The Power of a Question
I am very
grateful to Abhijit from Book Blabber for reviewing my book and for
conducting such a well‑designed interview. His insightful and probing questions
did not merely make the conversation engaging—they created eagerness among
readers to reach for the book. He also shared it across digital platforms and
provided links for interested readers, all with great care and thoughtfulness.
What touched me
most was when he asked: “What specific moment or lesson from the book is
close to your heart?” That question led me to narrate the incident behind “The
Three‑Fold Nature of Struggle” and the conceptual framework “Decision‑Making
with Intuition Integrated with Prayer,” both born out of those days of
struggle and prayer. Through his articulated question, Abhijit brought this out
beautifully.
Another question
led me into even deeper reflection: “This reminds me of Stoicism. Are you
stoic? Do you believe in it?” That simple inquiry made me pause and ask
myself—Who am I? In that moment, I realized the true power of the
interviewer. An interview is not just a series of questions and answers; it is
something more profound.
What impressed me was Abhijit’s preparation. He had studied my profile, read my blogs, and entered into my way of thinking. Only then could the word “Stoicism” flash in his mind and lead to such a meaningful question.
In one of my blogs, I once narrated how a teacher’s question—“What do you want to be remembered for?”—changed the life of his students. Every great question is a mirror. It shows us not only what we have lived, but also who we are becoming. I know the power of a question. And Abhijit used it effectively, I must say.
This experience reminded me that a good interview is not about extracting information—it is about awakening reflection. It is about creating a dialogue that lingers in the heart of both the author and the reader.
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