What are the pros and cons of self indulgence?

Self indulgence or “self indulgence”?

@jaytkay Self-indulgence.

Pro: You may enjoy the indulgence (Ahh, Chocolate Decadence)
Con: You may have to pay for it, on the scales. (Okay, okay. no dessert until week after next)
@rebbel Thanks for all the ?‘s

I think that periodically indulging oneself: a hot bath, a chocolate bar, a junky movie or music is a necessary restorative for the soul. The idea is moderation in all things even indulgence.

Indulgences can be great, especially to lighten a bad day every now and then.

Indulge too often and you cheapen it.

One person’s self indulgence is anothers necessity of life.

I like ice cream once a week, I think it makes me a better person so I’m all for it!

Some self-indulgences free you from your cares and allow your mind and body to recover from what ever stresses. Most self-indulgences are repeated too frequently to be good for you. So there are pros, just out-weighed by cons.

MIlo here; Self-indulgence is the only way to pass the time. As you know, in my case it has proven to generate perfection. Plus it keeps Gail from getting too lazy and complacent; she knows she has to cater to my every whim and think of a few that I forgot.

Today, for example, she found some fresh catnip leaves, green and tasty. I lolled and rolled and scrabbled around for a long time…it actually made time stand still.

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@gailcalled Awww :-)
@Milo You look rested.

@rebbel: In flagrante delecto

I’m all about self indulgence these days. Nothing over the top, but yep, I’ve paid my dues, worked my ass off, raised a child, divorced an ass, and NOW..it’s hot tubs, pedicures, and happy brownies every chance I get. Life’s too short to deprive yourself of moderate indulgences. Ya gotta die of SOMETHING!

JUST came in from my first pedicure of the summer and am thinking of dressing up and going out to one of my local tourist hubs for a slice of gourmet pizza and a beer and some live music on the patio. Tis the season, but first, I must do my nightly micro-farm chores. Can’t leave the critters wanting while I’m off indulging. ;-)

The pros of self-indulgence include garters, banana liqueur, and iron recycling. The cons include third trimester condoms, forensic sailing, and liliputian taxidermy. (Dont ask).

Yes, it worked!! Fantastic prediction by myself right there, wish I had a bet on it now.
I guess that’s one example.
A little puzzling as to why no PM was forthcoming thanking me for my most excellent suggestion, still, never mind.