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  1. What is one detail you remember about a new definition of belonging?

  2. What is one detail you remember about a small act of trust?

  3. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  4. What question would you ask someone about a small choice with a lasting effect?

  5. What is one detail you remember about a quiet source of purpose?

  6. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a way to offer help thoughtfully?

  7. What advice would you give someone thinking about a quiet source of purpose?

  8. What would make a good story about a choice between comfort and growth?

  9. What is one detail you remember about a hope for your community?

  10. What question would you ask someone about a question without a quick answer?

Easy openers

  1. What would you like to understand better about a kind action nobody noticed?

  2. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a kind action nobody noticed?

  3. What advice would you give someone thinking about a decision that took courage?

  4. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a lesson from uncertainty?

  5. What would make a good story about a reason to begin again?

  6. What would you like to understand better about a choice between comfort and growth?

  7. What is one detail you remember about a belief you changed thoughtfully?

  8. What would you like to understand better about a story you tell yourself about change?

  9. What question would you ask someone about a way you learned patience?

  10. What is one detail you remember about a way to make room for rest?

  11. What is one detail you remember about a future tradition?

  12. What is a small thing you appreciate about a value you understand differently now?

  13. What is a small thing you appreciate about a generous interpretation of a disagreement?

  14. What advice would you give someone thinking about a new definition of belonging?

  15. What is a surprising thing you could say about a definition of success that changed?

Little adventures

  1. What advice would you give someone thinking about a lesson from not getting your first choice?

  2. What would you like to understand better about a new definition of belonging?

  3. What is a small thing you appreciate about a moment of unexpected courage?

  4. What is a small thing you appreciate about a lesson from not getting your first choice?

  5. What is one detail you remember about a decision that took courage?

  6. What is one detail you remember about a reason to stay curious?

  7. What would make a good story about a reason to stay curious?

  8. What is one detail you remember about a generous interpretation of a disagreement?

  9. What would you like to understand better about a small act of trust?

  10. What advice would you give someone thinking about a boundary that created room for something good?

  11. What question would you ask someone about a belief you changed thoughtfully?

  12. What advice would you give someone thinking about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  13. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a lesson from not getting your first choice?

  14. What would make a good story about a habit that reflects your values?

  15. What question would you ask someone about a reason to begin again?

Creative corners

  1. What would make a good story about a project that changed your perspective?

  2. What is a surprising thing you could say about a moment you felt understood?

  3. What would make a good story about a future tradition?

  4. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a meaningful use of your attention?

  5. What would you tell a friend about a place where you can think clearly?

  6. What would you like to understand better about a moment of unexpected courage?

  7. What question would you ask someone about a lesson from not getting your first choice?

  8. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a promise you are glad you kept?

  9. What would you tell a friend about a way to offer help thoughtfully?

  10. What would you like to understand better about a reason to begin again?

  11. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a decision that took courage?

  12. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small choice with a lasting effect?

  13. What would you like to understand better about a meaningful use of your attention?

  14. What is one detail you remember about a reason to begin again?

  15. How would you describe a moment of unexpected courage in three words?

Everyday surprises

  1. What is a surprising thing you could say about a promise you are glad you kept?

  2. How would you describe a conversation you are grateful for in three words?

  3. What would make a good story about a quality you want to practice?

  4. What is one detail you remember about a definition of success that changed?

  5. What would you tell a friend about a boundary that created room for something good?

  6. How would you describe a quality you want to practice in three words?

  7. What question would you ask someone about a hope for your community?

  8. What would make a good story about a small act of trust?

  9. What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to define enough?

  10. What would you like to understand better about a hope you keep returning to?

  11. What would make a good story about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  12. What is a surprising thing you could say about a hope for your community?

  13. What would you like to understand better about a way to make room for rest?

  14. What is a small thing you appreciate about a small act of trust?

  15. How would you describe a value you understand differently now in three words?

Good stories

  1. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a quiet source of purpose?

  2. What question would you ask someone about a reason to stay curious?

  3. What would you like to understand better about a way to leave somewhere better?

  4. What is a surprising thing you could say about a meaningful use of your attention?

  5. What would make a good story about a meaningful use of your attention?

  6. What would make a good story about a new definition of belonging?

  7. What question would you ask someone about a way to leave somewhere better?

  8. How would you describe a way to make room for rest in three words?

  9. What is one detail you remember about a place where you can think clearly?

  10. What would you like to understand better about a generous interpretation of a disagreement?

  11. What is a small thing you appreciate about a moment you felt understood?

  12. What would make a good story about a small choice with a lasting effect?

  13. What would make a good story about a belief you changed thoughtfully?

  14. What is a surprising thing you could say about a choice between comfort and growth?

  15. What would make a good story about a lesson from not getting your first choice?

A little more curious

  1. What is a small thing you appreciate about a lesson you needed time to understand?

  2. What advice would you give someone thinking about a place where you can think clearly?

  3. How would you describe a way you learned patience in three words?

  4. What is a surprising thing you could say about a way to define enough?

  5. What advice would you give someone thinking about a definition of success that changed?

  6. What advice would you give someone thinking about a hope you keep returning to?

  7. What is one detail you remember about a habit that reflects your values?

  8. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a definition of success that changed?

  9. How would you describe a story you tell yourself about change in three words?

  10. What question would you ask someone about a project that changed your perspective?

  11. What is one detail you remember about a quality you want to practice?

  12. How would you describe a place where you can think clearly in three words?

  13. How would you describe a thing you can appreciate without owning in three words?

  14. What is a small thing you appreciate about a future tradition?

  15. What would make a good story about a hope for your community?

How to play with deep

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

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A paper round

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How do you play icebreakers with deep?

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

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Can I print these questions as cards?

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Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

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