Out Of Site *but* Not Out Of Mind. ❤
Hey hey lovely people coming across, I hope July is treating y'all well. 💛
(❤This is not a farewell thread❤)
I was a bit hesitant to make this thread, mostly because I could consider a "why" behind "some" people not being on the same page about this. And hey, that's okay, we all think and work differently, have different experiences and lessons and how we apply those learnings in our future etc, makes sense for two people not agreeing over something, or having a different perspective on the same thing. Glass half full or half empty lol.
Having said that, I'd go ahead with it anyway xD because I have my reasons in place and I for one, value them enough to give them a space.
Hopefully we have some others who'd be on my page too, or least be willing to see it the way I do. I promise it won't hurt to try. 💛
When I was new to the forums (or 7 cups in general) I remember coming across these farewell/ on hiatus threads and it really spoke something haha, it was lowkey strange crying and feeling upset about someone leaving, someone that I don't even know or would ever know. Un-freaking-believable how things work for empaths sometimes. All the empaths in the house, I gotchu! :')
Being in those threads, reading the different posts, what really stood-out for me was the "mass-tags", or simply, tags, a lot of them.
Newbie me used to think if I would ever make a post in one of these threads meant for farewell, not too hard though, just passing thoughts that would I even be umm "important" enough that someone, anyone, an apparent stranger on the internet, would want to know if I'm around or not, or care about my where-abouts and how-abouts in general, and then I used to think if I'll find any people that would want to know or be tagged in these posts, if I do eventually make one someday.
I've always been fascinated by these threads and have realised that tags in these posts hit different, it's a bittersweet feeling that someone cared enough about you to let you know or make you aware of their where-abouts, to use their 'apparent' last moments in this platform (for the timebeing) to let *you* know that you've made some impact on them and their journey so far, that they remembered you in those moments, or that they didn't want to go before that one last "glance" at you.
I love-hate getting tagged in these posts. I love it because of the above said, it feels *unexplainable* kind of good to realise that someone would think of me right before they decide to leave (for whatever time frame that is), it's nice to know that I created some sort of impact that they knew in their heart and their mind that hey hey atleast Sun would want to know and would care enough to know about me. (Sun really does care and appreciates every single of these tags, yall)
And well ofcourse, hate (it's a strong word and I typically avoid using it, but really haha I hate goodbyes of any kind xD), hate because oh my, now that you've tagged me, it's just another reminder that we've established some sort of bonding and it is really awful to imagine this place without you now. But *sigh* it be like that sometimes! :')
Okay now all of that aside. And to quench your confusion about how the title links to the content lol. Let's move ahead xD
I've been on this platform for over 2 years now, and I've met countless people here, all amazing in their own wonderful ways.
Some I meet through forums, some via personal chats, some in group chats, by working together in a project and so on. Different people and different ways to meet them and see them around, I must say, I don't forget people quite easily, and definitely not the ones that have been kind, to me or in general. Now thing is, on a platform like this, there's a plethora of kind people haha, human brain can only memorize somewhat heh? xD
Soooo the other day, I was randomly thinking about someone from here who's unfortunately not around the site anymore, and it clicked that, we should have a place to throw in these random reminders out there.
A place to not just show gratitude towards someone who once was a more connected part of your life here, but to also sort of leave a "tribute". I get this might sound too mushy and philosophical (in a way) too lol, but I kept myself in this place (again, #PerksOfBeingAnEmpath 😛) and thought to myself, that if I were to take a break or step away from this wonderful place and people for a while, somewhere I'd want to be "not-forgotten" also, and then another thought to support, how gratifying it would feel to someday come back and see that there was atleast one person that thought of me even when I wasn't really around, or that, maybe just maybe for one person even, me being out of site, didn't have to mean, me being out of their mind altogether.
Trust me when I say this xD it felt beautiful to just picture this haha. Now I'm only wondering how it must feel "actually" someday, when it does happen, because *sigh* as much we'd like to deny, we know there's a life off cups, that can go all things demanding and pull us away sometime, something I believe everyone here has experienced in their time being here (especially on a listener account) or should be willing to accept, because again, #reality is definitely a good mirror!
What I do also know, is that, I'm not alone. I'm not the only one who randomly thinks of people here when they aren't active or around, for xyz reasons. Have seen so many people mentioning how a certain someone has made their life better and how they wish they could check on them or simply thank them for it.
A simple message like "I'm thinking of you." works magic.
Hoping that we all can use this space to give a shout-out to those that randomly cross your mind, be it while coming across a forum post by them, a series they mentioned they like, remembering someone with the name "orange" when you're nomming one (it has happened lol) or someone with "moon" in their name when you're gazing at night sky etc etc there's countless opportunities for these kind souls to cross our minds. I know you know it already. 💛
Who knows, some day they may or may not come across the tag and I can bet anything on this, it would make them feel happy and *remembered*. Orrr even if not, it'll be a good surprise to yourself how much you remember someone or about them still, despite the many days/ weeks/ months/ years being passed.
