This is an excellent article. Lust is my kryptonite, and sometimes it is painful to be out in public and feel like I'm not in control of my thoughts and feelings. Especially in western society, where sexuality is often flaunted and turned into a commodity. This phenomenon is strikingly similar to the famous allegory often associated with the philosopher and social commentator, Jean-Paul Sartre. It's often summarized as follows:
A man sits at a table with a delicious meal spread out before him. There's plenty of food and everything he could desire is right in front of him. However, he finds himself unable to eat. The reason? The man has a long fork tied to his arm in such a way that he cannot bend his elbow. Every time he tries to bring food to his mouth, he fails because he cannot maneuver the fork into a position where he can eat.
This allegory is often used to illustrate existentialist themes, particularly the idea of frustration and absurdity in human life. It highlights the struggle between desire and capability, where the man is surrounded by abundance but is ultimately unable to fulfill his basic needs due to a seemingly arbitrary and frustrating limitation.
It may not be an exact description, but it is fairly approximate in my experience.
This is an excellent article. Lust is my kryptonite, and sometimes it is painful to be out in public and feel like I'm not in control of my thoughts and feelings. Especially in western society, where sexuality is often flaunted and turned into a commodity. This phenomenon is strikingly similar to the famous allegory often associated with the philosopher and social commentator, Jean-Paul Sartre. It's often summarized as follows:
A man sits at a table with a delicious meal spread out before him. There's plenty of food and everything he could desire is right in front of him. However, he finds himself unable to eat. The reason? The man has a long fork tied to his arm in such a way that he cannot bend his elbow. Every time he tries to bring food to his mouth, he fails because he cannot maneuver the fork into a position where he can eat.
This allegory is often used to illustrate existentialist themes, particularly the idea of frustration and absurdity in human life. It highlights the struggle between desire and capability, where the man is surrounded by abundance but is ultimately unable to fulfill his basic needs due to a seemingly arbitrary and frustrating limitation.
It may not be an exact description, but it is fairly approximate in my experience.
Best wishes,
Braden