7 Better Questions to ask at Your Thanksgiving Table Instead of "What are you Grateful for?"
A good reflection question can help elevate your "dinner party with turkey and stuffing" to a meaningful Thanksgiving ritual.
But most years I watch people fall back on the same old "What's one thing you're grateful for from this past year?" It's good for kids and as a warm up for people who don't know each other well, but it doesn't always lead to deep reflection and conversation. (Quick tip: Even just tweaking the phrasing to "What's a moment from this past year that you felt awe or a deep sense of gratitude?" can bring out richer sharing.)
So here are some of my favorite questions that dig a little deeper, encourage storytelling, and make space for shadow. Be a brave host and try something new this year, I dare you. You might just learn something new about the people around you who you know so well, and yourself.