Greed
Greed is an excessive and selfish desire for more. It is insatiable in its want for possessions, wealth, power, or status, placing ultimate value on material things and self-interest over spiritual values or the welfare of others. Unlike Gluttony, which is based on consumption, Greed finds value in ownership.
The Greedy require having more and more to be satisfied, not just in material objects, but with personal relationships as well. Greed is also possessive of people, manipulating their attention, time, and energy. It is dishonest, appearing insecure, helpless, and needy in order to remain the central focus.
Disguised as having standards, Greed comes at the cost of love with its entitlement of gaining status from a partner or friend, whether financial, spiritual, or a kind of importance and recognition in the public eye, thus influencing others’ perceptions. Any willingness for real personal connection hinges on potential benefit and is often dangled like a carrot. Greed’s need is relentless.
In an excuse to have more for myself I altered seven books when one would have been sufficient. Each book is painted and embellished in gold, the color of opulence and of important toilets. I added gold chain bookmarks so that I can keep track of my progress in more than one book at the same time. Each book is wrapped like paper money, selfishly securing the contents I refuse to share.
Altered books, 2025
The Greedy require having more and more to be satisfied, not just in material objects, but with personal relationships as well. Greed is also possessive of people, manipulating their attention, time, and energy. It is dishonest, appearing insecure, helpless, and needy in order to remain the central focus.
Disguised as having standards, Greed comes at the cost of love with its entitlement of gaining status from a partner or friend, whether financial, spiritual, or a kind of importance and recognition in the public eye, thus influencing others’ perceptions. Any willingness for real personal connection hinges on potential benefit and is often dangled like a carrot. Greed’s need is relentless.
In an excuse to have more for myself I altered seven books when one would have been sufficient. Each book is painted and embellished in gold, the color of opulence and of important toilets. I added gold chain bookmarks so that I can keep track of my progress in more than one book at the same time. Each book is wrapped like paper money, selfishly securing the contents I refuse to share.
Altered books, 2025