...somehow this past year has put major obstacles between my imagination and the page -
Really?
Without even thinking some of your stories come to mind. - Letting your horse lead you in the desert. - The Wishing Tree - Tsunami freezing you
I am sure others have their favorites. Write what you feel.
Cheers
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.