This is an interesting, very different sort of experience. The mood and atmosphere are excellent.
I understand what I should be doing, to an extent, but actually accomplishing it isn't always done how I intend. I'm not always able to steer the thoughts where I want them to go, somewhat like reality. Getting to an inspiration before it fades is tricky, and upon success it can be even more daunting to then guide the thought through a distraction successfully.
However, I'm not sure what doing that achieves, mechanically. Perhaps that's missing the point? Clearing the shadows is simple enough and unlocks progress, though I don't know the specifics of it; I understand going through those nodes is required, and after that sometimes the route ends on its own accord, while other times it accepts that I've accomplished the goal when I right click.
I went through the first seven layers, and I believe I got the gist of it, at least. :)