 | The Lightkeepers Journal Jul 2 | Since life is short, often too short, Benjamin Franklin famously said "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today". While so much has changed since Mr. Franklin's time, the advice is still solid. It is very easy to fall into the trap of finding why not thoughts rather than taking a second, changing that thought from why you cannot to reasons why you should just do it. This is especially true within this lifestyle and even more so if you are new. Things can feel overwhelming from terminology, what role is right for you, keeping safe, activities that appeal or do not, why are you interested in this, and trying to separate the good apples from the slimy, wormy ones. One note, this advice is about just exploration of the lifestyle and is NOT meant for diving into a relationship. Relationships take time to build plus the knowledge needed of the lifestyle and one's self takes even more time to acquire. Lifestyle relationships cannot just be jumped into like a pool. Jumping in headfirst is not safe nor is it successful. Please do not just jump into the lifestyle relationship pool until you are a gosh darn good swimmer. Returning to the regularly scheduled program and while there is a world-famous business that has made billions from promoting its catchphrase of "just do it", here are ten short reasons to go ahead and just do your explorations of the lifestyle. Do not let the fear of failure intercept you from exploring. you will feel more of a sense of disappointment if you do not allow yourself to learn about yourself and the lifestyle. If you discover the lifestyle is not for you, that is not a failure but an amazing piece of self-knowledge. The hardest step is always the first one and the journey to something worthwhile always starts with some fear. It is okay to have some trepidation, everyone does but push through it. You will thank yourself. You are good enough and this lifestyle is not limited to some special elite. You truly are amazing and you belong here exploring, growing, and joining the community. The desire you feel inside you is there for a reason. Go forward, explore, and learn about it. If you do not like something in your life, you do have the power to change it. Do not wait for someone to swoop in and do it for you. We live in the information age, so if you are not sure where to start, ask Google or Siri. There is a wealth of knowledge about how and where to begin your new journey. The lifestyle is not perfect. Remember, imperfection is beautiful and so are you. Starting small is great. Small things built and grow into bigger things. No matter how you decide to go forward and you will grow. Do not spend the rest of your life wondering 'what if', take action today. What advice and encouragement would you share with someone who is considering exploring D/S? As with all of my writings, please see this disclaimer. ©TLK2023 | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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