remembrance – Ask Mss Didi*

Feel Good & Empowered: Practice Gratitude

MssDidi — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:54:44 +0000

UPDATE 3/16/14: Video “Tapping Into Gratitude”

December 4, 2013

Q: Dear Mistress Didi,

…Things are going really well for me right now, but I still have set-backs when I have to deal with certain people… and the heartache of an abusive relationship… It’s exhausting trying to keep My focus… There’s always some [OMITTED] attacking the advice You give and Your opinions. How do You stay positive?

Miss VJK

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Dear Miss VJK,

Although I lost EVERYTHING in stupid-storm-sandy last year (still battling insurance companies); while My family and cherished ones have died and continue to fail in health; while I refuse to allow a serious injury to crush My Spirit with non-stop pain, I refuse to age horribly in eye-sore (non)fashion by keeping a positive perspective by practicing gratitude. That means instead of focusing on all the ugly in the world and what I don’t have, I am grateful ~ I am GREAT-full ~ for all that I do have.

Yes, I know: when all you can see is darkness, it’s hard to be grateful. But that’s because your focus is on the wrong things and your heart is in the wrong place! The more you focus on how fortunate you are to be you, exactly where you are RIGHT NOW, magic happens! Perspective determines outcome. Begin by thinking of all of the things that you take for granted – like clean water at your fingertips – and recognize how fortunate you ARE when multitudes in the world don’t have what you consider to be a basic right.

Speaking of clean water, please make a donation to My Charity Water Campaign so that more people can share gratitude and many lives can be saved! That is a perfect gift for The Whole!

I recommend contemplating “10 Things I Am Grateful For Today” every day, upon awakening, and before you get out of bed. I permit Myself to repeat only 3 things each day, such as how grateful I am that I have all of My 5 senses and that I live in a country where I have amazing freedoms as a Woman when so many Women are repressed by institutionalized fear of their greatness.

It is a scientifically proven fact that positive thoughts generate euphoria-inducing chemicals such as dopamine, which is the pleasure neurotransmitter!

It turns out that memory recall can be used to regulate mood in people who are experiencing depression, because thinking about positive memories causes the brain to release dopamine… [Read more on How Stuff Works]

So, begin your day with a jump-start of dopamine and take it from there. As soon as you become aware of those negative thoughts, immediately put your focus on what you are grateful for. As with all exercise, practice makes improvements in all areas of your life. in a very short amount of time, you will notice that you are more energetic, feel better about everything, and are able to remain positive and empowered for longer periods of time even when dealing with stress.

And this holiday season, give another gift that is truly useful to yourself and your loved ones by shifting your focus to your great-fullness by practicing gratitude!

OK, that was the nice way to give My message of cheer! For those who insist on being miserable, see graphic on the right!

Happy Holidays & A Powerful New Year!

UPDATE 3/16/14: Video “Tapping Into Gratitude”

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No Regrets – How To

MssDidi — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:25:15 +0000

October 24, 2017

Dear Mistress Didi*,

I find myself focusing on my past breakup and having nothing but regrets. In Your workshop, You mentioned getting stuck in “coulda-woulda-shoulda” and I can’t seem to move on. Can You please help me?

“quicksand”

Dear “quicksand,”

Aren’t you in luck – I just wrote the perfect response to your query for someone else!

READY? Let’s go!

STOP thinking of your experiences as regrets and see them as lessons:

There is always something of value to be learned to support you in what you really want.

No one is born knowing everything (no matter how many folks want to believe they are) and the entire purpose of The Gift of Life is to have experiences and learn from them to BE the best person you can be.

Perspective is the key to happiness. Know the adage of seeing the glass as half-empty or half-full? How you choose to see your world creates your reality. So, I recommend being kind to yourself and choosing the most supportive and FUN ways to deal with every experience you have.

Practice FORGIVENESS and begin with forgiving yourself. One of the main reasons one has regrets is because you are playing the make-wrong-game of thinking that you shoulda-woulda-coulda known better.

◊ How can you know better if you have not had the experience and learned from it?

◊ NOTE: Those i-told-you-so people can ONLY offer info from their experience as they have learned — or not — from it. And far too many people offer advice from second-hand and/or NO experience whatsoever. Their goal is to play the make-YOU-wrong-game — whether they admit it or not.

⇒ People who are on your side will offer suggestions about what to do now instead of invalidating what you did/didn’t do.

Here’s something that works particularly well for Me: View offenders as servants for your greatness.

