The Art of Indulgence

DL Young
3 min readFeb 16, 2024

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Oscar Wilde

Photo by Olena Shvets on Unsplash

In a world that preaches moderation, there is a certain allure in embracing the opposite. The idea of indulgence, of giving in to our primal desires. Allowing ourselves to be consumed by the forbidden, holds a certain power that cannot be denied.

It is in these moments of abandon that we truly discover who we are and what we are capable of.

Indulgence

The act of satisfying our deepest cravings, has an undeniable appeal. It is a release from the constraints of societal norms and expectations, a rebellion against the mundane and predictable.

When we indulge, we tap into a wellspring of pleasure and experience a sense of liberation that is both intoxicating and exhilarating. It is in these moments that we feel truly alive, fully present in the here and now.

Moderation, while often touted as the key to a balanced life, can sometimes be limiting. It keeps us within the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable and safe. Preventing us from pushing our boundaries and exploring the depths of our potential. We must give ourselves permission to break free from these constraints and dive headfirst into the unknown.

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DL Young

The Place For Thought Experiments .A lover of storytelling. Learning about creativity and human behaviour.