We encounter Tease and Denial every day. In BDSM we label it, and it’s out there, lurking around every corner.
Sometimes in life we hit a bump where things just fall apart, and we scramble to line those ducks up again. Sometimes we don't quite meet a goal, don't get a reward, and how we respond to this makes an impactful difference.
What I appreciate most about the games we play in BDSM is the opportunity to see our power in the moment. Our ability to stay present and choose being with the situation over reacting and giving up any semblance of dignity, being a victim rather than a survivor.
In life when it just flows smoothly, we lose our sense of humility, being grateful for what we have, being joyful for our blessings. Unfortuntunately, all too often, it is when we lose something that we realize what we had.
What I also love about Tease and Denial is that it gives me the opportunity in a game to explore my answers to a situation. I am able to work out strategy, practice control, and be it control of emotions or body functions. The ability to control is a skill that can grow with practice. These tools you use in a game may become very useful in real life.