Hypothetical questions

Hypothetical questions free up thought by putting forward a condition that does not exist in reality. Such as 'suppose there were no obstacles, what would you do?' or 'if you knew you would succeed, how would you begin?' In the world of possibility a person can see options that the pressure of reality closes off. When fear is suspended for a moment, the real wish is spoken more freely. What is tried out in imagination is often a rehearsal of the step to be taken in reality.