Freedom

"The greatest freedom we have is obedience."

Quote from HBO's Big Love, which I finally caught up with today.

I had to write that quote down. It's mildly prolific and eloquently profound when applied to the submissive end of BDSM.

I certainly feel that, when submitting. I know it's trite and said often enough to make people vomit, but think on it. Being free to do as I wish is something we're basically handed at birth in this country. (providing you follow the rules and laws ya ya ya).

But the freedom to absolutely let go of all of your hangs ups and worries and stigmas and issues - and to simply submit to someone else's will - allows you another kind of freedom. The freedom to feel with no worries about what you're feeling