A Question of Questions

I am working on a project right now in which many questions arise, curiosities that easily turn to frustrations.  My tendency is to ask those questions of myself and look in the literature…anything but to engage PEOPLE that might be most helpful.   Then, as my curiosity goes unanswered or lacks direction, my ability and desire to continue engaging my questions diminishes. 

What role does curiosity or questions play in getting things done?  Many have touted the importance of cultivating curiosity that keeps things interesting, creative and challenging.  Where do questions get directed to be useful in encouraging forward movement?

Rainer Maria Rilke, famous 20th century poet, says “try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue. Live the questions now.”

I have more questions than responses these days, that is for sure.  I am trying to live the questions and ask them of you as well.  I look forward to your thoughts.