Once we make questioning from the heart a central part of our lifestyle, we begin to truly think for ourselves. This practice is like a golden key that unlocks our own guidance and truth, which is essential for living a fulfilling life. In simple terms, no matter the situation we find ourselves in when we’re unsure of how to be or what to do, we would ask, “How Do I Best Take Care of Myself
Many of us haven’t had strong examples of people who embrace being “questioners.” Instead, we are often taught to conform to the expectations of our parents, society, education, and, more recently, social media —rather than to think independently. These influences rarely emphasize the truth that each of us is unique, and that discovering what truly matters to us requires asking our own questions and listening to the wisdom that emerges.
Breaking free from being molded into carbon copies of those who came before us can be motivated by recognizing the challenges that arise from merely replicating our ancestors’ paths. Our outdated notions of success as the ultimate goal, combined with a lack of connection with deeper caring for others in need and addressing global issues, have brought us to the brink of endangering our planet.
This reality is bound to be confronted by those who ask heart-centered questions, in addressing issues like how and who they love, how to communicate more effectively, what are their greatest needs that are least fulfilled. No matter what is most essential to each of us can be addressed as we integrate inquiry into our lifestyle. When we address these questions in a way that is looking for the guidance we need, we have found a tool that will be beneficial for the rest of our lives.
Can you imagine how much easier your life would have been if you had been guided when you were unsure of anything important to you that you could ask a question from your heart, meaning that is designed to help you not to in any way lead to criticism. You will see as you explore this section how intuitively sensible it is to see inquiry as a part of your first nature whenever you are confused, challenged or curious. As one wise person from the past said “Ask and you will receive”. You will see clearly that the lack of being taught this skill at home, in school, in our culture has contributed greatly to a society that has learned very little on how to think for themselves. If you really glean the importance of this, it will change your capacity to influence the quality of your life. The wisdom we receive through this process can guide us in the next moment, the next day, and into the future. Life becomes much more meaningful when we ask the questions that matter most to us and follow the wisdom that arises in response.
This exploration of wisdom will also involve clearing space in our lives to actually act on the insights we discover. In this way, life becomes a series of thoughts, actions, and attitudes shaped by our own realizations and unique questioning and understanding.