Is it true that a good Dominant is supposed to motivate and not command?

“Just as a woman's eyes are the mirrors of her soul,
her shapely bottom is her seat of learning.” 
― Michael

Motivation is a small piece in a larger machine and shouldn't be looked on as a primer. Motivation is just the key that turns the ignition that starts the car. But without direction, guidelines and consequence of action, motivation is as useless as driving with no destination.

Punishment is the grand deterrent. Discipline is the corrective measure we take to temper behavior. Motivation and support inspire those that serve us to make the right decisions so that deterrents such as punishments and discipline become unnecessary. Then and only then can the dominant Motivate without punishment or inspire without discipline.

This means that the art of punishment is cyclical in the grand scheme of things. And each cycle should refine itself as the sub/dynamic grows and evolves in the right direction. This is how we measure a sub’s growth.
Michel Foucault wrote, "In its function, the power to punish is not essentially different from that of curing or educating." Punishment, motivation, discipline, etc., are all tools we use to guide others to a place of happiness and well-being

{Orpheus Black is a sex educator specializing in Poly, D/s and M/s Dynamics. He is also a, professional and lifestyle Dominant, and alternative lifestyle speaker in Los Angeles. For more information on classes or speaking engagements please email him at orpheusandindigo@gmail.com} 

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