Think about a time when you have changed something in your life for the better. What was it and how did you do it?

Who is a role model for you as a caring person? How could you incorporate some of their thoughtful behavior into your life?

What is being done to improve your neighborhood right now? What could you do to join the effort?

In the movie Jurassic Park, scientists decide to bring back dinosaurs, but aren’t able to control them. What is the film saying about society’s responsibility when it comes to scientific discoveries? Do you agree?

Former First Lady and human rights advocate Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves…The choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” What 3 choices have you made in the last year that have shaped who you are and who you will be?

What qualities does a resilient person have? Is it possible to cultivate these qualities over time? How?

The actor Christopher Reeve, who played Superman and later suffered from a spinal cord injury, once said, “Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realizing our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.” What do you think he meant?

Who has been the biggest influence on your life? What lessons did that person teach you?

What does it mean to be successful?

Is it better to talk about your accomplishments or keep them to yourself?