Book Club Welcome Video Transcript
Meeting 1: Introduction
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- If we were to characterize our current season of life, would we find ourselves in a winter, spring, summer, or fall? Explain.
- Based on that determination, how would we spend our time and energy to support the expectations and role of this season?
- Are we living accordingly? Explain.
- If not, what might life look like if we found a way to align with the natural requirements of this season of life?
- Take the What Season Am I In? Quiz. Do you agree with the results of the quiz? Explain.
Suggested Activities
- Take the What Season Am I In? Quiz.
- Complete the Seasonal Centering Visualization Exercise.
Book Club Fall Video Transcript
Meeting 2: Fall—The Season of Transformation
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- Share about a personal Season of Transformation.
- Chapter 3 highlighted the importance of the types of questions upon which we reflect. What is a good question for you to reflect upon during your current season?
- Describe your current relationship with the critical practice of release.
- Share one gratitude “flip the script” with a Guttenberg “Get To” Reframe (page 96-102).
- While the entire Seasonal Syncing experience is primarily a spiritual exercise, discuss why faith is such a key factor in a fall season of life.
Suggested Activities
Fuel Your Season Recipes from Chelsea Jones
“Paint Outside the Lines” Project by artist, Mandy Curtin of Carpe Amorem
Book Club Winter Video Transcript
Meeting 3: Winter—The Season of Sanctuary
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- Do you agree with the author’s assertion that winter is one of the most difficult seasons to lean into? Explain.
- Share about a personal Season of Sanctuary.
- Chapter 7 explores all of the ways that we can experience intimacy. What is one person, place, or thing with which you are hoping to experience greater intimacy in your current season?
- What is a key takeaway from Chapter 8 on rest that you intend to carry with you?
- Describe your current relationship with the critical practice of security?
Suggested Activities
Fuel Your Season Recipes from Chelsea Jones
Piano Ambiance Music by Cynthia Jordan
Book Club Spring Video Transcript
Meeting 4: Spring—The Season of Hope
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- What are your thoughts and experiences related to the belief shared in the book that one must experience a true winter in order to experience the fullness of spring?
- Share about a personal Season of Hope.
- In Chapter 11 on emergence, we were encouraged to do a time and energy audit of our calendars. Whether or not you completed this activity in full, does your calendar tend to reflect your values and intentions? Explain.
- Let’s practice the activity from Chapter 12 on growth, what is something to which you can commit, in reality or hypothetically? What is one way that you can actively support that commitment? What is a potential threat to that commitment and how could you proactively solve for that?
- Think of a time when you have had a new or novel experience. How did that experience help you to get unstuck and re-engage with your life?
Suggested Activities
Fuel Your Season Recipes from Chelsea Jones
Breathwork Practice for Opening and Receiving with Harmony Slater
Book Club Summer Video Transcript
Meeting 5: Summer—The Season of Joy
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- Share about a personal Season of Joy.
- Share a glimmer with the group.
- What play personality are you? Explain.
- Share about an adventure that you have embarked upon or one that you want to experience.
- Describe your current relationship with celebration? Explain.
Suggested Activities
Fuel Your Season Recipes from Chelsea Jones
Bring Your Own Reason to Celebrate party post on Instagram by Katlyn van Wingerden (@kayy_davy)
Book Club Final Video Transcript
Meeting 6: The Journey Continues
Proposed Discussion Prompts
- On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this book? Explain.
- What were the strengths of this book’s message?
- What were some areas of the book that left you feeling confused or wanting more?
- Who in your life do you feel would benefit from reading this book?
- Now that we’ve explored all of the seasons of life according to the Seasonal Syncing Framework, reflect back to your results from the What Season Am I In? Quiz. Were your results accurate? Explain.
- How is the Seasonal Syncing Cycle of curiosity, clarity, compassion, connection, control, courage, and confidence playing out in your life?
- Reflect on this book club experience, what are some of your favorite memories, activities, takeaways, gifts, etc.?
Suggested Activities
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