◊ When We wallow in the hurt feelings of betrayal, etc., We continue setting Ourselves up for what We perceive as failure (not being loved; not being worthy; not [insert whatever here]).

◊ People pay servants to perform useful tasks. Consider what you believe offenders have taken from you (especially, emotionally) as payment for an educational opportunity. And let them be paid in full.

◊ By operating from a perspective of SELF-TRUST, you heal faster, learn better, and can choose more wisely in the future.

⇒ Give yourself permission to have a few setbacks and bumps in the road to refine your lessons instead of viewing these as failures.

◊ And if you really want to feel better about it, write the offender a thank you note and — without sounding bitter (so take time to ruminate on your feelings which serves you to clarify them) — tell the offender how their nefarious behavior has made them a “good servant” and useful for the oxygen they breathe… That’s My line and I mean it!

⇒ It’s fine to never send the note to them — this is a forgiveness tool that is designed to make you feel better and release the toxicity of your experience of them to be better served by them. It may actually be better not to send it to avoid further annoyance.

Enhance your Awareness with empowering techniques and practices. Awareness is your Key to Freedom as you discover what your underlying thoughts are that imprison you in “dis-empowerment” and “misery conditioning” via religions, (anti)social structures, etc.

◊ READ consciousness raising materials and learn to meditate — and yes, there are apps for that!

◊ Limit/avoid useless, social media— you don’t need to know about every step that someone’s toddler takes just because they’re obsessed with posting about it…

⇒ Make sure to and limit media-fear-mongering-ghoulishness.

Take your face out of your phone and smile at people. Develop personal interaction skills so that you’re not rude-creepy and attracting rude-creepy people and experiences to you.

◊ LAUGH as often as possible because laughter releases four, main, ‘feelgood’ chemicals – endorphin , oxytocin , serotonin, and dopamine in the brain, which supports everything I’ve written here.

◊ Learn to laugh at yourself because:

(1) you relieve yourself from the make-wrong-game;

(2) you learn from the experience in a state of joyousness, which is always more fun and useful than learning from pain; and

(3) when you can laugh at yourself, those who laugh WITH you contribute to your growth and those who laugh AT you will have NO effect on you because YOU have The Power in the situation.

◊ I make it a habit to laugh immediately before I go to sleep to get that feel-good chemical boost for a better night’s sleep and a much more glorious morning!

◊ PRACTICE GRATITUDE.The more you focus on what is good in your life and have gratitude for, the more you will have to be grateful for. That’s Universal Law. And talk about pumping those feel-good chemicals!!!!

⇒ Start with The Magic by Rhonda Byrne which is a 28-day practice to develop Gratitude. The booklet’s tagline is, “The easiest, fastest way to change your life.”

Surround yourself with people who are on the same paths of consciousness as you are.

◊ IMPORTANT: Learn to be alone and enjoy your own company. As you evolve, people will come and go because they are working on (or not) their own, personal journeys. Being distracted by conditioning that being alone means being lonely and/or unwanted is UNTRUE and a waste of valuable time to do and be what YOU want.

◊ Be prepared to let go of friends and relatives— or put them to the side. What people fear most is change. And when you make changes for your personal growth, jealousy and sabotage can often come from those closest to you because they are afraid (for whatever reasons) to face their own “demons” to evolve. Some folks even choose to believe that to discourage and sabotage you is love for you!

⇒ One of My favorite practices is to say, “I love you for who you were in My life; I release you for who you choose to be now.” Whether you actually say this to the person or not is irrelevant; this is a TOOL for your strength and forgiveness.

⇒ PAY ATTENTION to people’s actions. Don’t make excuses for their bad behaviors because they’re a relative or you’ve been friends for a long time. None of that means (1) they truly care for you now and/or (2) that you owe them anything — especially to take abuse from them. You don’t need to know why or what their reasons are for being non-supportive of your happiness and greatness. Treat yourself well and them accordingly.

Get and stay healthy — mind, body and spirit.

◊ Mind: Meditate daily; have daily infusions of positive news; READ conscious-raising materials; keep your focus on what you want and avoid negative distractions.

◊ Body: Exercise; eat with a focus to BE HEALTHY rather than skinny or whatever mind-control-conditioning is running you; rest/recuperate/sleep; get massages — Groupon and massage schools offer affordable options.

⇒ Try different forms of yoga to get started and/or enhance your routines because yoga is also excellent for the mind and spirit. Check out Sara Ivanhoe’s Yoga For Dummies Series — excellent! The link is to several, FREE YouTube videos.

