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BeachMystress -> RE: Tradition/Ritual/Symbolism (2/17/2005 8:07:15 PM)
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Tradition is something that has been passed on through generations... time honored practices. Unless you're part of a multigeneration BDSM family, I don't see traditions playing much role. While the "Old Guard" might want to beat the tradition drum, the lack of widespread practice of their "traditions" on the part of the BDSM masses makes them not general traditions. That being said, Safe, sane and consensual might actually be considered a tradition since it is something that is shared throughout the community and will most likely be practiced by the next generations of BDSM.
Rituals are an established routine. They are well suited to BDSM since they can reinforce a subs position, remind the sub of the Dominant and such. I do not practice rituals as a part of my relationship at this time. When my sub and I are 24/7 that might change.
Symbolism.. something we choose to be a physical representation of something else. *smiles* I do love this one. My sub is soon to be collared. In the time between when we started discussing it and his formal collaring, he is wearing one of my necklaces. It makes me smile when I see it on him. It doesn't mean anything to anyone else in the world, but to us it is a physical reminder of our bond.
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