Hi @ericvancewalton: Maybe you need time to incubate, to let your ideas stew. Is that comfort? I don't know.

If you feel like you're in a period of stasis, maybe try something entirely new. Force your brain to take on something you've never done before. Maybe something in the science field. Force yourself to learn in an area (of interest) that is new to you.

According to most neurologists, forcing yourself to try something unfamiliar, something you have to struggle with, creates new pathways in the brain. It not only changes your perspective, but actually helps with neuroplasticity. At my age, neuroplasticity is definitely an issue and I do everything I can to enhance it :)

I think struggle is good. Sorry it doesn't feel good, but that is the way to growth. Good luck!