something I've wanted to do for a while.
pros? cons? considerations?

so far
: no talking
: no texting
: no captions or posting on socials, only observation

exceptions
: allowed to communicate by writing something down on paper
: only allowed to speak in front of a microphone(possibly also expanding it to no freestyling_only lyrics written)

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plan to do this for at least a year_2021 and possibly further if beneficial

What do you gain from this? Not trying to be funny either.

no KTT

-inner peace
-increased focus and less distraction
-get in touch with my true self, instead of taking the energy of people around me

Gotcha. Why not then? I can’t see myself doing this but if you think it’ll benefit you why not

you want to do this for a year

better to do an intensive 14 day experiment, look up Vipassana retreats

My friend did this for like a day or 2 after Kobe died I respected it

I try and do this for a couple days every year. Sometimes I'll just go camping and do it so I'm not a 'burden' on others and can truly sit in the silence.

somebody told op stfu and he took it to heart

That’s cool and I can see the benefits and beauty in seeking silence, I just wonder why you go so far to restrict yourself. Like the Travis barker Video above where he says the guy that did this doesn’t laugh out loud. Aren’t you there restricting something that is already there in the present moment. You basically take your way of expressing yourself based upon a natural urge in the moment like laughing. Like why not just seek silence and limit your contact but still allow yourself to laugh or even talk for the time where you decide to not seek silence and be around people?

wow didn't know this was a real thing

i couldn’t do it but it does sound interesting

I read a book about this a long time ago, I was probably like 8-10years, and it just sounded so nonsensical...but that it's just me so do you op.

"You really want that?! 😡 I'm gonna shut up for a year 😤"

laughed ngl

do you have an inner monologue op?

Genuine question why quote this now if OP answered like 3 posts down

this is fire kinda regret not continuing attack on titan after season 2 was f***in mid and confusing

Oh nah, Season 2 slow but it has one of the greatest moments in anime history. The build up to that moment is necessary imo. How much did you watch of Season 2? The anime is insane rn i’d honestly hop right back on, binge watch the rest of the show ( Season 3 is fire, some very crazy revelations ). It’s worth it, it’ll probably be top 5 or even top 3 oat after the show ends. I know i might seem like i’m overhyping it but it’s so amazing rn. Highly recommend watching the show.

fair enough, i got like 4 episodes into season 2 this was like 2017 i dont even remember anymore tbh but i might just restart tbh the hype is so hard to ignore im curious again tbh

Oh yeah you didn’t get to that episode. Trust me s*** is fire and the hype is well deserved.

didn't get to that point