WHAT’S INSIDE THE DECK
Five card types designed to spark connection and keep it safe
What’s something small that’s been making you feel good lately?
could be a person, a routine, or even a guilty pleasure
🟢 Level 1
“Ease in. No pressure.”
Start with the dumb, funny, everyday stuff that reminds us we’re human. These cards build comfort and rhythm in the group — laughter, curiosity, and low-stakes storytelling that melt the social armor.
Why it matters: connection starts with safety, not exposure.
What’s one thing you’re reaching for right now, and what’s the weight you feel holding you back?
dreams and obstacles in the same breath
🟡 Level 2
“The spark beneath.”
Once the room’s loose, these cards shift to pride, purpose, and resilience — the stories that prove we’re more than what’s hurt us.
Why it matters: naming strengths activates hope and agency before going deeper.
What’s something you’ve been holding in because you don’t think people would get it?
(anger, grief, confusion, pressure, guilt)
🔴 Level 3
“The weight we carry.”
Now the tone gets honest. These prompts open space for what’s heavy — the stress, mistakes, or pain people hide. Everyone moves at their own pace.
Why it matters: speaking pain in community rewires isolation into belonging.
What’s a piece of yourself you feel was stolen?
(childhood, innocence, trust, sense of safety)
🔴 Level 4
“The unspoken sh*t.”
For circles that have earned trust. These cards name what usually stays buried — loss, fear, betrayal, survival.
Why it matters: naming breaks silence; silence keeps wounds alive. This level validates the hardest truths without judgment.
What’s one thing you survived that proves how strong you really are?
(addiction, loss, betrayal, depression)
🔴 Level 5
“Closing the loop.”
End strong. These prompts help people turn pain into perspective, reconnect to gratitude, and leave lighter than they arrived.
Why it matters: integration prevents emotional hangover and anchors resilience.