It came in flash while taking a power nap in a parking lot. A flash that, for Josh Kok, illuminated the next step in his life's journey. A flash that reminded him of what he'd been able to do in the past and what he needed to do in the future. A flash that transported him back to a moment in Brazil, sitting alone on a bus, terrified beyond belief. Josh's story is not only captivatingly suspenseful, it is also transformative, profound, and enlightening. It is a testament to how seemingly mundane decisions—like Josh opting to leave his hotel room, hop on a bus, and go to a wedding—have the ability to change the course of our lives, if not in that moment, down the road as we reflect. Stories like these leave a mark. They remind us that life is meant to be lived out in the open, unconstrained by walls—metaphorical or physical—that keep us feeling safe, yet trapped by comfort and ease.
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Josh Kok is a creative content producer living in Madison, Wisconsin. Find his work and/or inquire to work with him on his website!
