How My Listening Journey Has Been So Far
Hey there! I’m Aly. It’s been about a week since I’ve joined 7 Cups as a listener. Signing up, I didn’t have much thoughts about it. I enjoyed listening to my friends talk about their interests and even their problems! So I’d say that I was a fairly good listener.
After a few days spent chatting with some members, I never realized how fulfilling and rewarding it is to just listen. One user I talked with told me that they were so happy at the end of our conversation. I instantly beamed when I read it. It was so, so, so fulfilling.
We often take listening for granted, when in reality it’s such a powerful tool! How will we be able to find support and meaning in our lives if we couldn’t listen to each other, right?
Signing out, Aly (your resident KPOP fan)
@alykaashi
Aly, this was such a lovely post to read!! You're spot on. It can be a very fulfilling experience. Moments like that always give a little extra assurance and confidence in our role as listeners. Glad to hear that you had a positive experience like that. Listening is indeed very powerful. (Also, what's your favorite kpop artists) :)💜
@alykaashi
Hello Aly, welcome to 7Cups :D
It's such a nice feeling, being able to help those that need to reach out to somebody, and providing them a safe space to be heard about certain topics they most often don't feel comfortable talking about in other contexts.
Even though we're here to support and listen to the members, there's always a great feeling of joy and fulfillment when the member felt like you were helpful and they're openly grateful about it.
Fortunately enough, sometimes we get what we give.
Feel free to send me a message if you're ever in doubt of how to proceed in a certain point of the conversation, I know how difficult it can be sometimes, very particularly when you're just starting out. Remember you can also ask in our Listener Support Room, where you'll find other listeners more than willing to help you :)
Best of wishes in your journey
@Theothersideofyourmirror
can you dm me? pls