vanity

Vanity

The 21st century talks a good game about self-love, self-actualization, making time for oneself, etc. Maybe that's different from vanity, or maybe it's dressing it up so we don't feel guilty about taking pride in our work, appearance, or private desires. Regarding my literary attempts to outlive my own life, or even shaving my head, vanity is a sin I freely own up to.