“Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t”. – Margaret Thatcher

The countdown to Cancun is on. i’m packing our things as Master is out of town for a few days. i do miss Him already, but that’ll make meeting back up with Him that much more special.

i stayed behind from this business trip in order to spend one-on-one time with the teen, so that she doesn’t feel neglected during our absence.

Tonight, i wanted to lay out a few thoughts on Master’s hold on me.

We all know that D/s is a power exchange. Note: i said “exchange”, not something that can be taken forcibly.  There are times when Master will voice His concern over the occasions when He allows me some “downtime” –   away from the demands and energy required for D/s.

The fact is, i consider His allowances to be well-balanced. The past 2 weeks have been draining on both of us. Due to His lighter touch on the reins (figuratively speaking) i’ve been able to maintain better composure.

If He hadn’t been so inclined, i wouldn’t feel as if i could lean on Him during times of stress.  As it stands, He placed “us” above all else.

For me, this exemplifies the meaning of…

Authentic Power.

There’s a subtlety that exudes from authentic Dominants. There’s no sense of desperation, or fear that someone won’t do as they say. It just happens.

If i may offer another quote…

“He who controls others may be powerful, but He who has mastered himself is mightier still” – Lao Tzu

Innate. Never announced. Not boastful. Qualities of a true Dom.

i feel it when we enter a public place and he’s walking behind me – there’s no question who i belong to.

i feel it when other men’s eyes are on me, and He is quietly taking note of the admiration.

i feel it…just feel it.

Now if i can continue to make Master proud of His slave, we’ll be like a fine wine, only getting better with age.