What’s something unexpected that might be found under your bed?

What is one life lesson the world has been teaching you recently?

What food is your ultimate weakness—the one you can’t resist?

Name two people (besides your parents) who have influenced your life and explain how.

What almost prevented you from attending this retreat today?

If your house was on fire and all people and pets were safe, what five things would you save? List them in order of priority.

Think back to your childhood. What were four of your favorites: a game, a hero, a type of music, and a school subject?

If your life were a weather forecast, how would you describe it today?

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

If someone could give you anything in the world for your birthday, what would you ask for and why?

What do you love doing in your spare time?

Describe the best teacher you ever had and what made them great.

Now describe the worst teacher you ever had and why they were challenging.

If you had to describe yourself as a flavor, what would it be and why?

What were some rules in your household when you were growing up?

What is your favorite movie, and what is your favorite part of it?

Name and describe one of your personal heroes.

Where have you traveled? Share a memorable experience from one of your trips.

What is a hobby you genuinely enjoy, and why?

Think back to middle school. Where did you live, and what is one strong memory from that time?

What is something you’re looking forward to in the near future?

Complete the sentence: "The reason I’m here right now is…"

Complete the sentence: "One fear I had about coming here was…"

Complete the sentence: "One thing I’m really excited or happy about in my life right now is…"

Complete the sentence: "The most powerful person I know is…"

Complete the sentence: "Words can’t describe how I felt when…"