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by MistyMagic
Last post
 November 2nd
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “ Please add me. ” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “ Please remove me. ”
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by amiablePeace77
Last post
 August 23rd
...See more THREAD CLOSED Thanks everyone for submitting your ideas about discussion topics!  Hello everyone, we hope you’re all doing okay. 💙 Today, we would like to give you an update on discussions taking place in the 50+ and mindfulness community. At the moment we are in the process of working on discussion templates and also creating new ones for discussions in future. Soulsings [http://www.7cups.com/@soulsings], adventurousBranch3786 [http://www.7cups.com/@adventurousBranch8786]and me, amiablePeace77 [http://www.7cups.com/amiablePeace77]  want to offer you the best options possible and for this we need your help. Please submit possible discussion topics in this thread, example Dealing with feelings of loneliness. Kindly let us know as well what discussion times fit you best. Kindly also give us feedback on the how the discussions have been going and what you would like to see changed. We kindly ask you to use constructive criticism and avoid being critical and we can work on it.  We appreciate your help 🙏 www.7cups.com/@soulsings [http://www.7cups.com/@soulsings]amiablePeace77 [http://amiablepeace77]adventurousBranch3786 [http://www.7cups.com/@adventurousBranch8786]
Celebrating 5th Cupversary adventurousBranch3786
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 July 24th
...See more Hello everyone!  Please join me in celebrating 5 years of @adventurousBranch3786 wonderful presence on 7 Cups!  In the past, adventurousBranch has supported everyone in their role as room supporter with incredible kindness and professionalism.   We are grateful to have you in the community and appreciate you being a great room supporter and teammate.  Happy 5th cupversary @adventurousBranch3786.  We hope there will be many more to come! <3 Please join this celebration and share some love with branch! 
Game time! 😃 Word association!
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Hello everybody, ready for a word association game? Here is how it goes.  I will give a word and you give your association to it. Then the next person will give their association to your word and so on. Which word do you associate with the word Nature?
Let's Play - Change One Word
by CalmWhisper22
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Change One Word Here's how it works: Example -- Blowing leaves Turnover leaves Apple turnover Apple pie I'll start: Ocean waves
Your First letter is last letter of last post
by CalmWhisper22
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more The first letter of your word, will be the last letter of my word. No names, no words shorter than 3 letters. 1. Rainbow 2. Water 3. ????
Ramblings 3
by Iamwhoiamwhoami
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more Nothing new, same issues . I miss the people here. I have been really struggling the last few months. I have been really trying and it seems like I am going back instead of forward.
What is something you really enjoyed to eat or do as an activity recently?
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more Check-In November 18 to 20, 2024
What do you really care about?
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Check-In for November 14-17, 2024 "You have to work, pay your expenses, take care of your family or friends who are in need, complete the class assignment, and prepare your own food. There are certain non-negotiables, but while you are doing all of these “have-to” things, consider what you care about. * Do you want to improve yourself? * Do you want to learn something new? * What do you really care about?
Sharing beautiful stories
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more Could you briefly describe one of your life's stories that you always enjoy remembering and that always brings a smile to your face?
Summary Discussion The Fear of Aging
by pamharley003
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more Last week in the discussion We spoke about the fear of aging> I would like to add a little more to it of the 5 fears of aging and what they mean. As we all begin to get older we are faced with some concerns for ourselves. I know personally I am going to be 60 soon and wonder do I have my life where it needs to be and to what means can I make to make sure my life ones are taken care of. There are 5 main fear to people as we get old: 1. Losing independence - We fear as we grow older the need to ask family or friends for help because we can not do things like we did when we were younger. We may ask for help around the inside and outside of our homes because we can not bend or carry things we need to do in keeping our homes looking good.  We may ask in helping to take care of ourselves if we are living with our children because we grew to old to live alone. We may have a hard time cooking or just plain taking care of our hygiene.  2. Deteriorating health - As we begin to age we may be faced with medical bot mental and physical health problems. We may have a stroke enabling us not to function with daily activities. We may have a heart attack , cancer or alzeheimer disease. 3. Loneliness - When we live alone because our children grew old enough to leave home or lost a spouse to passing away we experience being sad to be alone. Our children may live in another star or country and seeing them like we did can cause loneliness. 4. Financial insecurities - As we age we begin to worry if we will have money to survive as the economy is changing, forcing more demand on rent, gas for vehicles, food increases and medication increases.  We begin to wonder if our Social Security will be enough to make ends meet or will we have to take on part time jobs just to survive. 5. Death - not a topic I want to think about but it is a way of life and we need to make sure our finances are in place if we should leave it to others to take care of. Many begin to feel if there will be pain and suffering experienced when we do pass.  How can we deal with these fears mentioned above, we can keep a healthy intake of our lives. We can eat and exercise more to prolong a healthy life style. We begin to take hold of our emotional help speaking to family or friends maybe even seeing a therapist to help us cope with it. We can get involved in community activities to keep our time going and not be lonely. 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Empty nester who never flew
by SensitiveSpruce4756
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi, this is my first post, it's 4am because I have chronic insomnia. But I'll probably be able to go back to sleep in about an hour, I usually do.  I got married because I was 32 and tired of being alone. Then I had a baby because I thought I had a partner. But he went to work and I was in the house far from my friends, taking care of the house and the child and trying not to lose my mind. I told myself that when she grew up I would have a life, get good work, that my purpose would come out like the sun shining light on the world. I never expected a traditional life to be satisfying for me, but it took up so much of my time and energy that I never developed the rest of myself. When my daughter went to college I discovered that I couldn't remember how to live. When I talked to my husband about the life I want he said "I'm not like that," so now I know for sure that I've spent half of my life with someone who isn't a partner. I have things I like to do, and I am willing to do them alone, but I'm disappointed at how everything about adulthood seems to be about being alone, just like so much of my childhood. I'm nearly 60 and have never had the connection and community and purpose that I spent my childhood dreaming of. Sometimes I connect with people but their lives are busier and more full than mine, so they don't have interest in building a life together. I've connected with some people via an online class, we are building community there, maybe that's all I will get, but I still dream of one day having people to work with and make a life with in person.  Thanks for reading if you've gotten this far. 😊 It's felt good to write this out. 
What is one of your most cherished childhood memories with your mother?
by Letsstartliving
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Mine is— When I was little, I had a nightmare that someone was on our roof. I woke up terrified, screaming, "Vo mujhe maar dega, vo mujhe maar dega!" ("He'll kill me, he'll kill me!"). My mother rushed to my side and gently asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told her that someone was on the roof and they were going to hurt me. Without hesitation, she held my hand and led me to the roof to show me there was no one there. I clung to her tightly, begging her to come back downstairs because I was afraid they would hurt us both. But she reassured me with calm strength and said, "Dekho, koi bhi to nahi hai yaha." (“Look, there’s no one here.”). Under the moonlight, I looked at her and noticed how radiant she looked. She was glowing, her beauty illuminated by the gentle light, and in that moment, I told her, "Mummy, aap pari jaisi lag rahi ho." ("Mummy, you are looking like an angel.”). She smiled, and it was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. That smile made me feel so safe, so protected, that all my fear and the nightmare seemed to vanish. It’s one of my favorite childhood memories with her, a moment that still warms my heart.
Are you aging well?
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Check-In November 7- 10, 2024 Even though aging is unavoidable, there are some indicators that one is aging well. Having sustained energy levels throughout the day is one of the signs of healthy aging.  Aging well includes maintaining a good range of motion and flexibility. Regular stretching exercises and activities like yoga or Pilates can help improve flexibility, ensuring that joints remain mobile and reducing the risk of injuries. Adequate rest and proper nutrition are very important and of course healthy sleep. Are you aging well and what are you doing current to ensure your body gets what it needs at your age?
Expectations about the future
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Check-In November 4-6, 2024 Do you feel that our expectations about the future get better when we age and if so why or why not?

