mermaid blood wrote: Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:45 am
most likely reality is dan is a tired introvert who tends toward low moods and needs recharging, who instead of being able to hide for a few days in his house is about to travel somewhere he's never been before that has a complicated political relationship with his identity. it feels significantly positive to me, rather than foreboding, that's he's trying something new and communicating his intentions.
I think your assessment is spot on!

(and beautifully articulate

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Performing and traveling when you are truly an introvert is exhausting in itself! That alone would make me want to crawl in a cave for a week! And I think his desire to detox could be as simple as that.
But we also know how in touch he is with his inner world, geoglobal politics, and his own views of the larger cosmos. He's been open about his desire to live his truth, so the complexities of heading to Russia may very well be an additional drain on his energy.
I appreciate that he being upfront, and agree that saying "no particular reason" is both a healthy sign, and probably an attempt to try to minimize some of the "angst" his little break may cause some in the phandom. It shows an awareness of his fans, and is a caring gesture.
Here's to Dan's sanity retreat
