Not too long ago, I partook in a small yet mighty exercise - ask four people for feedback on your life. Simple and completely open-ended. Two of them received advance notice. The other two simply discussed it on the spot.
The result in each case? An awakening of rich conversation with family and friends. Laughter. Tears. Powerful bits of insight strengthened my sense of self and my relationships.
Now, I'm actively making this a regular practice within my life and aim to encourage others to do the same. Give it a shot, and be sure to have a pen and notebook at the ready. I can assure you, meaningful conversation will ensue.
