Pillars and Progress
As I’ve continued to hone my expression, I’ve focused on what speaks for me:
- Mythic Grit – declarative poetry that walks philosophical edges and tests discipline.
- Rugged Traveler – field notes and travel pieces that find and question.
- Levity and Irony – absurd humor and observations when the abyss stares back.
My mood still waivers, like anyone. Though I’ve worked through a lot of dysregulation, mood and emotional reactions often drive me to write.
When I explore mythic grit, I usually aim to assert something philosophical or ideological. When I find myself wandering, the rugged traveler tends to explore and ask questions. Levity and irony tends to blend in the background as my general good nature. It also expresses my more elated moods and leans toward a surreal absurdism rather than concrete.
I’ve added field notes as an insight to my process and a connection to the rugged traveler. I rarely write pieces in one setting. I often ‘collect data’ then distill this. Especially when I get closer to capturing a specific topic or concept.
Deeper than anything, I want readers to have a good experience. I often reread several times after publishing to glean further insight. I hope you find this as engaging.
All my best,
Josh
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