How To Ask Good Questions

How to Ask Good Questions
 

“Asking a good question is sort of executing the act of curiosity. Curiosity begins with a thought and typically what follows is a question, and ultimately what follows from that is a lot of learning, and that’s really what curiosity is all about.”
– Dan Manthrop, The Art of Asking Questions

The ability to ask good questions in life is a skill that your character can master to speed up levels in the game of life. I talk about asking good questions because the ability to check in with the Universe is an important part of your co-creation process. Questions are  connected to signs but take you even deeper in the journey.

If you don't know what to ask, just start with asking  anything you can think of. You probably know the analogy about headlights on the highway… 

When you are driving at night and going around turns, you don't know where the road is going  as you go around the bend. You simply see a bit more of the road unfold for you as you advance forward. Similarly, by asking one question, your thoughts  unfold and more questions develop. Your first question just gets the ball rolling. From there, expansion provides follow up ideas and takes you down a path of more focused questions .These  lead you to the answers you are meant to receive.
The more questions you ask, the more answers you will get. From there, the more your thoughts can expand.
Questions activate your thought process. Asking questions is a journey. So don't overthink them. Just start asking questions.
You might be surprised by this, but the questions are actually more valuable than the answers because they get you thinking and exploring new ideas. That’s what is most important. 

Answers are simply the obvious result of questions… But stimulating your imagination by asking questions is where the gold is. Since you can ask unlimited questions,  start asking! You’ll be amazed at what shows up in your mind!
Sometimes, you will seek specific answers though. In this  case, different question styles will serve your purpose.
Binary Choices - Yes/no or this/that questions

If you want a definite answer when picking between two choices, ask yes/no questions or this/that questions. This forces the answer to show up for you very specifically since there are only two possible  answers. This type of question is  most appropriate when you are making decisions.
Close-ended questions
If you have questions that point to something specific, you can ask a close-ended question that will likely provide answers that point back to certain focal points. For example, you might focus on something about your own behaviour as an investigatory question. A question could be, “Why do I do X?”  

This is not an example of a closed ended question as there are unlimited answers available. A closed ended question could be, "Do I do this because of A, B, C or D?" The options are limited and therefore closed.
Open-ended questions

This type of  question  does not provide a definite answer. Open-ended questions can have any answer. They are open to all possibilities which is fantastic if you are looking to explore possibilities and want to see where they show up. An example is, “What motivates me?” Anything can show up. Questions like this are great for reflection or illuminating deeper thoughts. They are not, however,  as helpful when you are trying to find specific answers to make decisions.
Exercise

Before you ask a question, a great way to tap in and ask for direction and guidance is to journal your questions right before bed. Simply write out the questions around which you would like guidance and ask to receive a sign for an answer, then go to bed. Let the questions sit and your answer will come.