Yes, this counts as an entry

[lhexa]

The "month of involution" is proving very difficult to do, and I haven't even gotten to the most difficult subjects; see the previous entry for some of the reasons I'm finding it hard. So, until I'm done (which'll be about two weeks, I think), I'm going to deny myself the things that most strongly divert my attention and alter my mood. I won't be around for lengthy IM conversations. I also won't be reading any more of the replies to my own posts until done, though after I'm done I'll go address them all well. Similarly, I won't be commenting in friends' journals for now; if I can summon the self-control, I won't read them at all. For anything important, I can still be reached via email. 'Til 2006, everyone.

Comments

[broken-bokken.livejournal.com]

This just seems like an odd, bad idea to me. The most personal change in any area comes about with experience, so cutting oneself off from experiences seems like it would only slow the process of development...but maybe that's just the way I work. Good luck.

[lhexa.livejournal.com]

It's an experiment with unhealth, and thus carries some severe risks, as I found out at two points after this entry.

It does slow the process of development... but it can accelerate the process of rarification. I'm not finding an adequate word at the moment, but the idea is that there are beneficial processes complementary to, but not always compatible with, development.

Thanks...