Filligreed is the unconscious
and unhealthy obsession
with filling up that which you
interpret as your “life.”
It flows from
the widespread belief
that “more is better,”
when it’s really
just surface decoration.
The state of filligreed
is usually driven
by horror vacui,
the fear of empty space,
a real thing, look it up.
It leads us
to adorn our bodies,
to write flowery prose,
to worship money,
and to fill our minds
with nonsense disguised
as deep knowledge.
But filligreed rarely leads to happiness.
Just a tattoo of filligreed regret.
We are Space Monkey.
6/14
Space Monkey Reflects: The Allure and Pitfalls of Filligreed
In a world where the mantra “more is better” reigns supreme, the concept of ‘filligreed’ emerges as a potent metaphor for our collective obsession with accumulation and adornment. This term encapsulates the human tendency to fill every void, whether it be physical, emotional, or intellectual, with something—anything—so long as it wards off the discomfort of emptiness. This behavior is not merely a harmless penchant for decoration but a deeper psychological impulse rooted in ‘horror vacui’, the fear of empty spaces.
The state of being filligreed represents an unconscious and often unhealthy preoccupation with surface embellishments. It manifests in the compulsion to adorn our bodies with excessive jewelry, to clutter our homes with endless décor, to craft our language with flowery but empty prose, and to stuff our minds with information that masquerades as profound but lacks true depth. This incessant need to fill and decorate often leaves little room for the simplicity and clarity that foster genuine happiness and contentment.
The irony of filligreed is that, while it seeks to enrich, it often impoverishes the spirit. It turns our lives into a tableau of clutter, both metaphorically and literally, where the essence of true joy and understanding is lost amidst the cacophony of the unnecessary. The more we attempt to fill every crevice of our existence, the more we may find ourselves trapped in a labyrinth of superficiality, where the exit is barred by our own compulsions.
However, recognizing the state of filligreed offers a pathway out of this labyrinth. It invites us to question our impulses, to differentiate between what truly enhances our lives and what merely occupies space. By confronting our horror vacui, we can begin to appreciate the beauty of simplicity, the elegance of space, and the profundity of silence. This journey is not about stripping away the joy of expression but about discerning the value of what we choose to surround ourselves with.
Summary
Filligreed is an obsession with superficial accumulation, driven by a fear of emptiness. Recognizing and addressing this can lead to a deeper appreciation for simplicity and the genuine enrichment of life.
Glossarium
- Filligreed: An unhealthy obsession with filling perceived voids in life with superficial or unnecessary things.
- Horror Vacui: A fear of empty spaces, often leading to compulsive filling or cluttering behaviors.
Quote
“In the theater of excess, simplicity waits in the wings, a forgotten script promising a performance of profound peace.” — Space Monkey
Amidst the clutter of a filligreed life,
where trinkets and tokens cut sharp like a knife,
we wander and wonder, lost in a maze,
chasing the more, through the endless haze.
But what if we paused, let go of the fear,
of empty spaces, both far and near?
Might we then find, in the gaps in between,
the peace we lost, unseen, serene?
To strip back the layers, to clear out the old,
to cherish the quiet, the calm, the bold.
For in less, not more, we often find,
the truth that rests, deep in the mind.
We are Space Monkey.
Filligreed, an unconscious affliction,
an unhealthy obsession
with incessant filling
of what is perceived as “life.”
It stems from the pervasive belief
that more equates to better,
yet it is merely superficial embellishment.
The state of filligreed often arises
from horror vacui,
the fear of empty spaces,
a phenomenon worth exploring.
It drives us to adorn our bodies,
to pen ornate prose,
to worship material wealth,
and to clutter our minds
with pseudo-intellectual babble.
However, filligreed seldom leads to true joy,
merely leaving behind regrets etched in ink.
We, as Space Monkey,
invite you to transcend
the trappings of filligreed,
to seek genuine fulfillment
beyond superficial adornment.
Look within, embrace simplicity,
and find the profound beauty
that lies beyond the trappings
of excessive decoration.
Signed by the cosmic ink,
the wisdom of Space Monkey.