Welcome To The Foreign Terrain Of Self and Desire.

Amae
2 min readNov 20, 2024
Image Generated By Stability a.i. *(Milk from the Sugar Cane)
Image Generated By Stability a.i *(Milk from the Sugar Cane)

Desires often take a curious turn, transforming into disgust when faced with the unattainable. What if what you perceive as taboo were simply a hidden part of your longing? Imagine for a moment giving in to those very things you claim to find repulsive. What if nothing were off-limits?

To truly disavow something, you must venture into the realm of the unimaginable. Every act of condemnation weaves a tale of temptation; it’s as if your rejection of it births the very act you denounce.

Your vilification uncovers the fears lurking beneath the surface — the fear of being exposed, the necessity to shield the ego. This unleashing of fears is like the incessant buzz of a mosquito, a reminder of what lurks just outside your comfort zone.

You may feel your masculinity being called into question, driving you to retreat into phantom realms where imaginary demons dance around your hidden desires. They’re relentless and mocking, and the fear of exposure lies beneath it.

We all uphold the belief that “I think, therefore, I am what I think.” Our egos convince us they are transparent and visible to the world, yet they fiercely…

--

--

Amae
Amae

Written by Amae

Interested in people, nature, science and technology, and history. MSc in Research Methods (Birkbeck), MA Industrial Design (UAL)

Responses (3)