Presented by: shannon.
Many spiritual traditions hold some sort of Mystery Tradition around what cannot be simply taught. Usually marked by an Initiation and/or an Oath of Secrecy, the Mysteries are designed to bring us closer to the Divine through experience at the correct time. But in Leather and M/s, there is no formal Initiation. No Oaths of Secrecy. The practice of Leather and M/s spirituality practices as open as BDSM itself. Yet, many of us have experienced an Initiation of some kind into this practice, and gained an understanding only possible through experience. In short, “If you know you know, and if you don’t, you don’t.” In the first part of this class, we’ll explore the history and traditional definitions of Mystery Traditions, as well as traditions present in Leather and M/s, placing these acts side by side. In the second half, we’ll open the circle for all present to discuss moments of initiation, transformation, rebirth, and when things simply clicked. When does play become transcendent? Why do many of us share an understanding of the Spirituality aspects of M/s when no holy text or standard practices exist? Is there Mystery without Secrecy? As a wise Priesten once said, “Secrets are revealed. Mysteries are revealing.”