The anxiety that comes of tempting fate, especially in pursuit of such an indulgence, helps generate dreams of death by suffocation or falling.
A trip to Blackpool is kindred and concludes with an adman's sentimental hyperbole: fish and chips "is a comfort food for when you don't need comforting, a celebration when there's no special occasion, a democratic, unpretentious indulgence that helped shape us and save us".
It's not the first time the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have helped their communities grieve and heal.
The sale of indulgences, which helped drive Martin Luther to break with Rome in the early 16th century, was stopped soon after, but their religious value was reaffirmed at the Council of Trent.
When temperatures are hot or summer doldrums suddenly set in, a little self-indulgence will help restore peace of mind and sang-froid.
Given such culinary indulgence, it helps that Constantia is a hiker's paradise.
Psychologists are finding that feelings of guilt can have an ironic impact on our behaviour, leading to further temptation and scuppering our broader goals, while enjoying the occasional indulgence can help recharge your self-control.
Not only churches benefited from these sorts of collections, as the bishop offered indulgences to those who helped build bridges at Brampton, Rockingham, and Aynho.
February: Treat Yourself to a Mini Reward Love is in the air this month, so consider coming up with a budget-minded indulgence that can help keep you and a loved one motivated to reach financial goals together.
