[Uncovering the True Nature of 'Like'.] Deepening Series: Deep Layer Edition Vol. 1 | Why Do We 'Project' onto Materials?
Do you ever have feelings like these?
・For some reason, you can't forget a specific material
・You are strongly drawn to it, even though you can't explain why
・You can't tell anyone because you're afraid they'll think you're 'weird'
・Even though you like it, you feel a sense of guilt somewhere
If even one of these applies to you, this article is for you.
In this article,
we will unravel the psychological structure of material fetishism.
By the time you finish reading, you will—
no longer have to hide what you 'like'.
Materials are not just 'objects'
Many people say:
'It's just a preference, right?'
That is incorrect.
Material fetishism is not a desire for the object itself, but
a structure of self-projection.
Those who are drawn to the luster of enamel
are not just looking at the shine.
Those who are drawn to the transparency of PVC
are not just looking at the skin.
The weight of leather and
the leg lines of boots are the same.
In truth—
you are entrusting your emotions to that material.
Deep Layer ① | What is projection?
Projection is
seeing what is inside yourself on the outside.
For example—
・Those drawn to light are seeking strength or presence
・Those drawn to boundaries find comfort in ambiguity or tension
・Those drawn to weight are seeking stability or warmth
・Those drawn to leg lines are saved by order or structure
Materials are not stimuli, but mirrors.
What you are looking at is,
not the material, but your own emotions.
Deep Layer ② | Why does 'putting it into words' make you feel better?
The reason a fetish is painful is
“because it cannot be explained.”
Things that cannot be explained
make people anxious.
However, the moment you put it into words,
it becomes a 'structure'.
Once it becomes a structure,
・Guilt decreases
・Self-denial decreases
・You become less swayed by impulses
・You become able to view yourself objectively
This is the purpose of the Deepening Series.
Articulating a material fetish is
the first step toward self-understanding.
I ask you this:
Which material do you
entrust with what?
Light?
Boundaries?
Time?
Symbols?
What kind of emotions does that material speak for on your behalf?
Please let me know in the comments.
From here on is the true deepening.
To the next stage
This is the end of the free section.
In Deep Layer Vol. 2,
we will dissect the 'boundary between dependence and deepening.'
Why are some people 'swallowed' by materials?
Why can some people sublimate their fetishes into an 'aesthetic sense'?
We will dismantle that difference from its structure.
A request to follow
This series is
an attempt to transform material fetishism
from a 'sensation' into an 'understanding.'
Why not follow us
and protect your 'likes'?