Hosting Heros 🌟
I hope everyone is having a lovely relaxing Sunday and preparing for the week ahead. It is time for us to take a look at our very first Hosting Hero!
To announce our very first Hero Host, it seems perfectly fitting that we begin with highlighting and recognising one of our most dedicated facilitators who has offered their time, patience and kindness since Nov 2022 with an amazing log of 290 sessions!
It came as no surprise to me that CalmRosebud received many nominations in our first week of launching our new Hero Hosts. Many Sharing Circle Members, Listeners and hosts look up to you and appreciate all that you do. During your sessions, you are always seen giving your time and compassion to support members and ensure the smooth running of the room. You are always welcoming and friendly and provide everyone with a fair opportunity to join the queue and let their voice be heard. You have always pushed yourself to be the best host you can be and your latest post examining the therapeutic benefits of group support and Sharing Circles has been deeply insightful.
Above all, Rose lets her brilliant sense of humour and amazing personality shine through week in, week out and always stays down to Earth. Her passion and enthusiasm for Sharing Circles continues to burn bright. Thank you for being awesome!
So without further ado, please join me in congratulating
@CalmRosebud for being our first Hosting Shero!
And the amazing graphic was made by our Hosting Shero herself @CalmRosebud!
To nominate our next Hosting Hero, fill out this form
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Congratulations! Thank you for leading with care, positivity, and grace! You're an inspiration.
Bud bud
Congrats @CalmRosebud 👏
@Lou73 @CalmRosebud. A huge, huge huge CONGRATULATIONS to you, Rose. I hope I will be as empathetic as you soon. Have a blast buddy.
@Lou73
CalmRosebud congratulations for being everyone's hero.
Our second hero host is WonderlandAlice00 who has been hosting Sharing Circles on and off since June 2023.
Alice frequently steps up and will help with queue and host when no one else is available. She is so empathetic and kind and actively participates with other members. Alice is great at giving feedback and support has a relaxing and calming presence in the room.
Graphic created by the lovely @CalmRosebud
Please join me in congratulating @WonderlandAlice00 on being an Hosting Shero!
To nominate our next Hosting Hero, fill out this form
@Lou73
Congratulations to our new hero
@Lou73
@wonderlandalice00
Congrats Alice! *high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
Our third Hero Host is the wonderful @Takitoteka who has more than earned the Hero Host title. Taki has been hosting Sharing Circles for longer than the current records date back to and they have contributed to our Hosting Guide and many other aspects of Sharing Circles. They are currently doing amazing work with our Teen Circles and inspiring teens to become hosts too whilst balancing Cups with studying.
Taki is a brilliant host, keeping perfect order of the queue and ensuring that guidelines are followed to keep the room safe and supportive whilst also being friendly and understanding.
(Graphic made by the lovely @CalmRosebud)
Please join me in congratulating @Takitoteka on being a Hosting Hero!
@Lou73
Congrats! *high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@Lou73
Appreciate the nomination. It's been too long since I've visited adult sharing circle though admittedly.
Dear all Members, Listeners and People involved in Hosting Sharing Circles,
I was asking about making a beautiful graphic for the Hosting Hero of the week, and Lou admitted that not many nominations have been trickling in. However, they admitted that they themselves have received handfuls of nominations but of course they are the Leader of the program so they can’t really give their own self pats on the back for their steadfast work and support on behalf of Sharing Circles. I beg to differ, and I’m sure you do toooo!
Lou73, here is an Honorary (not that I have any privileges or rights to bestow any Hosting Hero Award) Hosting Shero Award for our very own Beloved Lou73.
Lou always makes sure the Sharing Circles are safe and supportive. Additionally, Lou has been a part of this community for years, and has demonstrated a passion for supporting the development of Sharing Circles, not only revising the script for adults, but also reviving the Teen Sharing Circles. Additionally, Lou73 has tried for inclusion for hosting by developing (with others) an Accessible Script, so that anyone with visual challenges or even comprehension challenges, can step up to be a Host.
Lou73, your contributions to this community are many. I would like to thank you personally for always being encouraging, validating, and an incredible Communicator. Also, your wry sense of humour keeps me positive. Thank you so much for all you do for all of us, and also on behalf of the many hundreds of Members who have benefited from the support you provide, as well as the additional hundreds and thousands who have benefited from being listened to, supported and validated within the Sharing Circle setting over the years.
Here’s Three Cheers to the One and Only Lou73 🦋!
Please remember, when you see someone hosting a Sharing Circle, and you feel safe, supported and validated, to nominate that person for Hosting Hero/Shero!
Your time is well spent by making that person feel happy that their hard work is being noticed and appreciated!
Love and Courage Always, Your Rose 🌹
I have been part of Lou's circles for the past years and they have always felt safe, supportive and well organized. One of the first people to greet me in the group chats. You are well appreciated, Lou.
Thanks, Rose, for hosting this nomination ❤️
@CalmRosebud
@Lou73
What an amazing moment and a thing of beauty to witness! 😊 ❤️ Rosebud, thank you so very much for your incredibly selfless behavior! Thank you for acknowledging someone that may be humble as well as an "unsung hero" around here from time to time. You made my heart sing! ❤️
That really is what it's all about around here. Teammates supporting and uplifting one another, giving credit where credit is due! I truly love to see the power of positive affirmations!
From my vantage point, something that I have noticed of human behavior is that it's so very easy for people to complain. Many really enjoy doing so. When someone takes the time to appreciate another, goes that extra mile, tries to create a pivotal moment for another...it's a bit monumental! Many times it takes a great deal of exceptional behavior as well as one willing to witness it, to acknowledge it to provide such a great moment.
The magic happens around here everyday! 💫 One has to be willing to create it or willing to see it. Even better if you can do both!
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️ for the pair of you for being wonderful magic makers! Weeeeeeeeee weeeeeeeeee! 😊
@SparkyGizmo Thank you Sparky! You are so right that it is all about teamwork and @CalmRosebud really is a fantastic teammate!
It's definitely easy to complaint but we aim to spread some more happiness and light and appreciation for those supporting others 💜
And thank you for always commenting and hearting my posts, it's always noted 🤗🤗
@Lou73
Keep rocking the house Lou! 😊 ❤️ Nothing pleases me more than for you to know that I'm here to support you and your efforts. I "see you" ❤️ Thank you for "seeing me" too! ❤️
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️
@CalmRosebud omg thank you so much for this! This was genuinely a surprise as we'd discussed skipping a week!
Thank you so much for your very kind words and for taking the time to put this post and the beautiful graphic together for me 💙💙💙
A huge thank you to those who nominated me, it really means a lot that I can't even put into words.
This week's Hosting Shero is the wonderful @Geminieyss4unz
Gem is a truly kind and genuine human who makes room in her life for anyone who needs help. As well as being a Mum and having a busy life, Gem still makes time to host Sharing Circles and spends that time getting to know people in the room. She is warm, comforting and friendly and has an amazing ability to remember people's stories and situations, getting to know people authentically.
Gem is incredibly friendly and patient with new members and has been hosting session for over 6 months! She has become a good friend to many in the Cups community, will ask for help when needed and is always respectful and empathetic to everyone in the room.
(Graphic created by the wonderful @CalmRosebud)
Please join me in congratulating @Geminieyss4unz on being a Hosting Shero!
@Lou73
Congrats! *high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@CalmRosebud
Tytyty everyone especially my twinny calm rosebud. I love u all soo much.
