Oh wow! I would have left way sooner if I knew that would be the response!
When some of the people I most look up to and take as guiding lights in this spectacularly confusing world say such astonishing things, I’m limited to noting it is ineffably touching. A humbled, sincere thank you to you all.
Yeah, about that…
Right at the very moment I was stepping out the door, daydreaming about an extended spell of hiding under the bed, Ven. Sujato asked if I would be an admin (just as a backup—to the best of my understanding, as well as intentions—and maybe someone to fiddle around with settings on behalf of the mods if needed should others not be available). In turn, I’ll definitely be around in some capacity, but do plan on sailing off into a much quieter relationship with the forum mostly focused on the meta channels/SC centric threads and such things.
Rest assured though, I will still be keeping an eye out for mischievous angles I can take on Ven. Yodha’s glorious Dhamma work.
Well now that truly is an unbelievable statement of supreme kindness… to be willing to bear the results of such kamma is really quite a thing; most humbling indeed. Out of great care for you, though, I must encourage against it.
Really, much thanks; I’ll be chortling a while yet.
Hi Aminah, thanks so much for your kindness and wisdom, and for making this forum and this world a little bit brighter and better. We have had many wonderful people on our moderation team, but I think I can say with some confidence, that we have never had anyone quite so silly. In all the best ways, of course!
Thank you so much Aminah!
You have contributed so much to the forum and made my short stint as a mod much more fun. I totally echo what the others above have said.
Mega mettā
Dear Aminah, Thank you for all of your wise work as a moderator and I’m so glad you’ll still be around. You’ve always been so wise and kind and thoughtful. It occurs to me that people that are lucky enough to know you personally must treasure you as a friend.
Once again, thank you all so much. Truly, it’s so touching and is surely excellent testimony to the kindness and care that circulates through this forum mentioned in the OP.
By the way, I ought to let you know, if the Sila Police ever come for me, I’m giving your names as character references!
Dear Aminah, I’ve said enough mushy things behind the scenes, to spare the full exposition here… but I don’t think I ever told you that one of the reasons that I considered taking on a mod role here, was because of your presence here, and the admiration of the skillfull way you handle yourself. The humour is a much loved extra!
I’m in a bit of a flap about trying to pack a bag at the moment (there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to fit a steamer!!!) and I’m so sorry that I can’t pause to try and think of a more creative way to again, express how touching it all is. So I’ll just through over a massive digital hug before dashing off.
May you be happy, peaceful, freed from all suffering.