Major Life Themes
It seems appropriate to bring a life story to a close by reflecting back over the whole of our lives. Taking a look at our lives as a whole will give us a better understanding of what the major themes and influences of our lives have been.
- What gifts (tangible or in intangible) are still important to you?
- What were the crucial decisions in your life?
- What has been the most important turning point in your life?
- Have there been any mistakes in your life?
- How have you overcome or learned from your difficulties?
- How do you handle disappointment?
- Are you satisfied with the life choices you have made?
- What has been the happiest time in your life?
- What was the least enjoyable time?
- What relationships in your life have been the most significant?
- How would you describe those relationships?
- Has there been a special person that has changed your life?
- What have been your greatest accomplishments?
- Are you certain of anything?
- What are some things you hope you never forget?
- Is there anything in your experience of life that gives it unity, meaning, or purpose?
- How do you feel about yourself at the age you are now?
- What is your biggest worry now?
- In what ways are you changing now?
- What has been the greatest challenge of your life so far?
- What has been the most awe-inspiring experience you ever had?
- What one sentiment or emotion makes you feel most deeply alive?
- What matters the most to you now?
- What do you wonder about now?
- What time of your life would you like to repeat?
- What was the most important thing you have had to learn by yourself?
- How would you describe yourself to yourself at this point in your life?
- Is the way you see yourself now significantly different than it was in the past?
- How would you describe your world-view?
