is it wrong that i enjoy (online) journalling?

[Judy2]

On 11/05/2026 at 6:48 AM, caspex said:

I think what you might be sensing is the vainglory involved with Online Journaling. Actually most online journals I see are motivated by vainglory. Is there anything wrong with vainglory? Well, it's a compulsion that drives you to do things you otherwise wouldn't. It's your choice to do what you will with that.

I remember I started a few journals (not here) which I ultimately dropped because I realized I wasn't producing anything of value aside from looking for validation. If not for the public aspect of it, I wouldn't have a journal at all. The whole point was that others would read it. 

I am not free from vainglory and it's a sneaky compulsion just like envy. I have two active journals right now, both of which I started due to vainglory. But now I only post in them when I think I am actually producing something of value. This way at least I am compelled to create stuff I consider valuable. You could also start an online journal for the purposes of public accountability. 

I think if you are having fun it's alright but it's important to be conscious of where all of that is coming from. Vainglory makes you sit hours in front of the screen just like lust would. Thankfully it's possible to make it constructive rather than destructive.

i don't know...maybe this is tricky because motives can be mixed. 

there can be unhealthy aspects intermingling with authentic, healthy desires for self-expression. self-expression should ultimately be a good thing, i believe.