Lessons from Years of Polyamory with Mikaal Bates

Episode 285: Mikaal Bates’ mission is the evolution of Masculine Consciousness across the Planet in our lifetime. He loves helping Men, Women and everyone in between find creative and lasting ways to cut through Resistance to find True Purpose & Deepest Love. He travels the world in partnership as a Transformational Coach, Leader of Men’s Work, Workshop & Rites of Passage Facilitator, Ritual Creator, and Curator of Ecstatic Experience. Show notes: What is Mikaal Bates currently musing about? How do men listen to their intuition more? How Mikaal keeps meditation from feeling overwhelming. Energetic agility with Justin Patrick Pierce: http://www.justinpatrickpierce.com/ The gift of the feminine is it keeps things fresh—it keeps things from being robotic. In the moment, the feminine always wants more." Polyamory vs monogamy. Why Mikaal decided to explore polyamorous relationships.  The difference between Polyamory and open relationships. Why he doesn’t identify with the term 'polyamorous.' "Honesty and real time is the medicine for a nurturing, valuable relationship with a real chance of longevity." The gifts and lessons that came from his polyamorous relationships. "Compersion" - the opposite of jealousy. What are some boundaries that people often cross in polygamy? "Sex is not just for pleasure—it’s a vehicle for enlightenment. The body of the female is a tool for enlightenment." Madelyn’s current relationship and the status that she’s most comfortable with. "We always attract our reciprocal." Why Mikaal has decided to be monogamous for now.  Londin Angel Winters' podcast: https://maddymoon.com/londin-angel-winters/ Must-read books: The Way of the Superior Man https://amzn.to/2PWFUI4 by David Deida; Iron John https://amzn.to/2ZrF9tQ by Robert Bly, 12 Rules for Life https://amzn.to/2smd8rt by Jordan Peterson, The Awakened Women's Guide to Everlasting Love https://amzn.to/2t3EvGV by Londin Angel Winters, Stealing Fire https://amzn.to/2sd8g8c by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal. Connect with Mikaal: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikaal.bates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaal_bates/ Website: https://www.mikaalbates.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands