Community Spotlight - May 2021

Tagging community leaders!
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Hi @ASilentObserver,

Thank you so much for tagging me in this.

If you could teach us one skill that you learned recently, what will it be? Why?
I would teach others tricks in managing tough situations that arise in newbie hub rooms. Things I wish others taught me, but it's something you pick up through experience. Each room has it's own dynamic, and you learn to adjust to it.

The power of one skill I have learnt is the power of ‘sharing’. Often we don’t share because we are fearful of losing our rankings or esteem etc But that is not true, from my learnings. There is enough for all of us in this world. Sharing your success elevates your journey with others and sharing your failures only makes you stronger.

@ASilentObserver

thank you for tagging me in this, its incredible to see these numbers so high!

if you could teach us one skill that you learned recently, what will it be? Why?- I would choose reflection. Reflection helps you understand what others are going through and helps you provide more empathy.

@ASilentObserver thank you for tagging me in this post. I'm glad to see the numbers high! I'm not sure if I can pick a specific skill but, I like validation. It helps people feel heard and valued.

@ASilentObserver A new skill that I have improved recently is to follow my own direction and to let everything around me flow.

@ASilentObserver

yayy this is awesome! i'm so happy to see how amazing our leaders are doing! thank you for this post obs and incredible job everyone!

If you could teach us one skill that you learned recently, what will it be? Why?
i would teach the skill of empathizing! i think in every single situation, being able to empathize with the other people involved can be so helpful and allows everyone to feel respected and supported - even if you may not agree all the time! it allows us to understand how others are feeling so we can make sure we respond the best we can and take everyone into account

⋆ ˚｡⋆✿˚ no rain, no flowers. ˚✿⋆｡˚ ⋆

It says I was tagged, but I don't see where

@ASilentObserver

Glad to see the leaders doing great in their roles! Couldn't be more proud of the community

If you could teach us one skill that you learned recently, what will it be? Why?

I would teach the skill of having proper boundaries.. I feel that this is a core skill both on cups and in real life. Without proper boundaries, we will fail to care for ourselves and others.

@ASilentObserver

Thanks for tagging me in this post 😊

Last weekend I learned something new from my counseling certification program: the fluidity of interaction in group counseling. Of course, online group counseling like we have in Sharing Circle or Small Steps Toward Healthy Habits or Listener Sharing Circle differs from offline group counseling like AA meetings or any sharing circle. SC/SSTHH/LSC tend to have more participants than offline group counseling, so a script, rules/boundaries, and a Moderator are essential to ensure that safe space is provided to all members/participants, not just to the sharer. But I learned that it is okay for group counseling to go out of the script; it is okay for mistakes or irregularities to happen during group counseling. The important thing is for members/participants to participate, so any reactions from them could be a sign of progress. This highlights the importance of a host during this meeting, which is to facilitate a safe space that also serves as a room to grow for all participants.

From this learning, I learn not to be panic when things go out of the script, not to react too firmly or -God forbid- harshly when a member is making a scene intentionally or unintentionally, and last but not least, to be a humble host that always open to constructive criticism.

Thanks for providing me the opportunity to volunteer on 7 Cups. I feel blessed to be in this community and I wish to become a kinder and better host who can be a part of the support systems for members/participants. And for that, I will never stop learning! 😉

Stay magical,

Sarah @--;----

Ps: I just love to tag my awesome Mentors for things like these as a report of my progress as your mentee. Hello @QuietMagic & @LuLuRings, stay super!