But before that, let me take a little while out to spit disgracefully at yon men and women who tried their hand at hacking Witness Times, yet again, and succeeded, yet again. And after the spit I would like to remind you, “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” (Paulo Coelho). Even if that is hacking a little collection of my thoughts and views. And even if it is the yearning to get it back.
Thank you, oh Love, for bringing WT back up.
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Contemplations on slavery – part I
(Disclaimer: there never might be a part II, or part III, or et cetera)
The phenomenon of slavery is indeed an interesting one. It is captivating the way Master-slave relationships are established. It is of my observation that the phenomenon of slavery, which requires two power apexes, that of the Master and that of the slave, may start at the tipping of the fulcrum to any one end. That is, a Master-slave relationship does not require two parties, but it can start with just one party tipping against the fulcrum to form a power apex. Once either of the apexes have been formed, it just a matter of time when the newly formed apex results in the other apex being formed. Once both the apexes have been formed, and the relationship established, it is curious to examine the character of the relationship, and of the apexes in the relationship.
The slave, intriguingly, tends to be cutaneously happy occupying the particular space. (s)he also tends to be in the inertia, and increasingly try to continue in that space, until (s)he is made aware of the existence of such a phenomenon, and the characteristics of the concerned spaces. In this state, the slave not only contributes to the maintaining of the system, but also to the strengthening of it, by contributing hitherto unsaid clauses to the relationship. (s)he also gives confidence to, and thereby builds, the Master. Later, (s)he becomes aware of the existence of the phenomenon. Then (s)he has to realise the space that (s)he and the other apex occupy. Once this realisation sets in, a period of unease, confusion, and lack of clarity begins. During this period (s)he tries to break out from the space, but finds it increasingly difficult by each passing day.
The master tends to be happy being the Master. (S)he does not realise the existence of the phenomenon as easily as the slave, and once that happens, it is much more difficult, than the initial process, and than the slave, for the Master to realise the space occupied by her/him. Once that happens, it is my belief that the Master may be unconsciously uncomfortable, but consciously battles that discomfort to continue experiencing the material, sadistic, and fetish pleasures offered by Masterhood.
The slave tries to break out of the relationship, after the onset of realisation, and the Master tries all methods available to Masterkind to maintain the state of continuum. At certain points, the slave tries to be empowered, yet a pseudo-slave – a slave who addresses the Master’s wishes, but against her/his own will. It is my observation that this state is increasingly irritating and uncomfortable for the Master, who exists is put in a state of extreme fidgetiness.
Finally, the slave, once empowered enough, finds enough in her/himself to assert, and then the structure breaks apart. If the Master is also empowered, then the two apexes reduce to their initial states of potentials, and continue with their lives in sustainably developing ways. However, if the Master is not empowered, then (s)he continues her conquest of slaves, with another victim, treacherously beaten into shape using devious means and cunning ways. This deadly conquest, raping one heart/mind after the other, continues. However, remember, that only by being raped were the hearts/minds later empowered.
If it is only the Master who is empowered, and not the slave, then again exists an issue. After complete empowerment of the Master, and once (s)he reduces to the state of original potency, (s)he lets go of the slave. But the slave is not empowered. The slave feels incomplete, and starts her/his journey for a new Master.
It is also my belief that the empowerment of a slave will in very very less probability lead to the empowerment of a Master. However, the empowerment of a Master influences the empowerment of the slave in slightly more determinal magnitudes.
Here concludes part I of my contemplations on slavery, chronicled from personal experiences. Thank you for reading.
very interesting and profound.I need to do a couple of readings to really get the picture, but your ideas and most importantly your vision of the master-slave relationship is most articulate.It exists in every human being’s life,and you have captured that very essence. I think a 2nd and maybe a 3rd portion of your contemplations is quite necessary because it will surely get people thinking,but at the same time,if you leave it like this,it also makes sense, a great deal of sense,because you tend to think further in your own little way.
Good writing mate.
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hmmm interesting..sets the mind thinking..some of these observations ring a few bells..”I am like a fish that can never of anything to write to you”( this contributed by my 8 yr old cousin who came from London(jolly li’l chaps!! all of ‘em))..they(they are 8 and 9 yrs old) think yours is an excellent blog(which they came to know abt right now)…you should get some Prime Minister’s Award for the best blog of 2009…they think you should be a ‘BLOGMAN’!!!(they are sorry to say this to you) but they appreciate your effort and the amount of preparation you have put into this..ok…i just could’nt stop myself from writing their comments:)..anyway it is really good writing..possible solutions???..dont know where to get tht..but explains some things..also show everybody cant be kept happy all the time even with the best of intentions!!:)
Happy Writing!!!(this is my first comment on anything in cyberspace:D)
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