| May/June 2002 | |
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 by 
                Justin Medlin 
 I 
                have found, that the people that I consider to be the best dominants, 
                the ones that I respect the most are all, very caring, giving 
                and often times humble people. No need for grandstanding, chest 
                beating, or trumpet blowing.  I 
                feel that I am a dominant by nature, but that does not cause me 
                to seek to be in charge of everything. I am currently in service 
                to Master Doug Harris and I also own a slave. For me at least, 
                its not all centered around the play or sex, its centered around 
                the energy exchange and the spirituality. Being 
                a dominant and owning someone is the largest responsibility that 
                I know of. It certainly requires me to continue to learn and grow, 
                to push myself, before I can lead her. The often mentioned issue 
                of safety is a big one, but it's one that exists well outside 
                of the dungeon and bedroom. I must think of how she will be cared 
                for, mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, including 
                to the point of setting up the frame work for her care should 
                I die before she does. I expect myself to travel all those roads 
                as far ahead of her as I can before I instruct her in how to walk 
                them.  Dominance 
                to me, is not wielding a tool, that is an expression of it. Its 
                not about demanding my way all the time, that's an indication 
                of insecurity. Its 
                not about forcing my will on someone else, having that person 
                come to me and want to submit to it is only a manifestation of 
                it. Dominance to me, is about Service. Service to yourself, your 
                submissive or slave and to your community at large, through making 
                things better for each and every one of those things through the 
                force of your will, without ever having to raise your voice, or 
                your hand.  Dominance 
                is about providing the focus so that others might meet your goals 
                and theirs. Justin 
                Medlin Now that I have your attention feel free to email me. I may or may not respond to the emails, but I promise to read all of them. Copyright 
                Justin 
                Medlin © September 2001 |