I kept rigorous journals from 1999 until about 2017. I stopped because I felt it was necessary to make a break with my past self. I don't know if journaling wa

I kept rigorous journals from 1999 until about 2017. I stopped because I felt it was necessary to make a break with my past self. I don't know if journaling was useful for my personal growth or not. I do know that reading old entries resulted in a cringe more often than not, which I took to be a good sign. If the old-you isn't a little embarrassing, are you growing? There are a few books left, but I destroyed about 95% of them. It's a habit that is perhaps good for growth and reflection, but bad for revolution. It's been three years since I last made an entry, and I miss it just like I miss my old friends who I also no longer talk to. These days I just make lengthy comments on websites but it's a poor substitute.