Don’t Force Your Way Out of the Block

April 27th, 2026

Finding your creative spark in the midst of a block can trigger conflicting emotions and even lead to depression—which can be the heaviest of them all. Being a creative means you have the power to open roads and doorways you never knew existed. People underestimate the force that runs through the body—it sets fire to everything and can give you a deep sense of self-assurance.

On a more metaphysical note, creativity also connects to the spiritual—the feminine energy responsible for creation. When it combines with masculine energy, the force of action, you become a true manifestor, shaping your reality. You gain the ability to create worlds where everything you love can thrive.

But what happens when you find yourself at an impasse with that flow?

It can feel like betrayal—especially when life shifts and disrupts your personal energy. It’s hard to reconnect to something that feels like it should always be “on.” When that connection is severed or blocked for days (or longer), it can feel like you’re sabotaging your own greatness. That’s when self-limiting beliefs start to form, making it even harder to move forward.

So what do you do?

The block is never meant to be forced. It should be seen as a blessing in disguise.

A creative block is trying to tell you something—it’s asking you to surrender. To slow down. To pause and pay attention to something else that might help revive or even supercharge the creativity that once flowed so easily. Surrendering to the block and sitting in the “boredom” of it all is something I do often. I sit in silence, meditate, breathe, and listen for what needs to come through.

Sometimes music helps, but most of the time it’s just me—still, waiting.

I consider myself a spiritual person, and I believe God works in mysterious ways. Signs and messages come when you least expect them, and sometimes the ones you ignore are the very things triggering the block. It’s an internal alarm telling you to stop, look, and listen. Forcing your way out will only delay your breakthrough.

It’s okay to step away.

There’s even a chance you’ve been neglecting other areas of your life, and the block is giving you space to tend to them.

While creating BLKPRNT, I realized I was being blocked in more ways than one. I was so focused on content creation and constant brainstorming that I missed something important—this project itself was the catalyst meant to unlock everything else inside me.

This has felt like years in the making, even though it was only born months ago.

Yes, I love filming, editing, and creating digital content—but I also love making music, writing poetry, and singing. Things I hadn’t touched in years. The last poetry book I wrote was in 2017. The last script outline I worked on was in 2021. Those blocks were long and heavy—but I’ve learned I return to them when I’m called.

It wasn’t until I watched Love Jones for the first time yesterday—one of many Black films on my list—that something shifted. The moment the movie ended, I picked up a pen and started writing again.

And it felt damn good.

The moral of the story?

You can’t force your way out of a block—just like you can’t force your way out of life’s harder moments. You have to pause, breathe, and allow yourself to rest. It’s necessary—not just for your mental and emotional health, but for your spiritual growth too.

Everything takes time.

And the things meant for you don’t need to be chased—they find you.

That’s why it’s called inspiration.

It arrives when you’re ready to receive it.