The number of Deadly Sins, and the number of days we allocate as we week in a constant cycle. But for this piece, it is about the sins and how they appear quite prevalent in today’s society and attitude in many areas of society and individuals.

Pride – they say to take pride in yourself in society, yet pride comes before a fall. And it has been noted that a whole month is now dedicated to it, nothing is usually made mainstream by accident, so I wonder.

“Pride is identified as dangerously corrupt selfishness, putting one’s own desires, urges, wants, and whims before the welfare of others. Dante’s definition of pride was “love of self-perverted to hatred and contempt for one’s neighbour”.

Greed – plenty of that to see around us. From many areas, my article Monopoly goes into that a bit more.

Lust – a rather deviant landscape is creeping in making it seem as though this one is also making its place known in society. Encouraging a longing to be indulged and amplified.

Envy – we seem to have many who covet and envy what others have. Intentionally or not, longing and wanting what others appear to have or be, isn’t healthy, or necessary.

Gluttony – overindulgence and wastefulness. There is so much it’s hard to know where to start, but opulence is rife.

Wrath – the scene has been set for the most vengeful showdown. Rage and anger being stoked where possible, harboured and nurtured. All of these ‘desires’ feed into creating a certain type of energy and have a role to play.

Sloth – there is much occurring without care or thought of responsibility or morals. And it shows, from the top down we are beholden currently to it.

It seems there is always more to see once you scratch the surface, and what type of morals and motivations are behind other people’s intentions is one you should give thought to, as well as your own…

(c) K Wicks