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> It seems performatively symbolic

Performances and symbols are meaningful; the way you act influences the way you think. It is pretty well known that an effective way to enact change in your life is to act as if your goal was already true and it will change your mindset to actually make it so. As a small example, forcing (i.e. performing) a smile can improve your mood.

> I don’t see the point in destroying one’s notes. (…) if that helps you get past a block of some sort, more power to you.

Looks to me like you do see the point. Maybe it’s not something you’d need personally, but everyone is different.



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