Anais Nin reveals in this entry of her diary that from now on, her diary will be called the Diary of Others. "I have decided to retire as the major character of this diary," she proclaims. She says further that she is transitioning away from herself, shedding herself.
Anais is often referred to as a narcissist, as are many who keep a diary, with the focus on the self. Is self discovery and development so bad? Isn't psychological deep sea diving into the depths of yourself not okay? Isn't venting in your journal a good way to release emotions and say what you really feel without hurting anyone or having regrets about what you say to someones face? And it's fun, documenting your life and your development, your likes and dislikes, the good times and bad times, so that you can remember it all.
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