyou for being here and spreading hope ! โค
@Exulansis00 -: group chatrooms are empty without cutie Exuu's lurking and sessions are incomplete without your nomming banners ๐ jk hehe , Exuu sweet Exuu , you've been such a pleasure to interact with , so cheerful and sweet . I really like how you welcome everyone in the room . Your sharing circle hosting skills are top notch as well, thankyou for being here and making 7 cups a better place for all . Keep being your lovely self ! โค
@ZenArashi - : Zen Zen , hope you're doing well, talk about sharing circle and then impossible to not mention you as well, one of the most fabulous hosts in the room, who does such an awesome job in making sure people feel welcomed, heard and supported . Really appreciate your kind and empathetic nature , and your presence in the rooms . Thankyou for being YOU , you're awesome! โค
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Awww ๐๐ This made my day, Sun!! You're amazing and caring and I cherish your presence!!
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Super duper caring, fun, beautiful, cheerful, supportive and sweeet sunnyyyyyy!!!
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awww sunny ๐ฅบ๐๐ this really made my day! thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you know how owsum powsum you are. Thank you so much for all the support you give me including the fun conversation in rooms and your during your sessions. You never fail to brighten my day and make me smile ๐๐๐
Secret time -: I've always been in awe of all the hosts on cups ever , I believe it is one of the most challenging tasks , to keep the room in order , to host a bunch of people , to keep the room engaged, supportive , safe , welcoming , fun , informative , enjoyable...all at once lol , truly a task ๐ฎ . As a host and a room participant ( room supporter / Mod ) , it gets really challenging at times to hold a group of diverse individuals together and make sure all feel equally involved and heard , and encouraged to participate , but our lovely people give their best ! โค
@richuyulin , mention group support, hosting and moderating and then not tag you is * simply incomplete * , lin linnnnn , I know you shy away from appreciations but know you get these because you deserve it and more , you truly do , I've had the pleasure to co host and co mod with you , and also see you in action numerous times , I see your consistent efforts for group support and maintaining the quality and safety in rooms , you do alot ... ALOT for the community , and trust me, all is super acknowledged and appreciated , from being a great host , mod and room participant , to being a group support quality mentor, supporting new leaders in group support , brainstorming on ways to make it all better for everyone, compiling resources and helpful information...now these are only from what I see and know, I know you put in tremendous efforts and so much time behind the scenes as well . So lin, you gotta accept this one , you truly deserve this , I believe in the fantastic leader you are and I know you're a force to be reckoned with ! Happy to know you here , and proud to be your friend! Always be your enthusiastic and simply awesome self โค
@LivingInDiscomfort123 , Hi hi Liv, don't be surprised hehe , you are deserving of recieving shout outs for your wonderful presence in group chatrooms . To mention though, there was a brainstorming session for group support chatrooms, and I was in awe of your thoughts and suggestions, you were honest about how you felt and what could be done to improve room support quality , loved how you presented your valuable insights there. As for being a room supporter , I see you as an active participant and host in sharing circle room, you're a warm and shiny presence, greatly appreciate how you frame thoughtful responses after shares and truly do your best in making someone feel heard and validated , your words have power, remember that, they are straight from your โค and they go straight to the reader's โค as well . Can't wait to see you shining more brightly , I see all the light in you, and I know you've got this ! ๐
@kindLemonade , Okiee okiee Lemonnn, you are an emerging host and you've set the bar with your exceptional hosting skills, I'd say more like your " room " skills , you're a fabulous host and presence around , be it in listener chatrooms or member ones , and I always feel so proud to see you around, it's said we can all take our time through things around here , no set time to " do " anything , you've been here for a while, took your time and applied for some great roles recently, and it makes me really happy to say that you got it all, you're creating a powerful impact and we appreciate everything you do . On a more personal level, I really enjoy hosting with you and the admiration is definitely mutual , thankyou for being so upbeat and fun . Also an added appreciation for your amazing ice breakers and forum threads . You're appreciated muchly, keep being your bright and kind self โค
@Unique73 , Uniiii ๐ฎ , safe to say , you make me so proud, I feel incredibly happy to see you shine around in community, specially in chatrooms , be it with listener check ins , sharing circles, pop ups or other guided sessions, you've already made your presence felt so strongly, it is a great sight to see you around, and to see you host , you do it so efficiently, adding your own Unique charm to it , and making these sessions for all participants so fun , supportive and engaging. Youve always been so kind towards everyone, be it participating actively in sessions, or offering 1-1 suppprt to someone needing it. You make me so happy with your presence and by being your ossum self , you're kind , beautiful , sweet and exceptionally compassionate, thankyou for being a part of 7 cups community , you're cherished โค
@MagicalSarah , Hey hey Sarah, hope all izz well with you ๐ , where do I begin with your hosting ๐ฎ , you're one of the finest hosts in the community, it is such a Joy to be able to attend any of your sessions , you add a personal touch of Magic in your hosting, the script doesn't look so scripted then haha , thankyou for being so passionate about hosting and creating a lovely vibe with your presence, you make sure all feel involved and engaged . I love how you add relevant quotes to your responses , make them so much more impactful and powerful, and ofcourse... beautiful, just as you . Thankyou for spreading your cheery vibe around the community , always great to see you around . You're always willing to learn and continue to improve and I really admire your raw and honest shares ( in LSC ) , you're always so humble and ready to accept mistakes and work on them , super inspiring ! โค
Hi @Sunisshiningandsoareyou,
Thank you so much for this shout out of appreciation! Needed this reminder today.
Sun, you're honestly amazing at everything you do! The positive energy you bring to rooms is felt the moment you enter. I would even dare say, your positive energy is contagious. You're an amazing host, and mod. I love co-hosting / co-modding sessions with you, but attending them is also something to look forward to. Keep on shining and being amazing! Looking forward to seeing what else you'll accomplish on your listener journey.
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This was unexpected tbh!๐
Dear @Sunisshiningandsoareyou , I have to say you're really good in giving surprises, ๐
Thank you sooooo much for acknowledging and appreciating it, means a lot!โค
Thank you for everything you do here, there are lots of things I learn from you, from handling busy rooms, graciously hosting sessions to being an amazing listener ! There's lot to learn and get inspired from you!โค
Thank you again!โค
Aww.. Suni ๐ All izz well with me, Suni, and I hope all izz well with you too! ๐ค
Thank you so so much for that tag! The first time I read your post, it made me laugh happily because once again I found a special person here. Seriously, you and some of the people I know here are definitely so great in making appreciation posts like this, taking time to appreciate others, and with lots of love and sincerity too -you guys are just special! I hope I can be more like you; a good writer and such an attentive person to others, a kind soul indeed ๐ฅฐ
I'm a slow thinker, slow at typing, and slow in making good words also (that's why I'm often using quotes when validating during hosting lol), so, I just wanna say that You Are Beautiful. I can feel your beautiful presence every time I saw you in the group chatroom, I can feel the beauty in you, and I believe you truly are a beautiful person here and in real life. So, stay beautiful inside out, Suni!
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
And we gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
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Your warm-shine admirer,
Sarah @--;----
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I love that there are so many lovely and vibrant images popping up in this thread. Thank you for joining GLDD course , Sun - you are an amazing leader and so glad to have you in this program