1. Has there been a time in your life when you felt that God was all you had left?  What was the situation? How did God come through for you?  What did you learn?

2. Has solitude been a word that has had negative context for you?  Why or why not? If solitude has a positive context, what do you do in solitude?  Has solitude been a place for you to refocus your attention back on God?  If so, in what ways?

3. Have you learned to pace yourself at your age and stage in life?  What are your advantages of pacing yourself?  Share with your group what you learned by taking a slower pace in life?  Can you pass on this wisdom to the next generation?

4. Can you honestly say that you are rooted in God?  Share with your group how you know your rooted in God?  What are the benefits of developing this deep connection in God?  How have you been a blessing to others?

5. Who comes to mind when you think of marking and avoiding people?  How long have you had discord with this person?  Have you ever tried to restore the relationship?  Do you think it is best to enjoy the “Gift of Absence?”