“What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times.” (Page 86, Big Book)
I used to have to pause on purpose; now it’s the default, but only because I practised. It’s the same with prayer. It’s the same with other things.
There are situations in which a decision is required of me, for instance if someone asks me to do something for them. I usually figure out the right thing to do here.
Then there are situations where a bright idea comes out of nowhere, not in response to anything. These are usually nuts. I write it down and come back to it six months later. Rarely does it still seem like a good idea then.
Then there are situations where I have a feeling, and I have a bright idea to fix it. These are usually not inspiration from God but reaction from the ego.