When I'm stable or "in the middle" as I call it, I often feel uninspired. Not so much lazy but just kind of doing what needs to be done (chores, parental responsibilities, etc). I guess this is what so-called normal people are like most of the time.

The middle is usually best for me as a husband and parent...but horrible professionally as I'm a writer. Even when im down I can still get inspired, it's just a different type of inspiration (like now).