Power of Questions-Ask Better Questions {Download}

We are living in a season of collective questions. Suddenly almost everything we think we know about, well almost everything is followed by a question mark rather than a period. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one feeling this way. I’ve been thinking, talking and writing about the power of questions for years. Questions help support, guide and challenge us. We see that more than ever. To lean into the questions is hard. Below are some thoughts I wrote about questions and answers several months ago. I’ve been pondering if, given the reality of the overwhelming questions we are living in, I still stand by these observations. Questions expand. Questions spur growth and creativity. Questions help us see new possibilities. Questions lead to new connections. Questions help us see things broader, with freshness. Answers often relieve tension but stop further development. Answers end the search and slow (or stop) continued curiosity and creativity. Answers imply there is a right and a wrong. Answers are dualistic (either this or that) when maybe we need more non-dualistic (both/and) thinking. Answers can provide a false sense of security. Answers put a period, where maybe there should be a comma. As hard as it is to be living in a season of collective questions, with very few answers, I do believe that questions are still powerful, do spur growth, creativity, new perspectives, and possibilities. It’s hard to wake up every morning with nothing but questions. Suddenly things we took for granted just a few weeks ago are framed with a huge question mark. (Will I be able to find bread, flour, kidney beans or toilet paper at the grocery store? Questioning if the shelves of a grocery store would have food is not a question I’m use to asking.) Questions frame everything we do right now. (Can my kids play outside? Should I place that Amazon order right now? Will the conference call line work, or will it be busy?) The lack of answers is really, really hard and sometimes frightening. We are asking big questions: How do we flatten the curve? What IS the impact of this on our economy? We are also asking the personal questions, how do I stay positive in the midst of so much unknown? What do I believe about human nature? Who am I and how do I respond? How can I help make this situation better? Several months ago I made a short e-book about questions. In the rush of life, projects, and ideas I didn’t do anything with it. It’s been sitting, waiting for the right time. (okay, I also just forgot about it!) But, with lots of home time, I found it again. We are living in a new normal, and I think maybe these thoughts on questions and tools that I’ve collected might be helpful to someone. {Maybe you!} Ask Better Questions is a 5-day journey to better questions. There is an essay, the best personal growth collections I’ve collected (I really keep a list of questions in my journal and in notes on my phone and I went through ALL the questions to pick the best, most provocative and helpful) a framework for daily questions and more! (as they say…) I hope you’ll download these questions and they might be helpful in some small way as we live in this unexpected season of questions. If just one, small question catches your eye and lodges in your heart, it will be worth it for me! (Please, let me know what that question is and how you use it!) P.S. There is another BIG project that took my attention away from this little e-book… it’s within a few days of being able to share…I am so excited to share that story. So please, stay tuned! Download this short e-book, for FREE here! NOTES on the Download: Click the link above, it will take you to the download page. Click the blue-button that says {Free-Purchase}. It will say {Check out} added to your cart. Don’t let the word “cart” scare you, it’s just the way the system works. The cart is free, you put in your email and you’ll get a link with the PDF download sent directly to your email. Check your email and download the link. You can print it out, read it in a reader application or do nothing with it! I hope if you use it, you’ll let me know what question “sparkle” up and become tools in your life! And please, share this link with anyone you know who might enjoy a few thoughts on questions. If you like these questions, please consider SUBSCRIBING to The Art of Powering Down; Questions to Recharge Your Soul… Every week there is a question that will gently challenge you, encourage you, or help you live your life with more intention, grace, and purpose. 

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