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Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 5:44:40 PM

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Today, I had something rather interesting happen to me.   I actually responded to somebody's profile that perhaps a few monthes ago, I would not have.

I find today, me eating my own words to a degree regarding the type of BDSM relationship I am or am not willing to engage in.  I read the profile, there was something almost spiritual about it.  Sure, it had the typical use, abuse and sexual aspects of it.

I found myself outside on the back deck smoking a cigerettee, trying to find reasonable objections, was coming up short of honest reasons why. I explored things in thought, then the realization of having a vision.   Knowing how people grow, change, and are shaped by their own experiences in BDSM as time passes.   I realized that the words I were reading on the profile are from a "here and today" point of view.   That these would change in time, along with new understandings and human growth.

At times we human beings can be blind to things. Not being able to see a tree in a forest and such. I wish I could say honestly that I digressed, but my mind has become open to new possible things.

My views and perspectives on almost "one wayisms" in my own mindset, are based a lot in my own experiences so far. Certain schools and lines of thoughts.   Needless to say, I tend to skip past profiles with anything that conflicts with these POVs I have personally.   I found myself today, going outside of my own box of experiences.   Exploring a New Frontier of sorts, a whole different manner and way of doing things.   I discovered something amazing, that I could in fact do something a little different, without it changing my core personality or base of who and what I am.

At least, I have discovered something new that I'm willing to give a stab at.

It's not my intentions to get into specifics here. Just that it's interesting, how interacting with so many people on a website like this, tends to open up mindset.   At first bumping into POVs that are in contradiction.   Then stopping to ask questions or hear stories.   Slowly seeing things in a different light.   Then one day, the realization that the only thing holding you back, is your past experiences, social conditioning and blah blah blah.

It's nice to be able to get POV, and communicate with people all around the world, and not just within a 60 mile radius of where you live.   Dare I say it, people are often faced with the over norm and established morals of the local BDSM communities. The so called group or social acceptable "norms".

I don't know how many people have somewhat grown just being part of an Online Community, how many New frontiers within they have got to explore as the result of it.    For me this site has been a bit of tool in rediscovering things about myself or discovering new level and things inside.   My ReEntry back into "the lifestyle" has been somewhat confusing and not as easy as I thought it would be.  I've been feeling the heat while I burn through the atmosphere.

I'm know I'm a bit weird, odd and strange... a freak of sorts amoung other freaks.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 5:53:07 PM

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I can say in all honesty that I have grown and changed, even in my short time on CM. What a few months ago would have been completely unacceptable and unthinkeable has become a way of life. Was it easy? No. Was it something I was looking for? No. Being here, meeting some of the wonderful people (and Lumus) has changed my life and allowed me to learn and grow in more ways than one. The thing was, I let old thoughts go (slowly it seemed) and learned new ones. I was able to let previous prejudices and inaccurate thinking go while learning new thoughts, new ways of thinking. It wasn't comfortable, as Lumus can tell you from some of our all night talks where he helped me through some very rough times.

Letting yourself grow, taking that chance, can open up so much for you. Good luck, O4SS.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 5:59:03 PM

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I would have missed out the best thing that ever happened to me if I had gone by my "old rules". After talking to others and rethinking my reasons for not considering this person I decided to give it a whirl. Well that was the start of something wonderful that has stood the test of time and continued to grow.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 6:03:55 PM

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It's funny...I use to think I had this amazingly open mind, then I really started listening to others and exploring and I learned what an open mind truly is. Yes, stepping out of the "60 mile radius" is one way to do this. Speaking and learning and meeting others just to meet and be educated is another.
The best thing I ever did on this site was to stop only looking within a 100 mile radius (yes, a bit more than 60).
Part of getting older is learning new ideas. Never stop learning.
I have a bumpersticker that says "normal is relative"......it's true. What's normal for me may not be normal for another and vice versa.
I do feel I've grown by exposure to different ideas found here and on other sites. How could I not? But that's true of exposure to any "different" group.

"I'm know I'm a bit weird, odd and strange... a freak of sorts amoung other freaks. "
Sounds like someone I should know!!!

peace and best wishes..........carrie

*Of course, the fact that my b-day is next weekend has nothing to do with my sudden sage-ism!!!!!!

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 6:18:38 PM

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What's the point of hanging around here unless it's to constantly challenge yourself?

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 6:33:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Owner4SexSlave

Just that it's interesting, how interacting with so many people on a website like this, tends to open up mindset. At first bumping into POVs that are in contradiction. Then stopping to ask questions or hear stories. Slowly seeing things in a different light. Then one day, the realization that the only thing holding you back, is your past experiences, social conditioning and blah blah blah.

You've touched upon some things that I've also experienced - a broadening of exposure to things I hadn't considered (or formerly rejected) until I took the time to read and listen.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/7/2008 7:22:42 PM

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Here's something that's amazing. About a year ago, I discovered I had a thing for Daddy/little Girl dynamics.   Now, back in my 20 something years, I was called "Daddy" once while in the middle of things.   It totally Squicked me out in 2.5 seconds flat.   Got me to asking her a lot of questions. Needless to say I was rather much of an Ignorant fuck about Daddy/Daughter (little girl) dynamics way back then.   Since then, I've some to a new place and understanding. Guess what a deep appreciation for what it really is.

Still this is one of the options, open doors to possible things that could be. Things to consider and be open minded.

In all honestly, if I had known anybody in the area at the time that was into this Dynamic, I just might have understood it.   It was a sort of BDSM culture shock for me at the time.   Besides being 20 something and having a girl call me Daddy just did not seem right for my Age.

I've been discovering other things, new frontiers since I've been kicking around this website.   I'll be the first to admit I have a sort of Love/Hate thing going on with this website.   Think that's a given considering all the different types of people that are on here.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/8/2008 6:51:17 AM

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quote:

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It's not my intentions to get into specifics here.

In my opinion the specifics can often be the difference between exploring a new frontier and lowering the bar. I'm not looking but I do read profiles. If I were looking I would definitely have to adopt some new paradigms regarding my approach to all of this. As you have found out when what you are looking for is not out there you have to adjust your expectations to what is out there.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/8/2008 7:13:18 AM

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I find that the more I learn about Me, the more I am open to new things. People I thought would interest me a year and a half ago are probably nowhere on my radar now.
The more I learn, the more I refine myself and the definition of what I want.

Sometimes, I read something here that just catches my attention and I investigate, research... sometimes it works for me, sometimes it doesn't.

Having an online community to bounce ideas is fantastic as I live in a pretty rural area.
If I kept to a 60 mile or even 100 mile radius, I would have never found my friends or my pet.
Distance is only an obstacle in my mind, not necessarily in reality.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/8/2008 10:08:18 AM

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Growth is a wonderful thing. Being open to possibilities. Listening to what other people have to say about things I may not have even considered in the past. It's like opening a book by an author I haven't read before.

-merry

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/8/2008 3:19:30 PM

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I love learning new things and growing in my own self awareness. I would be a pretty dull woman if I had closed myself off to new experiences and new ideas. I enjoy seeing what's on the side. I can't imagine being the type of person that is closed off to growth and expanding their life. I have to take chances to learn and grow. I don't ever want to regret not meeting someone or doing something.

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RE: Exploring new frontiers within - 6/8/2008 4:10:58 PM

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In a perfect world the only time we'd stop learning would be the time we quit breathing.

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