Facets
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Hello, shai^tana: Thank you for your post; it is good to hear the thoughts of another who lives the "Gorean lifestyle" as it is termed - especially in that you spoke so clearly on the way such is lived; not a role-play game, but a true commitment and living of certain principles, a way of thinking and be-ing that goes against the grain for many, but is exactly what some need, and desire, and find their 'place' in... This girl is in training with a Gorean Master, as of very recently; He acts in the role of Mentor and Teacher to the girl. She is also talking with and getting to know, One who had expressed interest in a girl, to Master (though He does not own this girl, she is permitted to call Him that to help remind her of her place). So, in everyday English, as most here don't usually communicate in third-person speech *G*... I find it is both the security and solidity in the Gorean philosophy and mindset, that for me is the place I belong. As someone else said, it is primarily an understanding of one's place, very clearly defined and delineated. To give oneself completely to Another as Their posession....is to be completely vulnerable. But knowing that a Gorean Master holds his Honor above all, understands the depth of responsibility that goes with ownership, and knows that that is HIS place, gives one the security and safety to so give herself to Him; knowing He will use her to whatever degree, and in whatever ways, please Him, but that He in turn will do whatever is needful to keep the slave in "good running condition" - physically, mentally, emotionally - she doesn't need to concern herself with those things, only to be always 'transparent' to Him in order that He have the information He needs about her. I have need to NOT struggle with how much authority or say-so each person has in the relationship, for me that sort of constant negotiation as to roles and extent is unsettled, unsettling, insecure, too free-floating... and as slave, it is very clear Who chooses, both for Himself and for me. I find i thrive in situations where the expectations of mind/attitude, behavior, and action are very clear - and in "this" place, i am not left to my own whims of when i decide i want to submit, and when i'm just 'not in the mood'. I am slave, i serve - and that is my place, that is my purpose. That removes a world of struggles and conflicts, for me, right there! There is a very intense self-discipline a slave must learn; all the small things, and large things, that are required of her. Everything she is, the things she does, her behavior and demeanor around others, all reflect on her Master and His ownership. Her focus is on Him, what pleases Him and how... she could 'choose' to do things her own way, but then it has become a more conventional D/s relationship, hasn't it? - with the struggle for who-takes-responsibility-for-what. But, for those who find that their place is within the structure, discipline, depth of responsibility, and understanding of one's clear place and purpose in the 'scheme of things' that to me summarize what "Gorean lifestyle" means, those things - the security, the discipline, the 'dying to self' and focus on her Master's needs, wants, preferences that a slave learns - fulfill her, complete her, in a way that a D/s or equal-power relationship could never do. Of course, a Master has His own responsibilities - if it's Your possession, You have to do 'periodic maintenance' at least..... but that's not for this girl to worry about - thank goodness! I was given a very sharp reminder, just yesterday, in talking with a coworker who is a social worker, of how "twisted and unhealthy" the entire realm of BDSM is considered by the 'vanilla' world -- her ex was a strong Dominant, though i think neither were aware of such a thing. She shared how He was One who needed to nurture and protect what she called "needy women" -- and that He was a control-freak, to boot. She made it very clear that, within her 'mental framework' as a social worker, such personality qualities were perverted, sick, abusive... but He sounded to this girl a very loving and strong Dominant - though, with the coworker being a 'control' person herself, a girl can see what a power-struggle would have characterized that relationship. BUT ...... was reminded that we are all pretty "odd" at the very least, when seen from a 'vanilla' perspective - so isn't all the argument about "sub or slave?" or talk of how this-or-that isn't "real" BDSM, just something that divides us, who are the only support we have, each other, against a pretty hostile society? walk in light, facets
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