◊ Spirit is NOT limited to religious conditioning; it is about the expansion of your excellence to contribute to The Whole. Follow your heart and what feels good with the highest integrity.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON’T BE LAZY.This is the greatest time in known history for finding and having what you want with information at your fingertips, literally. The same way folks can search for the latest music video (or porn…), search for answers to your questions. If ever there was a time that “seek and ye shall find” was true, it is now!

◊ While there are many generous people who will share their knowledge, ONLY YOU can find what you need and how you need it.

REMEMBER: YOU are the creator of your life. Change your perspective, change your world. CHOOSE BETTER everything and that is what you will have.

You CAN do it! Good luck and I support you in living your greatest life and contributing your greatness to The Whole!

For detailed techniques, check out My current and upcoming Workshops. Custom and private Workshops may be created,

Always MY Pleasure,
Mss Didi*
www.PartyDomme.com

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I’m a Domme, not your mom.

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Being a Lifestyle Dominant for Her entire life, Mss Didi* has explored various aspects of the BDSM and D/s Scenes including 24/7 relationships, slave ownership, Professional Domination (before it became synonymous with “hoochies with whips“) and Fetish Event Planning. Mss Didi* has benefited from an extensive education in the functions of the human body and psyche, holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Therapy and is currently working on Her PhD. As well as being the Founder of The Fetish League, Mss Didi* is a Model, Speaker, Author, Fetish Facilitator, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Psychotherapist, Certified Nutritionist, Certified Aromatherapist, and a graduate of The Institute of Culinary Arts with a specialty in vegetarian cooking. In Her* quest to change the public’s negative view of Fetish to a positive understanding of Fetish as Therapeutic Art, Mss Didi* promotes Fetish Appreciation through Her workshops, performances, and ClassicFetish Events. She* believes that the goal of the Dominant-submissive relationship is self-evolution for both to grow towards becoming the best that W/we can be as individuals, to each other, and to The Whole.

What’s In Your Play Bag?

MssDidi — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 03:51:24 +0000

Another public service Gift from Mss Didi*

June 25, 2017

Fetishists know that whenever unsafe Play occurs, the vibe of the experience is dampened, if not ruined. Unsafe Play creates diminished fun times; folks can get hurt; reputations can be damaged; and gossip-ghouls go on a rampage... (See How To Deal With Relationship Gossip for “management tips.”)

Recent gatherings I’ve been invited to prompt Me to share a 50 Shades of Foolishness Workshop Tip. I’ve been horrified by the lack of knowledge, attention, and the careless disregard for safe and intelligent Play all the way around. I choose to share knowledge so that I am part of the solution instead of being part of the problem by remaining silent.

If anyone chooses to be offended because they believe that I am referring to their event, that will be your choice. You also have the choice to utilize My Gifts NOW, if you neglected to before. Find a plethora of resources on My Ask Mistress Didi site.

I encourage any and everyone to use My Processes as templates to develop your own intelligent, Play Plans. PLEASE DO so that:

you are prepared for safety for yourself and others
you have what you need and can become familiar with it for maximum safety and comfort
you are responsible for how you Play
you and all in attendance have a pleasant Play experience, and
maybe I will have more events other than My own that I can thoroughly enjoy, too!

The Basics

1) Safety Guide. There are basic, first aid cares that you SHOULD know. For example, what to do for burns, cuts, bruises, and bleeding. PRINT and carry with you a reference sheet to be prepared.

Here is an excellent, printable guide ~~from the American Red Cross~~ from Simple Family Preparedness and one from the American Safety & Health Institute.
Download and print these First Aid Charts.

2) First Aid Kit. Check out what to include in yours from The Mayo Clinic. While you don’t have to carry an entire kit, a few basics such as bandages and antiseptic are a must. Here is an excellent tip sheet for a ~~Dungeon or Toy Bag First Aid Kit from the Central Iowa Power Exchange~~ [update 4/4/19] Physical Aftercare and First Aid Quick Reference from submissivesguide.com.

