You can't say that

Some words are banned from public conversation because they are considered too coarse and offensive. And there are some true things that we aren't allowed to say out loud; you can probably think of a few examples.

Suppose you had the power to take a previously innocuous word and temporarily add it to the list of forbidden swear words. Or suppose you had the power to declare one specific subject area off-limits. What is one thing you might add to the list of things that no one is allowed to say?

Sugar and spice and everything nice

Which would be harder to leave out of your diet: salt or sugar?

This week's theme is In Five Seconds Or Less.

Casting call

Which role suits you best: leader, follower, or observer?

This week's theme is In Five Seconds Or Less.

V.I.P.

Which would you rather be famous for: telling mesmerizing stories, or serving delectable meals?

This week's theme is In Five Seconds Or Less.

Roughing it

Which is worse to share with several people: only one bathroom, or only one computer with internet access?

This week's theme is In Five Seconds Or Less.

Don't stop and think

Without stopping to think, answer this week's questions with the first thing that comes to your mind each day. See if you can come up with a response in five seconds or less. Sometimes, our instant response is more meaningful than one arrived at via prolonged deliberation.

Which would you choose right now: adventure or tranquility? Which would you choose for the long run: adventure or tranquility?

This week's theme is In Five Seconds Or Less.

Top ten: best possible decade

In your most optimistic frame of mind, what are ten things you would like to see happen in the next ten years?

Making a big deal about it

What are some recent occasions when people told you that you were overreacting to something?

Happy new decade

Think back to where you were on January 1, 2000 — ten years ago. What did you expect for the new century? Thinking over the last ten years, have things unfolded the way you expected? What surprised you? What disappointed you? And, what great things happened?

This week's theme is the year in review.

Last day of the old year

Well, here we are at post #365. To those of you who followed us throughout the year, a big thank you! And, we hope that these questions opened some doors for you, and enhanced your thinking and journaling process.

What subject areas on this blog engaged you the most? What question vexed you the most? What do you wish we'd spent on more time on?

See you in 2010!

This week's theme is the year in review.

Theme of the year

What was the theme of the year for you personally? What opportunities and challenges came up over and over? What lessons repeatedly presented themselves?

This week's theme is the year in review.