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Initiation, Meaning, & The Mythic Masculine w/ Mikaal Bates - The Smiling Human Podcast S1E2
Season 1 Episode 2
In this conversation, Michael Bates discusses the importance of initiation and men's work in the journey towards manhood. He highlights the absence of initiation in modern society and the impact it has on men's sense of purpose and identity.
Michael emphasizes the need for external rituals and the guidance of elder men in the initiation process and explores the intersection of initiation and meaning, discussing the universal archetypes present in different cultures.
The conversation explores the question of what makes a man distinct from those who are not men. It delves into the concepts of masculinity, purpose, and present moment awareness and how these support the development of the matured masculine.
Oak & Mikaal discuss the importance of discerning between what is true and false, and the need for men to come together to test and refine their beliefs. They also touch on the division and polarization in society and the value of sacred union between men and women. The conversation ends with a discussion of the guest's mission to accelerate the evolution of healthy masculinity and promote sacred union between men and women.
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Mikaals Info
Instagram - www.instagram.com/mikaal_bates
Website - www.mikaalbates.com
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The Smiling Human:
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