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reflections.
personal writing that leans inward. these are essays, thoughts, and moments i’ve been sitting with. sometimes they’re quiet. sometimes they spiral. all of them come from a place that’s real.


learning keeps me going.
I used to wish I had the kind of college experience where I could focus only on school. But I’ve learned that my own path matters too. Learning keeps me active, grounded, and growing, reminding me that progress isn’t always about perfection but about persistence.

josiah.
18 hours ago3 min read


what's the point?
Sometimes I wonder if anything I create really matters. What’s the point of making something that could disappear? Yet in that question, I’ve found quiet meaning, to keep building, learning, and creating, even if no one sees it. Because maybe the point isn’t to change the world, but to find light and share it, no matter how small.

josiah.
2 days ago3 min read


Pokémon Legends Z-A: finding light in lumiose (city).
Pokémon Legends: Z-A isn’t a game about wandering far. It’s about the quiet moments within Lumiose City. The laughter of NPCs, the glow of Prism Tower, and the small comfort of sitting beside your Pokémon. In a time when life felt heavy, this world gave me light again.

josiah.
2 days ago4 min read


frisson: the feeling of being moved.
Sometimes it’s not the lyrics or the artist, it’s something about the sound itself. For a few minutes, you just feel alive again. That rush is called frisson, the moment music slips past all your reasoning and just makes you feel. It’s not just sound, it’s connection. A reminder that your capacity to feel deeply is still there, even when it hides.

josiah.
3 days ago4 min read


living with autism: my routines, challenges, and comforts.
autism doesn’t always look the way people expect. for me, it shows up in routines, challenges, and the little comforts I hold onto. i’ve learned how much being on the spectrum shapes everyday life, and how it’s made me who I am.

josiah.
Aug 217 min read


Jean Pormanove and the problem with livestreaming abuse.
Jean Pormanove’s death during a livestream shows how quickly cruelty can be turned into entertainment. Despite warnings, platforms like Kick allowed abuse to continue while audiences paid to keep it going. His story is not only about one man but about the culture we are building online, and whether it will reward empathy or spectacle.

josiah.
Aug 214 min read


the art of noticing.
discover the art of noticing in everyday life. this reflection explores how slowing down and paying attention to small moments can bring calm, clarity, and meaning.

josiah.
Jul 283 min read


i wake up already behind: living with emotional burnout.
a quiet reflection on the pressure to hold it all together. it’s about the cycle of expectations, exhaustion from emotional burnout, and the possibility that things don’t always have to stay this way.

josiah.
Jun 283 min read


when another culture feels like a parallel universe.
a reflection on how culture shapes what we see as “normal.” from the left side of the road in london to familiar hills in israel, this piece explores the subtle ways travel shifts our perspective and how the world can feel both foreign and familiar at the same time.

josiah.
Jun 253 min read


the moral math of medical debt.
medical debt can start in a moment, but follow you for years. this is about one hospital bill, how it shaped my life, and how the system punishes people trying to survive.

josiah.
Jun 223 min read


when hesitation holds us back.
why do we hesitate, even when we're ready to grow? whether you're starting a business, pursuing a project, or making a big decision, trust matters. this post reflects on how fear and uncertainty can hold us back, and why the right tools, support, and honesty can make a real difference.

josiah.
Jun 213 min read


when joy demands a paycheck: the toxic pressure to monetize everything.
in a world where even hobbies feel pressured to turn a profit, this piece explores the quiet exhaustion behind side hustles, follower counts, and the need to be seen. what if we created not to be famous, but to feel whole?

josiah.
Jun 105 min read


hurt people hurt people.
a reflection on emotional pain, the patterns it creates, and how healing begins with self-awareness, compassion, and the choice to respond differently.

josiah.
Jun 33 min read


the pain of trying: a reflection on friendship.
Friendship (2025) isn’t just a dark comedy about awkward attempts at connection. It reflects the messy and imperfect ways we try to belong. This blog explores Craig’s struggle to connect, the tension with his family, and Austin’s perspective. It’s about how loneliness, social missteps, and the desire for acceptance can resonate deeply with anyone who has felt on the outside.

josiah.
May 277 min read


when visibility feels like disruption: inclusivity, representation in media, and the default standard.
This post explores the backlash and fatigue some people feel about inclusivity in media. From superhero casts to online debates, it looks at why representation still sparks controversy and why inclusion is more than a trend. By reflecting on these shifts, we see how media can challenge norms and invite empathy and understanding for everyone.

josiah.
May 255 min read


missing and murdered indigenous people month: an ongoing crisis.
May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Month (MMIP Month). While I was somewhat familiar with the crisis of violence against...

josiah.
May 243 min read


lingering echoes: gone too soon.
quiet waves, carrying memories that remain with us. Can you hear me? S.O.S. Help me put my mind to rest. Those who have left this world...

josiah.
May 204 min read


being average.
exploring the feeling of being 'average' in a world that celebrates excellence. a reflective think piece on self-worth.

josiah.
Apr 54 min read
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