3) Cleaning Supplies. Always disinfect your Play space and keep it sanitary. If you’re Playing publicly, I recommend carrying a small, spray bottle with alcohol to give the area a spray and wipe.

a) ALWAYS ASK FIRST if it’s OK to use alcohol – – or any substances – – on areas because you don’t want to damage property. I can tell you that being sorry after the fact does not make up for ruining My decor and having to go after folks to remedy damages is most annoying and offenders will be punished – in one way or another…

b) Even better, bring a “Play Cloth” and other Play Preparations to cover furniture. See #7 below.

c) You may wish to bring disposable, disinfecting cloths or, even better .

d) Cloths and/or paper towels for spills and to clean after you Play. It doesn’t matter if there is cleaning staff; be a good guest and clean up after yourself.

4) Escape Tools. While you may enjoy making escape-proof, “sub-art,” stuff can happen and it’s always a good idea to have a scissors and/or cutting tools to quickly release a person to ensure maximum well-being.

True story: During one of My presentations, an idiot dom, who was interested in playing the make-wrong-game, blurted out that if you/I knew how to top My sub, there would be no reason to release them before the session was done. I mentioned fire, earthquake, and a variety of factors make good reasons, to which he guffawed. So, when an attendee to that lecture had to cut the idiot dom’s sub out of bondage when their Play venue caught fire, his same arrogance was addressed by his associates.

I don’t make it a habit to say, “I told you so,” because (1) I never have to; and (2) I never care enough to – I prefer to spend My time enriching My life rather than sliding down the Evolutionary Scale to remind offenders that they were wrong. If a person desires to learn and evolve, they will do better with positive reinforcement — which I am always happy to give to the worthy. Besides, Karma is a fabulous thing! (See Keeping Cool With Karma)

5) Plastic bags. There are a variety of reasons that everyone should have at least 1 plastic bag on hand but it is essential to have plastic bags in your Play Bag for sanitary reasons. There is nothing better for breeding bacteria than to place used Toys and clothing into a dark, enclosed container – especially if your Play Bag is not washable. It also makes for easier organization to separate used and unused items for faster cleaning and storage.

a) I recommend ziplocking, gallon-sized bags because they are usually large enough to fit clothing and Toys into.

b) For larger Toys, etc., use larger bags. Tall, kitchen trash bags are usually large enough for most Toys.

i) I like to cut-to-size clear, trash bags so that it’s easy to see My Toys through them.

ii) Clear, plastic bags also make it easier to ensure that you have all of your Toys at the end of Play Time.

c) I pack My clean Toys into plastic bags before placing them in My Play Bag to ensure that they remain sterile.

6) Gloves – latex or vinyl that fit your hands. The purpose for wearing gloves is for safety from receiving and/or transmitting communicable diseases and other infections. Gloves that are too big will be uncomfortable and can lead to accidents and injuries. Gloves that are too small will break and make Players vulnerable to exposure.

a) It is wiser and more economical to purchase gloves by the box from a pharmaceutical or (especially if you want colored gloves) beauty supplier to ensure that you stay stocked.

b) Because there is always someone who either doesn’t know better or is just irresponsible, I recommend packing a few pairs of gloves in a ziplock bag for yourself and a pair or 2 for that person. Why? Because sharing is not only a good and kind habit, but it (i) keeps the enjoyable flow of Play Time and (ii) alleviates tacky attitudes and behaviors. This practice is part of “Playing Nice” and adds pleasant energy to the environment.

i) I usually carry a few pairs of latex gloves in different sizes just in case someone needs them.

c) My personal preference is for vinyl gloves because I find them more comfortable and less sticky on My skin; more adaptable to My hand movements; and a bit more durable than latex for the way I Play. While vinyl gloves can be a bit more expensive, My comfort is paramount and I’m worth it. Comfort is a key component for the best Play.

7) Covering for your Play Area. Depending on your situation, good Hosts will have Play Preparations available for guests. However, this is seldom the case in public places. Since too many of these public places are dimly lit, you can’t see or trust their cleanliness. Having your own covering solves all problems.

a) Unless you’re really into having a special Play Cover, disposable coverings make things easier.

i) I provide theme-colored, plastic drop cloths for My Guests which are conveniently placed in a large, trash bag when Play is done.

8) Hand Sanitizer. The FDA continues research to pass new laws about the dangerous ingredients in commercial hand sanitizers, so here are resources to .

The sub’s Play Bag

Smart submissives will always have what they (specifically) need on hand – especially if you have allergies and/or medical considerations. I insist that the sub’s Play Bag is placed near Mine where it is easily accessible and where I can keep an eye on it.

1) Most Important: Have a (preferably typed) list of allergies/medications, etc. and instructions in case of emergency. This list should include emergency contact information. If you’re concerned with your privacy, place the list in a sealed envelope and be certain to tell whomever you’re Playing with where to find it before Play begins.

