I’m just an artist. Here’s a philosophical rant on why I believe joy is the revolution.
The Only Way We Survive This Is Through Joy
Let’s be real: the world is overwhelming right now.
There’s so much noise, so much fear, so much urgency pulling us in a hundred directions. And I get it—because our brains are wired that way. We are biologically programmed to remember fear. To scan for danger. To react to threats.
The problem? The tech gods know this.
And they’ve built entire platforms around keeping us in a constant state of fight or flight.
Social media was supposed to help us connect with friends and family.
Instead, it’s evolved into something that feeds on our attention—amplifying whatever sparks the strongest emotional reaction, whether it’s anger, outrage, or despair. It’s all algorithmic fuel.
And somewhere in the midst of all that chaos, we’re losing touch with our full emotional spectrum.
We’re forgetting that we’re allowed to feel something else—something lighter.
We’re forgetting that joy is just as sacred as grief.
Why I Talk About Joy So Much
People ask me why I’m obsessed with joy.
Why I call it the revolution.
And it’s because I believe, deep in my bones, that it’s the only way forward.
Joy is how we reclaim our power.
Joy is how we soften enough to stay human.
Joy is how we remember who we are when the world wants us to forget.
This moment in history—right now—is a chance to redefine the world we want to live in. We are standing at the edge of possibility. But we won’t build anything new by staying in survival mode.
We have to tap into the radical, healing, and connective power of joy.
My Healing Journey
I say this not as a concept—but as a testimony.
My own healing journey has been hard. Messy. Lonely at times.
I’ve been through burnout. I’ve been through loss. I’ve felt stuck and scared and unsure.
But the thing that pulled me through wasn’t just grit.
It was joy.
I gave myself permission to feel the pain—but also to feel the good.
To find meaning in art. To blast music and dance in the kitchen. To cook, to clean, to create.
That’s the thing no one tells you:
Joy is a muscle.
You can grow it.
You can choose it.
You can practice it—even when the world feels like it’s on fire.
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We only get one life.
Let’s build a world that feels worth living in.
Let’s dance, cry, laugh, create—and do it together.
Joy is the revolution.
And you belong in it.
—Justin
growing up, i was taught boys don’t cry
Growing up, I was taught that boys don’t cry.
So I swallowed my feelings.
Bit my tongue.
Made myself the safe space for everyone else, but never for myself.
Because I saw the pain behind the masks people wear.
And I wanted to fix it.
I wanted to be the person they needed.
But here’s what I learned the hard way:
When you have a heart that’s three sizes too big, your empathy for others can’t be greater than the empathy you have for yourself.
That realization changed everything.
The floodgates opened.
The tears fell.
My voice rose.
And creativity spilled from the cracks–where I once held myself together for the sake of others.
I’m healing out loud.
Because on the other side of those difficult conversations is freedom.
Say the hard thing—even if it’s messy.
Even if it makes you uncomfortable.
Even if it makes you the villain in their story.
Because the love, support, and understanding that you give so freely–you deserve it too.
reconnection isn’t dead.
Reconnection isn’t dead.
I know it feels like it sometimes.
Because we’re more likely to send heart emojis than handwritten notes.
Because it’s easier to swap voice memos than carve out time for a real conversation.
Because everyone is too busy to schedule a meetup let alone be fully present when you do see each other.
But deep down, we’re all craving something more.
Connection isn’t dead—it’s just waiting for us to bring it back.
And sometimes, all it takes is a simple card.
You’re already the friend who listens.
The one who genuinely cares.
Now, you can be the friend who reminds someone they matter—no matter how many miles apart you are.
The Heart Collection features 8 beautifully designed flat notecards, made for reconnecting.
✨ Send one to your best friend from college.
✨ Drop one in the mail for your long-distance love.
✨ Leave one on a coworker’s desk just because.
There’s no algorithm here. No notifications.
Just a real, tangible way to make someone’s day.
Because love—real love—deserves more than just a double-tap.
(And yes, grab an extra set for that one person you keep meaning to reach out to. They’ll love it.)
Life is hard, so I made some inspirational memes.
Feel free to steal them for your socials—just tag @socurious.co so I don’t cry. 😌🙏
you’re not stuck. you’re buffering
Dreams don’t fade. They wait.
But the moment you step into your truest path, fear shows up—new, sharp, insistent.
It calls you back to who you’ve always been.
Feel it. Honor it.
But don’t let it hold you back.
Fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s a compass, pointing you toward what you truly want.
You’re braver than you know.
I believe in you.
A journal prompt: When was the last time I felt this kind of fear? How did I move through it? How do I want to do things differently this time?
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