“We would like to be assured that the grace of God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.” (Page 76, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions)
Others can help me with a problem only once I’ve gathered and analysed the facts, ascertained the situation, assessed the options, and come up with a provisional answer or decision.
Whilst I still have to work to do, seeking input is really outsourcing, putting other people to work.
Best not to go to the supermarket and beg outside if there’s food in the cupboard.
I have to pretend I’m on a desert island but one with a library and mine the available resources before spelling out ‘SOS’ in coconuts on the sand.