I Did it My Way - episode 54
For our second venture into mothers and daughters I thought I’d invite my own daughter to participate. (She was featured in A Crash Course in Adulthood, episode 5.) Taylor didn’t hesitate to say, yes! That made it easy. We used the same questions from last week to have some fun and to uncover a little bit more about each each. Once again we were uplifted, laughed, were moved, and reminded of the love that binds us. Taylor, you are a gift.
I think these 10 questions, and one memory, make for the basis of a great get-to-know-you-better exercise. Being able to ask and answer questions brought Taylor and I closer and it was another wonderful memory for us to cherish. Questions are easy to find, easy to ask, and an excellent start to making a connection, listening, being heard and seen. It gets the conversation going and who knows exactly where it will lead. Really that’s half the fun. I did treasure hearing her answers about herself, and also listening to her describe the way she sees me. Would we have taken the time to do this without the podcast? It seems unlikely BUT I think it is a useful activity and it’s almost a game of sorts. So if you and your loved ones like games then google questions or make up your own. You will be enriched.
Patient. Kind. Forgiving.
— Taylor (about mom, Rechelle)
Strong. Sensitive. Courageous.
— Rechelle, (about Taylor)
Questions
Thoughts on I Did it My Way
Asking questions is more than a way to get to know someone. It’s a way to learn, connect, find common interests and areas of differing opinions. It’s all good. We’re supposed to be different from one another. And we are supposed to relate to each other too. These are the ones being used for the mother-daughter series:
Who was her crush growing up?
Her favorite movie of all time.
Her pet peeve?
What does she do to get rid of stress?
What’s the most useful thing she owns?
If she could be any animal what would it be and why?
If a movie was made of her life who would play her? And what would it be called?
What is the thing she is most afraid of?
If she could trade lives with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
Describe her in three words.
Your favorite memory of her.
I love James Lipton’s questions when he interviewed his guests on Inside the Actor’s Studio show. He borrowed them from Bernard Pivot:
What is your favorite word?
What is your least favorite word?
What turns you on (creatively, spiritually or emotionally)?
What turns you off?
What sound or noise do you love?
What sound or noise do you hate?
What is your favorite curse word?
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
We will be doing a series later this year featuring his questions.
To wrap up, here are some more of my favorites:
Name a favorite(s) songs, movies, TV shows, plays.
First memory.
When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?
Who had the biggest impact on the person you have become?
Something on your bucket list.
Random fact most people wouldn’t know about you.
Who would you like to be stuck on an elevator with? (deserted island, have lunch with, etc.)
What was your first job?
Two truths and a lie.
Of course the possibilities are endless. And these are all on the lighter side. There are tons of philosophical, spiritual, for the deeper fare. Either way, ask and see where it takes you.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
— Albert Einstein