2) Wipes are a must-have because there are no guarantees that the Play Space will have amenities. Freshen up before and after Play. Depending on the wipes you choose, some may be good for cleaning Toys, too.

a) I strongly recommend using a wipe that does not have a strong smell which may be disruptive to participants and onlookers, and even to the scene itself. I was invited to Play with someone and his sub and her perfume made Me (and a few invited voyeurs) gag. There was annoyance all the way around as her dom had to tell her to wash it off. Flow was interrupted and she wasn’t thrilled to wash off what was probably one of those expensive, stinky, celebrity scents – – which made her attitude stink. Not as fun a Play Time as it should and could have been.

3) A Change of Underwear because “stuff” happens.

What’s In My Play Bag

1) My Diva Cloth for My Toys because (i) I like a pretty presentation to set the scene and inspire Me as I choose My Toys and (ii) I know that My Diva Cloth is clean for My Toys to be placed on during Play.

2) A Play Cover because, as I mentioned above, I can’t always rely on hosts to be as prepared as I am with My Events. Bringing My own Play Cover is also inspiration for others who would not normally know to adopt this smart habit.

3) Water. A bottle of water is excellent to have handy for a variety of reasons from using it during Play to hydrating yourself and Playmate. Having to look for water during a scene breaks the continuity and can dampen the vibe. Should it slip your mind to have water available before the scene, a bottle of water in your Play Bag solves the problem.

a) Another consideration for bringing your own, sealed water bottle is if you are in a public space where you cannot watch your cup. It’s sad to say, but there are a lot of creeps out there who slip mickeys.

4) Safety Pins. Wardrobe malfunctions do occur and safety pins can also be used to Play with…

5) Public Play Toys to Play with folks I may not know.

a) These Toys are usually made of a non-porous substance that can be disinfected on the spot. I choose non-porous materials because cleanup is significantly easier (alcohol will do the trick) than with leather and other materials that require special cleaners for proper care to maintain their state.

b) Since one’s skill with the Toys is more important than having flashy Toys, I don’t usually spend a lot of money on these. If I really have a good time, I may gift the participant with the Toy as a momentum of Our time together.

6) Small, healthy snacks to maintain blood sugar levels. Of course, I choose healthy options (like raisins and other dried or fresh fruit) to ensure that My and My Playmate’s energies are not depleted. Many times, even with light Play, and especially due to excitement, people can get so involved with Play that they are do not notice dips in energy. Low blood sugar levels can affect the Top’s judgment and precision and the bottom’s recovery and healing.

7) Antiseptic. Depending on the activities I intend to indulge in, I always carry the most natural form of antiseptic I can find to fit the bill.

8) Essential Oil Disinfecting Spray. I believe that smell is an integral part of the dynamic of your scene – and I intensely dislike stench. So, I bring a small, spray bottle of My favorite concoction:

Mistress Didi*s “Scentual” Mist. In a 2 oz. bottle, add 2 parts water; 1 part witch hazel; 10 drops of Lavender; and 10 drops of Lemongrass Essential Oils. Shake well before using and use sparingly. NOTE: I always ask if anyone is allergic or sensitive to these ingredients before I spray.

Other Notes

1) Liquid Bandages. This is a great idea if you have a boo-boo! Liquid bandages seal a cut or scrape (see instructions for recommended use), offer better mobility, and are more hygienic and attractive (they create an invisible coating) than regular bandaids.

2) EpiPen. Especially if you are a submissive/bottom and you have allergies, it may be a wise idea to obtain a prescription for epinephrine and carry an EpiPen in your Play Bag in case of Play with substances that are untried and/or with Playmates you have little experience with. According to Consumer Reports, in most states, you can obtain a prescription for an “epinephrine auto-injector” or “generic Adrenaclick.” While an epinephrine injector may be expensive, your life is worth it – and you may be able to find online coupons and deals. Do the research to find reputable merchants for product quality.

Start with these tips and adapt to your desires to ensure that your Play Bag contains essentials for safe, healthy, and dynamic Play!

Always MY Pleasure,
Mss Didi*
www.PartyDomme.com

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If you have a question that has NOT already been addressed, you may Ask Mss Didi*. Remember your manners…

I’m a Domme, not your mom.

More of Mss Didi*s Words of Wisdom

remembrance – Ask Mss Didi*

Feel Good & Empowered: Practice Gratitude

No Regrets – How To

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