Instructions

Design a more creative conversation greeting. Instead of "How are you?" consider asking:

• What brings you joy?
• What makes you come alive?
• What have you been dreaming about?
• What would you like more time for?
• What have you read lately?
• What has caught your eye recently?

Instructions

1. Sit in a circle and begin with a period of silence.
2. Reflect on your own thoughts in silence. Appreciate the tranquility and freedom of silence.
3. Take your time to speak. There is no need to rush.
4. Stand up and share your thoughts when moved to speak.
5. Honor each speaker with your full attention.

Instructions

1. Think of a person you've lost touch with.
2. Send them a Facebook message, email, snap chat or text.

Consider

A small act with a big heart that can nurture and sustain your relationship.

Instructions

Employ any of these strategies to get a sense of how people are doing:

1. Fist to Five (best for 5+ people): Each person physically displays their comfort-level using their hand. Fist = Entirely Negative. Five Fingers = Entirely Positive.
2. Post-it Truths: Each person writes a brief, anonymous reflection (i.e. concerns or affirmations) on a single post-it. The notes can be posted on a wall or collected by a facilitator and read aloud.

Instructions

1. Work with a partner and select a leader and a follower.
2. Blindfold the follower (or ask them to close their eyes).
3. Hold hands. As the leader, guide the follower through the space. Use verbal descriptions to share your personal perspective on what you see.
4. Switch roles and repeat.

Instructions

1. Find partner(s).
2. One person beings with a statement (i.e. Once upon a time there was a flying turtle).
3. The next person adds, "Yes, and... _________"
4. Continue taking turns until a good stopping point is reached.

Consider

How can you apply "Yes, and..." in your everyday conversations?

Instructions

1. Leave a written conversation starter in a public space that you frequent.
2. Allow time for others to build on it.
3. Check back regularly to read what has been written.

Consider

Using an online conversation space to create stories.