This workshop in the CSIA × Clover Coaching experiential psychology series, Starlight of Values: A Reflective Auction of Life Priorities, brought a fresh sense of play, imagination and intellectual energy to the programme. Building on the sincerity established in the previous sessions on life reflection and effective communication, this workshop invited participants to explore a different but equally profound question: what do we truly value?

Centred around a gamified “values auction”, the session transformed abstract ideas into an interactive and memorable experience. Participants encountered cards representing different life values, such as freedom, happiness, success, love and justice. Each card became more than a word; it became a point of self-recognition, discussion and choice. Through metaphor, philosophical reflection, literary insight and personal storytelling, participants shared how they understood these values and why certain ideals held particular meaning for them.

The auction format added both liveliness and depth. As participants bid, negotiated…