Administrative Services Book Study

Understanding Domestication Video 1 and Video 2

Youtube audio of Chapter 1 below:

Chapter 1: Domestication and the Dream of the Planet

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your reading pages 1-24 and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our group discussion:

1. Describe what you think the "Dream of the Planet" means?
2. What do you think the author means about people being "domesticated"?
3. Analyze the quote, "This is why we need a great deal of courage to challenge our own beliefs. Because even if we know we didn't choose all these beliefs, it is also true that we agreed to all of them." (Agreements, page 11)

- Do you agree or disagree with it? Why or why not?

Virtual Meeting Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Youtube audio for The First Agreement: Be Impeccable with Your Word

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your reading pages 25-46 and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our group discussion:

1. Based on the first agreement, "Be Impeccable with Your Word", can you explain why this agreement is so powerful?
2. Are you aware of the power of your word?
3. What are some of the ways you've experienced the power of the word in your life?

Virtual Meeting Date: Friday, November 22, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Youtube audio for The Second Agreement: Don’t Take Anything Personally

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your reading pages 47-61 and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our group discussion:

1. What are some of the ways you have taken things personally?
2. Do you believe the opinions of others are more important than your own?
3. Do you take it personally if someone disagrees with you?

Virtual Meeting Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Youtube audio for The Third Agreement: Don’t Make Assumptions

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your reading pages 63-74 and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our group discussion:

1. Provide some examples of why making assumptions can cause so much suffering.
2. Do you assume worst-case scenarios?

Virtual Meeting Date: Friday, January 31, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Youtube audio for The Fourth Agreement: Always Do Your Best

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your reading pages 75 - 91 and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our group discussion:

1. What are some examples of how practicing this agreement will transform your life?
2. Do you tend to push yourself too hard?
3. D you know when you've done your best?

Virtual Meeting Date: Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Podcast: The Four Agreements Podcast

Small-Group Discussion Questions

After completing your entire read and annotating the book, answer these questions to prepare for our final group discussion:

1. The Four Agreements seem common to use. Do you find it easy or difficult to practice the agreements? Why or why not?
2. Has practicing one or more of the Four Agreements changed your life? How so?
3. Did you find this book valuable for you? If so, how?

FINAL Virtual Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020, from 2:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.

Please feel free to email me if I can assist along the way. We will take the journey together, as a TEAM! Happy reading, listening, etc.

Email: karen.barnes@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1024
Twitter: @R10kbarnes