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MasterLark -> RE: M/s needs? (12/29/2005 12:52:41 PM)
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ORIGINAL: FlorentineBob
The understanding of what it is to be human... The ability to be our authentic selves... these are the things that make us not only who we are, but who we can be.
Responsibility is what defines a Masters place in the relationship. To me, a Master has the responsibility to guide a partner to be all they can be in every facet of their life. This isn't about micro-management, but rather being supportive and encouraging the submissive to achieve their goals, reset goals, and grow further. Those who only see growth as surpassing or extending limits, miss the joy of seeing a submissive find new levels of accomplishment in the other arenas that life takes them. Often, a simple word, or a suggestion, are sufficient to add the power a partner needs to grow. If one doesn't see this or provide it, both are denied the reflection of power that comes from growth.
Full acceptance of a slave requires a tolerance of imperfection from the Master. Any Dominant can “master” perfect slaves. But there aren’t any perfect slaves or, for that matter, any perfect Masters. It is part of the beautiful mystery of human nature that even the most immature, inept or lazy person is capable of greatness if wisely led. Many otherwise capable Dominants are disqualified as Masters because they cannot handle less-than-perfect slaves. slaves grow confident in their slavery when their Masters empathize with them and when they are accepted for who they are, even though their service or performance may be judged critically in terms of what they are capable of doing.
Robert Blount
Power whispers... it has no reason to yell
Well said. I especially like the teaching notion of slaves growing confident in their slavery.
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