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The
Successful Paradox: Empowerment through Submission by Choice Copyright 2000 by Vicki Blue |
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The think I love the most about being submissive is being in control. I know, that sounds strange doesn't it? But stick with me and I think you'll understand what I'm saying. By nature I am an aggressive person, fortunate enough to have a career that puts all that aggression to use. Without revealing too much, let's just say that my job requires me to confront, challenge and even expose people on ocassion. It also requires not taking "no" for an answer. I think I can even say that there are people who fear me, especially if they have done something they don't want revealed. Often these are people in positions of power. If I didn't have the courage to challenge authority I'd never draw a paycheck. I am pleased to have the defiant spirit it takes to do my job well. I know myself well enough to know that I enjoy standing up to authority. I also know myself well enough to know that when I come home I want a man who is strong enough to stand up to me, back me down - and when necessary - save me from myself. I know myself well enough to know that ultimately, having a unquestionably dominant man as my partner provides me the balance I need to be happy. Most people who know me in my professional life would no doubt die of shock if they knew that at home I defer - willfully and gratefully - to a man I chose not only because I loved him but because he exhibited the leadership abilities that I always craved in a mate. "But no," you may say. "You musn't need that! Women who want such a thing from a man are victims!" I beg to differ. A victim is such because they are defeated or lack the will to win. I am spirited fighter. In my home, though, I will not have battles. I am with the man I love because he won my respect. I choose to control my destiny, and my destiny was to be cherished and loved by a man who is strong, brave and principled enough to win the gift of my obedience. I chose a man who deserves my submission through his shepherding of my character and support of my goals. I am living my own destiny through the choice I made. I had control over that choice and that was the one for me. That choice has given me a firm foundation.. From the safety of my structured home I emerge each day, ready to take on the world and its challenges with confidence and bravery. I am a living example of empowerment through submission. I am a reminder of what strong women used to know - that there is no shame in a chain of command, leaders can challenge us to greatness and willing followers can acheive as much as the leaders they obey. |
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