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porcelaine -> RE: what makes a Master (10/23/2009 1:18:24 AM)
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ORIGINAL: IBused
What makes a Master? What makes a submissive? A Master Doms...Tops...gives orders..right? yeah, right? What makes you better then the submissive's you Top? I will answer that question for you...."Nothing"
You only have a role to play and your role is not all that.....you/we are as only as powerful as we connect with. So..Master's/Doms/Tops? what makes you ......ahem..a Master? Listen all...this will be good.
it is clear you're frustrated, so i'm going to suggest that you take the term outside of the lifestyle context and view it from its original definition instead. considering it from the viewpoint of one with a skill, you'd begin as an apprentice and work alongside a master, learning from him and mirroring his technique until aptitude had been gained. with these tools in hand the tradesman worked tirelessly over the years honing his skills and developing his signature style. it was a long process and real mastery did not occur overnight. those that were afforded the title had truly earned it through diligence and commitment to their craft.
if you apply this back to one who would appropriately wear this title, i would consider this as someone who has invested the same time and energy in themselves. in the course of doing so they've gained leadership skills, had positions of authority, become well versed in human dynamics, have some understanding of psychology, the human body, leather history and culture, and the application of pain utilizing various techniques. in addition, i would expect that he communicates well, is an excellent listener, adept at behavioral conditioning, in control of his temperament, dependable, trustworthy, has integrity, displays confidence in his decision making, is acutely aware of the exchange he seeks and is capable of creating it, and most importantly has a desire to accept the responsibilities of guiding and caring for another human being.
i do not ascribe to the belief that the master is better, i see his role as complimentary to my own as his slave. however, there is another concept that i'll discuss and that is the master as perfection personified. i will be honest, while i can grasp it on a transcendental level and recognize that it is possible, it is difficult for me to say whether many aspire to such or ever reach that place. i do believe this is how some submissives and slaves view their master. however, to do so would require me to have someone that embodies the characteristics i've described.
i can understand how someone can embrace these beliefs when they're in the proper relationship with a partner wholly committed to their betterment. those that reach this point often connect on four levels - mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. his impact is not by chance, it is intentionally done. it is my belief that this is the personification of the master and slave in its actualized state. the demeanor of those moving in this direction is difficult to miss. however, i don't think it is possible to reach this point without internal enslavement taking root. which cannot occur without the master's touch.
porcelaine
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