Welcome, friends, to the 50 & Over Community Online Community at 7 Cups of Tea. This is a place where anyone dealing with 50plus issues can meet with others and share ideas and community together. The name of our community is “50plus” but the community is open to all people, adults and teens (teens in forums), that are interested in discussion topics that people midway through life face and beyond.

We are here for serious and lighthearted discussion, for dealing with challenges and having fun. You are not alone; we are all here with you 💙

Main Forums: Discussions Schedule and Topics , New Member Welcome ----   Check In ----   Games, Quizzes and Fun  ----  Wellness and Health   Challenges We Face   ----  Enjoying Life Hobbies, what gives us joy, creativity, ideas, poetry, art, music  ----   Team Tools and Announcements   ----   Welcome, friends, to the 50 & Over Community Online Community at 7 Cups of Tea.

Please let us know what works for you and other ideas you have that will make 50plus a supportive place for you.

Please respect others opinions, even if we strongly disagree. There is no right or wrong answer here. Please avoid conflict or arguments. If something occurs that seems objectionable, message me and send link soulsings  

For more detailed information about how to behave in the forums and in 7 Cups in general:(these are copy and paste until the Dev Team fixes links permissions)

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50plus is a place where anyone dealing with 50plus issues at this time of life can meet with others and share ideas and community together. We are here for serious and light hearted discussion, for dealing with challenges and having fun. You are not alone, we are all here with you.

Please let us know what works for you and other ideas you have that will make 50plus a supportive place for you.

Please respect others opinions, even if we strongly disagree. There is no right or wrong answer here. Please avoid conflict or arguments. If something occurs that seems objectionable, please send a message to with a link so they can easily find the spot.   http://www.7cups.com/@soulsings

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