Sometimes I have to take a step back, and look at things as I did for the first time. I have to keep in mind that one of the most impor­tant aspects of this lifestyle is con­sent. That power flows from the bot­tom up, not the top down.

That I shouldn’t over­step my bound­aries. That in time, more trust will develop, and the rela­tion­ship will grow, and the bound­aries will extend. That with this comes inti­macy, strength, and pos­si­bly love.

That even with all the respon­si­bil­ity, trust, and faith I’ve been given, I must retain my humil­ity. That power does not need to be exerted to be felt.

That I had none of this, and have been given everything.