Not everything will be obvious from the start. Often the best perspectives emerge when you look beyond what's available and reject the presented options. Get a fresh perspective by asking a question that will help broaden the horizon and unpack the situation in front of you. Asking questions is a great way to journal together, fuel prosocial behavior (social acts beneficial to others) and come to a more coherent understanding.
"Question everything" - Thomas Jefferson, Nelson Mandela, Euripides.... etc..
Asking lots of questions unlocks learning and improves interpersonal bonding. The first step in becoming a better questioner is simply to ask more questions, and becoming better at questioning makes you ask more questions, a helpful virtuous cycle. However, the type, tone, sequence, and framing matter. When it comes to understanding a complex situation, it is recommended to ask open ended questions. Unfortunately sometimes we hold back on questions because we might be too eager to impress, or worry about it being the wrong question. However, asking questions in a journal creates a safe space for exploration.