Disclaimer: We do want to be mindful about the guidelines, so ofcourse no sharing any personal information or chat details, or anything that you'd know is not good for a "public" forum space, that affects your anonymity or chat confidentiality or someone else's.
We'd use this space for giving a shout out, a message. Something as simple as "I'm thinking about @AwesomeHooman today, they supported me with _____ (brief topic if you're comfortable) or like they were my mentor/ they lead great discussions, they were a friendly face in rooms, they made a good forum post etc anything. Or an even simpler message-- @AmazingBeing I miss you.
Sounds good, people? 😮💛
*sending lots of love and light to everyone* and *offering hugs to those that need them*
❤ We're all real, all humans with emotions here, it's okay to miss people, feel upset about or maybe even cry. None of us are alone in #BeingHuman. ❤
Positive, Caring, Appreciative shout-outs only. Any messages violating such are subject to be removed under forum guidelines. Refer Here if there's any confusion. 💛
Thinking of you, I hope you been doing well, safe and healthy. Idk if/when you're see it, just wanted to let you know you have been in my thoughts whenever you come across this. ❤️
@Max741 , @Justonemoreepisode , @theriverissinging , @iampapaya , @BluedarkAurora , @incognitoknight0101 @compassionateAngel25 , @Cheeringhands , @kindlemonade , @Dreamtouch , @Destiny00 , @CupidthekingofLove
@Aikyaa01 You've been in my thoughts as well <3 ^-^ <3 I appreciate you finding a space for me somewhere *-* floating in the thoughts. We live in a thoughtful world :3
@Aikyaa01
soo muuuchh love to youuu ❤️ thank you, how have you been? You are a beautiful person, know that you got thiss. I believe in you. ✨
Thinking of you @Giovanni11 .. Wishing you a day that’s as awesome as you are! xD💛
Thinking of you, i miss seeing your presence on this site but every teaching moment and legacy are definitely not out of my mind ❤️ know that i cherish you
@Keola @StormDancer @ProfessionalPerspective60 @Roadie @Lyra @ZaraSmiles @QuickJazz @Anomalia @sia1325 @Moonlemon48 @Power
@Chevy81 <3 I'm still around, but only in non-live member chats these days. But it's really good to hear from you and I hope you're doing well! Don't hesitate to pop into my PMs if you ever want to say hi :)
@Anomalia Anooo it's been sooo long <3 *strolls into your PMs*
@Anomalia
Thinking of you
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Thank you for this beautiful thread and all that you've done on 7cups. Your work are always appreciated.
@finley108: Hey Finley, i miss you dearly. Though you have been on a break for nearly 3 years now and honestly i dont know if your break will come to an end, i'll never forget that you saved me that day.
I'm now a listener just like you, and i'll keep going on this journey, which you inspired me that much.
Thank you for choosing me that day.
You're dearly missed.
Aw how kind, @HearingCloud, I appreciate you lots, thankyou. ❤
Lovely to read the shout-out for Finley, amazing how they supported you then and look at you giving it back, honoring their support and friendship with you by supporting so many others. Love this chain of empathy, we are unstoppable Haha. Much love to you! ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Sun, this is a beautiful idea ... 💛
Seeing all the people tagged here, even when I didn't meet many of them, makes me miss them too 🌻
Thank you so much for creating this space to remember all our friends, hoping that they come here someday to see how much we love and think of them 😊
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Hey Sun that's such an amazing post I'm sure you spoke for the many people who have had the same posts. You said it truly that even if our friends are not here they are still in our hearts 😊
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Omg Sunny you are soo amazing always! I love your posts, they shower with me positivity! I am listener you know! :)😇😇😇 🤍😇🌻🌻🌻
You are soo inspiring always, friend!!! Wish you best health and blissful life!! 🤍🤍🤍😇😇😇
@Starmedia
Some goodbyes hurt, some goodbyes are necessary but a goodbye will never mean forgetting you for me. Hope life is treating you well.
@BlueDarkAurora I keep Star in my dearest thoughts also! 🤗❤
@jasmineishereforu @AriadneLove @richuyulin @VerseArt @StargirlTina @Rashmieee @BlueDarkAurora @Softfaith2004
Sending a telepathic "I miss you" signal lol! Hope you receive it and know someone's thinking of you! ❤
Awww, I miss you too @Sunisshiningandsoareyou 💕
Thank you for thinking of me and this beautiful message. This is still my most fav post here! ✨️
Take care and lots of love!
@VerseArt Aye ofcourse, Verseeee! You've been in my thoughts for a while now. How have you been? ❤ Hope you've been taking good care of yourself also!
Aww that's so sweet, Thankyouu, sending lots of love back! 🤗
@VerseArt
Been thinking about you lately