Really shows my stance on them posts of yours... Pardon...
LOL
I was looking back at your original post and I don't think I understand the original question, because I don't know at what level you are inquiring. That is probably why my replies don't make sense.
When I started inquiry there was already a lot of stillness. The inquiries did not bring up further questions, they dissolved them in unity.
At the point when Yogani advises against inquiry then not enough stillness is present to dissolve the question which is why it is advisable to continue with DM.
If there are negative thoughts at the level of consciousness then perhaps there is insufficient stillness for inquiry to be useful? DM does the work without bothering to get too involved in specific questions.
I do not know what stage you are at, I know you are an extremely experienced practitioner and would suspect you know this already