Conversation Guide
Ground Rules
Start every conversation by reading these out loud to set the tone and expectation of safety.
- We will stay kind and curious.
- We won't advise each other or tie endless parallels to our own lives.
- We will commit to prioritizing these conversations, coming prepared with self-reflection work done, and being honest.
- We won't share what we hear elsewhere.
- We will work hard to use "I" statements and personalize, rather than generalize, what we are learning.
Conversation Flow
Action Step check-in — How did fasting go? What did you notice about yourself or your tendencies? What do you think that behavior or substance does for you normally?
Self-reflection check-in — How has your self-reflection work been going? What has your rhythm looked like? Is writing like this a new practice for you, or something you've done before?
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How does it feel to only focus on your own issues, since "the only problem I can do anything about is ME"?
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What or whom are you most likely to point the finger at or assign blame to for your situation? What would it look like to take ownership instead?
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Were you taught that specific behaviors are inherently shameful? How has that affected how you've tried to change?
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How averse are you to different types of pain, and how do you act differently when you're in pain?
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What do you do that you wish you didn't — and what does it do FOR you in the moment?
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Which of the more surprising escape behaviors landed for you (blame, anger, gossip, control, over-thinking, busyness, serving, work)?