Just this past week I spoke at a study club about how important is it to ask for help. First of all, nobody can do everything on their own all the time, and rather than building up resentment trying, it's best ask for help when you need it. Secondly, asking for help gives another person the opportunity to be helpful, and most of us LOVE being in service.  All this being said, I found it VERY difficult to call for help when I was stranded (due to snow) 2 hours away from my house. I don't think I realized just how fiercely independent I'd become over the past few years! But I did make that call, got help, and cried tears of humility and gratitude when I was offered a ride. Great lesson for me...