Guys, writer's block sucks. Ever since I was little, I have loved writing stories and imagining all these original and new storylines to create something interesting and exciting. As I sit here at my laptop, staring at a blank page, nothing comes to mind. I think "wow, I have nothing interesting to write about. I have no words, nothing to say." I refer to my ever-growing list of ideas to write about, but as I scroll through them, nothing pops out; the ideas seem feeble and I don't think I would be able to do the topics justice at the moment.

So, instead, I have decided to turn the topic of my writer's block into an article because I think that everyone will run into this issue eventually, hopefully. What I always do when I'm stuck is that I just start to write, and more often than not, an idea will emerge. So, here it goes.

I've always wanted to write about something that appeals to everyone. Something that my readers can relate to on a personal level. Maybe it's the comfort of knowing I'm not alone in my struggles and the joy I receive when someone tells me that they needed to hear that. Of course, I'm not writing just to receive praise from people, but I am writing because I believe I have a voice, an opinion and a story that's worth sharing. And don't we all? Each one of us are unique and I think that's the beautiful part of this whole crazy adventure called life.

When I think about what I like to read, I think of topics that I would have had or already have had conversations with people in real life. I ponder about the meaning of life, a TV show I'm watching or I look outside. For me, when I am outside enjoying nature, I feel the closest to God. It's where I feel the most content, relaxed and sure of myself and my situation. It's the time when I can unwind from life and take a little pit stop to examine the trees, the rays of golden light streaming through the branches; I study the color of the sky, how pure it looks, the stark blue contrast against a bright green field. If there's clouds, I find the shapes and imagine what those characters would be doing. I imagine the setting, a storyline, an adventure that's to be had.

My advice to those with writer's block is to take a step back from life. I think that part of the reason we can't find anything to say is because we're receiving so much input from the things around us. Our senses can become so overwhelmed that our brains can't focus long enough to dig into a specific thought or idea. If you're feeling stuck, go to your happy place. Find somewhere where you feel the most you. Only then can you discover the small voices inside that are trapped and squished underneath all the other outside voices.

Don't ever push inspiration because I've found that it tends to be fleeting. It runs away scared when pressured to act. Rather, it must be gently coaxed, like a scared dog; and surely with some patience, it'll come to you. Get away from the world for just a bit to find time to re-center yourself. Remember who you are and what makes you unique. Never feel the pressure to be the best. Rather, be true to who you are. I promise you there is always something to be said. It may not be the most profound, life-changing, view-altering idea, but it is a voice, an opinion and a word of encouragement that someone out there may need to hear. And the best thing about it is that it came from you-uniquely, wonderfully made, perfectly formed, individual you.