DIALOGUE

For those who aren't in a C.O.R.E. or Sharing group,
How do I feel about joining a group? Describe in loving detail."

"Is there anything I did this week that I regret? HDIFAMA?"

"What gift do I have that I rarely use? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel when I've had a very stressful day? What are my feelings sharing this with you?"

"How do I feel this week living in the modern world? How do I feel sharing this with you?"

"What are me feelings knowing that somewhere, there is another weekend going on right now? How do I feel sharing this with you?"

"If I were an animal, what would I be? HDMAMMF?"

"How do I feel when we have to work together on a weekend? HDMAMMF?"

"If I could change one thing, and only one thing, about the world, what would it be? HDIFAMA?"

"What fears do I have of growing old? HDIF sharing this with you?"

"Is Jesus/God in my heart, or just in my mind? HDIFAMA?"

"My favorite memory of Christmas is... HDIF sharing this?"

"The thing I most fear is... HDIF sharing this?"

"Do I consider myself an optimist, pessimist, or realist? HDIF sharing this?"

"How do I feel about the coming end of the year and new year?"

"How do I feel about today? HDMAMMF?"

"How do I feel when I realize I've done something thoughtless and hurt someone?

"What gift do I have that I rarely use? HDIFAMA?"

"What topic would I most like to see discussed in our Retrouvaille community? HDIFAMA?"

"What do I see in God that makes me love Him? HDIFAMA?"

"In times of trouble, where do I look first for help, my friends or God? HDIFAMA?"

"In times of trouble, where do I look first for comfort, my friends or God? HDIFAMA?"

"What could I do to help myself understand God better? HDIFAMA?"

" 'We should give God the same place in our hearts that He holds in the universe.' -- Anonymous Where is God's place in my heart? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel when someone asks me, 'How is your dialogue?' Describe in detail."

"Lately, my biggest disappointment has been... HDIF about this (besides disappointed)?"

"One of my heroes is... Why? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel when God's Will seems to be in conflict with my needs? Describe in detail."

"I think I am best known for... HDIFAMA?"

" 'As long as I have love in my heart, I will always have something to give to others.' HDIFAT?"

"What is the motivating force in my life? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I think people perceive me? HDIFAMA?"

"Lately, have I accepted peoples feelings, merely tolerated them, or rejected them? HDIFAMA?"

"I judge I failed as/at... HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel about the way I spend my spare time? Describe in loving detail."

"How do I feel about discussing religion with someone who's views differ from mine? Describe in loving detail."

" 'An admission of error is a sign of strength rather than weakness.' Is it easy or hard for me to admit my mistakes? HDIFAMA?"

"What expectation(s) of mine was not met this last week? HDIFAMA?"

" 'A closed heart can only be opened from the inside.' Is my heart fully open to God? If not, where do I need to improve? HDIFAMA(s)?"

"I enjoy my relationship with people the most when. . . HDIFAMA?"

"Am I more likely to take things too lightly, or worry too much? HDIFAMA?"

"A time when I/we went the extra mile to help someone out was. . . HDIF recalling this?

"When I feel sad, angry, frustrated, etc. (pick one, or one of your own) what is the best thing someone can do for me? HDIFAMA?"

"My whole life should be a prayer to God. How well do I live this? HDIFAMA?"

"Am I still striving for a deeper more loving relationship with God, or Have I stopped because I judge I've done enough? HDIFAMA?"

"Jesus would have died for me even if I was the only person on earth. HDIF about this?

"How do I feel about the blessings and gifts God has given me? Describe in loving detail."

"How do I feel about the role God played in my vows? Describe in loving detail."

"What strengths do I have because of the mask I wear? HDIFAMA?"

"What comments about myself am I most likely to take personally? HDTMMF?"

"What expectations do I have of my Retrouvaille involvement? Are they being met? HDIFAMA?"

"What TV shows do I watch most often? What does this tell me about myself? HDIFAMA?"

"What am I most disillusioned with in my life? HDIFAMA?"

"How well do I use the talents given to me by God? HDIFAMA?"

"Do I think I release my anger and frustration appropriately? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel about the way our marriage/my ministry influences those around us? Describe in loving detail."

"How important are friendships to the health of my relationship with God? HDIFAMA?"

"In what aspect of my life do I have the least peace? HDIFA this?"

"What aspect of my life brings me the most peace? HDIFAMA?"

"What does peace mean to me? HDIFAMA?"

"How do I feel about the phrase, 'Each day is an opportunity for a fresh start.'? Describe in detail."

"How do I feel when I make a promise to do something, but need to break it because of something even more important? Describe in loving detail."

"How can I be more open to those around me? HDIFAMA?"

"When time is short, do I handle the situation well, or do I tend to go into panic mode? HDIFAMA?"

"Where would I like to go on vacation if I could go anywhere in the world? HDIFAMA?"

"If I could live my life over again, I would. . . HDIFAT?"

"One thing I missed from my childhood was. . . HDIFAMA?"

"Where do I believe God has called me in ministry? HDIFAMA?"

"What special gift of myself do I offer to God today? HDIFAMA?"

"How are we different from other couples? HDIFAMA?"

priest/religious question:
"How am I different from other priest/religious? HDIFAMA?"

"I am a better person because of... HDIFAT?" (Think of someone other than your spouse).

"The person, place, or thing I miss the most is... HDIFAT?"

"How do I feel when I see others struggling? Describe in loving detail."

"My top priorities in life are... HDIFAMA?"

"If I could have one wish, what would it be and why? How do I feel telling you this?"

priest/religious question:
"If I could have one wish, what would it be and why? HDIFAMA?"

"What realistic thing can I do this week to make it better than last week? HDIFAMA?"

"Do I like what I am doing, or am I doing what I like? HDIFAMA?"

"I judged you were being selfish when... How did I feel about this? Describe in loving detail."

priest/religious question:
"I judged (one of) my people were being selfish when... How did I feel about this? Describe in loving detail."

"What about my relationship with God would I like to improve? HDIFAMA?"

"What would be the hardest thing for me to give up for a week? Why? HDIFAMA?"

"Do I give or take too much from you/others? HDIFAMA?"

"In what situation am I most likely to use exaggeration? HDIFAMA?"

"What do I see as your strengths? HDIF sharng this with you?"

priest/religious question::
"What do I see as my people's strengths? HDIFAMA?"?

"Do my selfish desires create obstacles in my relationship with God? HDIFAMA?"

"Lately, how have I responded to God's call to me? HDIFAMA?"

"Do my personal goals conflict with the goals God has for me? HDIFAMA?"

"Do I make other things more important than God? What? HDIFAMA?"

"God sees me/us as very special because... HDIFAT?"

"How do I feel about the current political atmosphere in my/our country? DILD."

"How do I feel when someone I don't know well offers me advice? DILD."

"HDIF about getting other people’s advice for solving our problems?"

"What family memories of Spring do I have? HDMAMMF?"