I express this to individuals often who say "I like to write, I just never have any ideas"

My response usually is something along the lines of "inspiration is an elusive butterfly"

When they ask me what I mean I say "just pick up the pen, or type if your faster that way"

Because oft times I force myself to write during my blankest of times, and more often than not, that is when my masterpieces are born.

Thank you for this introspective post. Well written sir.