Using
The Notebook
The Notebook is your private writing space within Path of Virtue.
It exists for one purpose: clear thinking.
The notebook is accessible at any time by using the open book icon on the site header. Opening it does not remove you from your current page. It appears above your work so you may write and then return without losing context.
Use it to examine ideas, answer exercises, test conclusions, and record reflections while reading.
Open it when thought needs structure. Close it when your reasoning is complete.
Notebook Controls
New Entry
Creates a new blank page.
Use this when beginning a new line of reasoning or starting a fresh reflection.
Table of Contents
Opens a list of your recent entries.
Entries are ordered from most recent to oldest.
Select an entry to reopen and continue your work.
Timestamp
Inserts the current date and time into your writing.
Use this to mark study sessions, turning points, decisions, or commitments.
Saving & Closing
Entries save automatically while you write.
The Save and Close icon ensures your current work is stored before exiting.
After very large edits, allow a brief moment before closing your browser.
Writing
The Notebook uses plain text.
There are no formatting tools.
This is deliberate.
The purpose of the Notebook is clarity of thought, not decoration. Structure your writing through reasoning, not styling.
Privacy
Entries are tied to the member account that created them.
Other members cannot view or edit your entries.
Notebook data is stored within the site’s secure infrastructure.
Use sound judgment regarding highly sensitive material.
Backing Up Work
If you create entries you consider especially valuable, maintain a personal backup copy offline.
If something matters, preserve it deliberately.