Greed or the Desire to Feel? Rehabilitation of a Vice

Have you ever wondered why some people always want more? More food, more money, more attention. It seems like they already have enough, but something is still missing. Why do we sometimes feel like we need “everything at once”? The answer lies in childhood, where something crucial was either not given or given in the wrong form.

Have you ever wondered why some people always want more? More food, more money, more attention. It seems like they already have enough, but something is still missing. Why do we sometimes feel like we need “everything at once”? The answer lies in childhood, where something crucial was either not given or given in the wrong form.

Greed, though it may sound strange, is not always a vice. It’s simply an attempt to fill the emptiness that was created when we didn’t get what we truly needed as children. Whether it was attention, care, or just space to grow. Some children didn’t receive enough mother’s milk, others lacked support and love. And then, in adulthood, this “unreceived” resource starts to demand repayment. They grab everything: money, recognition, pleasure, education. But what’s interesting is that none of this satisfies them. Something is still missing. Why?

There’s also another reason. Sometimes in childhood, we were overfed with everything, but not what we truly needed. For example, a mom might try to comfort us with a candy, even though what we actually needed was understanding and support. So, when we grow up, we continue searching for what we lacked in the past, but we don’t even know what exactly it is.

Do you remember those times when we were forced to eat overcooked porridge or stuff ourselves with something unpleasant at lightning speed? Yes, those moments taught us not to slow down, not to chew, but to swallow everything without asking questions about quality and real needs.

This is how we continue in adult life: we swallow excess without feeling that it’s enough and suffer from the feeling of emptiness. We don’t absorb what we receive and can’t “claim” it as our own. Even if everything seems stable on the outside, inside we’re still hungry. This is one of the main reasons why many people can’t build healthy relationships — both professional and personal.

Here’s an important point: finding balance is not just a phrase, it’s an art. In life, it’s important to know how to take and give wisely. And even if everyone around you says, “Take everything life has to offer!”, true mastery lies in finding the golden mean. Only a few lucky ones already know where this line is. They don’t get lost in endless searching because they’ve learned to value and properly “accept” what life offers them.

But if you’ve realized that you have a problem with greed or, on the other hand, you don’t know how to share, it might be time for rehabilitation. Think about your story, realize what you’ve missed, and start claiming what is rightfully yours. It’s important to understand: sufficiency is not a myth, but a real resource you can learn to create. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to claim your right to be, feel, and have.

So, guys, take responsibility for your life, and don’t forget that true pleasure is not about “everything at once”. It’s about the ability to let go and understand what you really need for happiness.