Are you bored with life?
Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart; live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.
~ Dale Carnegie
Dale captures my feelings of service submission perfectly. It is my passion to be of service to Beloved, to my family, to my household, to my friends, to my community. My rewards are the smiles and appreciation, a full house of love and laughter, and general improvement in our quality of life.
It does require submission though. There are plenty of days when I'd rather do XYZ. It's knowing that ABC are expected, required, appreciated that helps me get through each day. When Beloved gives specific tasks for LMN, I look forward to wowing him when he gets home in the evening. The smile, the kisses, the praise is enough to send this pixie dancing with delight.
That has become the new pattern. Since limiting my regular chores, Beloved has given me time to do other tasks that get neglected otherwise. I am beginning to understand his wisdom in the decision to make me STOP cleaning. I organized the silverware drawer, got work done on the garden, and cleared the foyer. I'm hoping to get things like organizing the library and the cubby in the basement soon, too...although those will be good rainy day or winter tasks...
So simple, so easy, so submissive. I'm grateful for my collar!
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