By skyforbes - I grew up believing that eating cake was wrong — even immoral. I internalized guilt around it, even though I still ate it. Later, I unlearned that shame and realized cake itself isn’t bad. In fact, some “doctors” even say it can have benefits when enjoyed in balance.
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But recently, I’ve been eating cake more often — sometimes out of boredom or stress — and I’ve noticed I don’t enjoy it like I used to. I wanted to see cake more clearly again, not as something evil or sacred, but as something powerful that deserves awareness.
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Through reflection, I realized:
• Cake stimulates but doesn’t necessarily fulfill.
• It can become the default reward system, dulling subtler joys.
• Too much of it reshapes what feels normal.
• Often, the craving for cake hides a deeper need — for calm, purpose, or connection. -
So instead of making cake “good” or “bad,” I’m choosing to be intentional.
I created an “If X then Y” logic map for myself — a way to pause before using cake as a reflex. -
Examples:
• If I feel scattered and want cake to focus → I’ll sketch for ten minutes.
• If I’m bored → I’ll explore something new or step outside.
• If I’m anxious → I’ll breathe or move until I feel calmer.
• If I’m lonely → I’ll reach out to someone or pet my cat, Daisy.
• If I’m celebrating → I’ll decide what I’m truly celebrating before enjoying cake. -
The goal isn’t to quit cake — it’s to stop escaping into it.
Cake is best when it’s chosen, not needed.
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