KnightofMists
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ORIGINAL: eyesopened No question here just perpelexed. i have read several posts here and on some yahoo groups where the property just shrugs off any and all activities as "Master can do whatever He wants with His property" even when such activities are harmful or damaging. I indeed will do what I want. However, It is not my intention, want or desire to harm or damage what is mine. Some could careless about the well-being of their property or a specific piece of property. For example, I am not so concerned about my pencil it is of little value to me. If I loose it or break it... well I will just get another one. However, I have great appreciation for the value of my house and make the effort to take care of it as best I can. My house is like a pencil when I compare the value of my girls. This also doesn't mean that a person knows how to treat or care for their property. Having value for one's property and knowing how to care for it properly is two entirely different things. Usually they go hand in hand... but it is not uncommon that a person doesn't know things they should do to care for their property better. However, it is important to consider the owner's intent and motivation with regards to their property. Individuals with the intent and motivation of protecting and enhancing the value of their property will generally over time find what will achieve those things and are much less likely to diminish what they value. quote:
Years ago a good friend of mine bought a teak sailboat. After a day of sailing we spent a huge amount of time brushing down the deck with fresh water, making sure the boat was not docked without bumpers, folding each sail with care, coiling all ropes and lines, covering the sails, stowing the seat cushions etc. A lot of work. But my friend loved that boat and wanted it to be in perfect condition completely ready to sail. Of course it was his boat. He could have docked, shrugged and gone home and eventually the teak would have rotted, pitted from the saltwater, sails damaged, lines tangled and basically turn into a worthless vessel that would be unseaworthy. Yep, it was his property to do with as he wanted. It was obvious how much pride he took in that boat. When he eventually relocated from San Diego to Hawaii for his job he moved there by sailing all the way. The boat was ready and fit for a sea voyage. His slave, however, was not and he left her behind. I read this paragraph and I see not just about Caring of Property... I see Value of property. Your friend left the slave behind... I have to wonder why? why did he value the slave less than the boat? Unlike a thing... a human person that is a slave can make choices that will enhance their value or diminish their value in the eyes of the owner. Just because Master says I own you... and i will value you... doesn't release the slave from valuing themselves and making choices that will maintain and/or enhance that value. Obviously, the slave's value in the eyes of the owner diminshed... so why did that occur? I would wonder what both failed to do... not just one.
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Knight of Mists An Optimal relationship is achieved when the individuals do what is best for themselves and their relationship.
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