[ OT ] How do you come up with the stories you write about ?

I do n't write often, but when I do it has a few common threads. Recognize your threads is my first suggestion. My main thread is this. 
 
 My stories are about a protagonists internal struggles. This hits a special note in my life, and I have a personal belief that when a protagonist overcomes their internal struggles they can overcome anything... That is the thing though - not all struggles are overcame. 
 
 The second thing is I will have a thought - just a single controversial line. I have used a few as prompts, others I have waited until someone prompted something similar so I could twist and contort it into my own prompt. 
 
 My most recent examples are: 
 
 The most glorious moment in love is the ending. 
 
 and 
 
 Ethics are for those that fear failure but need an honorable way to retreat.
