As I explore more into this lifestyle, I see several different paths that people are drawn to. Some are drawn to a total immersion into a different world, abandoning their current life to live in another. Some seek intensity through challenging their limits or tying emotional intensity to sexual impulses in one form or another. Some simply want to be taken care of or cared for even if they are diminished into simple minded chattel. As I look at each path I try to tie in the concept of a master’s responsibility in the care of mind body and spirit and find myself struggling to find answers that fit all three, so I find these paths to be a little unsettling. While these paths may bring amusement or satisfy needs, none of them seem to lead to the future that I want. As I continue to explore, I also see the emersion of many brilliant minds and formidable spirits who proudly call themselves slaves. I see many who adopt the symbol of a flower, perhaps to symbolize a delicate beauty, as well as strength or a desire to be nurtured and encouraged to grow. To what path are these people drawn towards and by what method are slaves forged into such brilliant beings? I believe that within all of us there is a seed wanting grow, to become something more in the hopes that someday it can reach full bloom and show the world the beauty that was hiding inside. These seedlings, the ones who fight with all their strength to grow so they can better serve, so they can be deserving of praise, so they can create pride in their master and within themselves, I believe this is where I will find what I seek. I have laid out the premise of what I want and what I am offering in three concepts. These serve as the foundation and will be where most of our time and focus will center on in the beginning. Concept of the journey Let us imagine for a moment that we are setting off on a journey. We leave without any knowledge of how to hunt, or fish or even forage for food. We don’t know how to create a shelter to protect us from the wind and rain. We don’t know how to read the stars or the lay of the land to navigate. We don’t know how to build a fire for warmth and comfort. In this journey we can expect to spend most of our time cold, hungry and lost while stumbling around in the dark. Not much of a journey and yet many people find themselves facing life in much the same way, lacking the skill sets beyond the basics of being productive enough to survive. Life is not so simple that you can face all of the challenges it has to offer with so little and still expect to find happiness. Most people understand this and try desperately to fill in what is missing, often finding the right answers but lacking what is needed to implement them in a meaningful way. Before you can build a future to live life the way you want to, you first need to have a strong foundation to build on. Concept of Growth
It is also important to note that there is more to life than sustenance for the body and mind; there is the spirit to consider as well. While nutrition is important the food should be something that one enjoys, while exercise is essential to a quality life it should be something that is fun and engaging. While learning will provide you greater options on how to face the challenges in life one should learn with a purpose, the first of which is learning to love exploring something new. There will be hard work, this is a natural part of growing, but there also needs to be rewards to balance that. There are many rewards to renew the spirit, such as a time for excitement like a theme park to have some fun, or a time of serenity like a picnic to enjoy nature, perhaps a time of adventure to explore something new, or a time of bonding like a dinner someplace nice. There should always be small and large rewards of all kinds to look forward to as a reminder that our efforts are more than a means to an end. Concept of family There are many ideals and perceptions in regards to the idea of family, while diverse there are constants that are common in most, the first being trust. Being dependable, giving encouragement, offering support, being there in a time of need and standing together to face the challenges and demons that are a part of life all lend themselves towards building trust. Beyond this are the standards by which we treat each other, how we regard each other and remaining firm in these beliefs. These ideals are reflected in many different ways from nobility to street gangs, all finding their own way of creating an inseparable bond that lasts a life time. I believe this is something that many people want and hope for in their lives but continue to find themselves betraying those they care for by saying things they don’t mean or find themselves overwhelmed as situations come up they are not ready for. These ideals are very challenging and it takes time to build both in conviction and strength of character to uphold and maintain. It would be nice if I could offer a life of comfort and ease but there should be more to life than simply to bide your time until you grow old and die. There is a wealth of treasure out there, precious memories that become part of a legacy that you will always carry with you. We only have one life and one chance to make the most of it and the greatest rewards that life has to offer requires both strength in many forms and the support of good people by our side. This is the goal of my journey and if it is one that is a good fit for you then I implore you to find the courage to introduce yourself. All that is needed is a healthy mind and body and a willing spirit that wants to grow and enjoy life. We can share this journey together.