In that sense, even when it’s often an ego-driven, corrupt servant seeking validation, the desire to be seen is the desire to be possessed — a wish to belong to whoever knows and appreciates someone better than anyone, and thus becomes their rightful, resonant master
knowledge is a double edged sword
True, the blade of knowledge severs illusions yet scars the wielder—ownership demands vigilance, lest the sword turns inward on the soul
In that sense, even when it’s often an ego-driven, corrupt servant seeking validation, the desire to be seen is the desire to be possessed — a wish to belong to whoever knows and appreciates someone better than anyone, and thus becomes their rightful, resonant master