Fostering Play, Presence, and Laughter: Mikel Blair's Approach to Enhanced Well-Being for Women
Tricia and Doro welcome Mikel Blair, co-founder of Modern Revival, for a warm conversation about conscious leadership. Through Modern Revival, Mikel leads women in practices to enhance presence and self-growth through play, aiming to help them reclaim their wisdom and live with more ease. Their discussion covers the importance of relationships for well-being, the concept of being "above or below the line," and an introduction to the drama triangle tool.
They explore presence as a superpower, the impact of judgment and personal stories, and the role of community in self-reflection. Mikel highlights the value of play and laughter and the role of Modern Revival in building intentional communities for women.
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qUOTES:
“Presence in action is tuning into the wisdom of the body and our emotions, quieting the mind.Without that anchor, there is no knowing if you are above or below the line.” - Mikel Blair
“More awareness brings more choices, and more choices offer more freedom. Our name of the game is allowing women permission to stop and ask themselves, ‘What do I really want?’” - Mikel Blair
“Self-growth isn’t meant to be done alone. It requires the physical presence of a community.” - Mikel Blair
Show Notes:
In this conversation, Tricia and Doro speak with Mikel Blair, co-founder of Modern Revival, about conscious leadership. Mikel leads women in practices to enhance presence and self-growth through play, aiming to help them reclaim their wisdom and live with more ease. The discussion covers the importance of relationships for well-being, the concept of being "above or below the line," and the drama triangle tool. They explore presence as a superpower, the impact of judgment and personal stories, and the role of community in self-reflection. Mikel highlights the value of play and laughter and the role of Modern Revival in building intentional communities for women.
Takeaways
Modern Revival is an intentional community of women that offers a space for self-growth and the practice of tools for personal development.
Modern Revival aims to help women reclaim their inherent wisdom and live their lives with more ease and flow. Presence is a superpower that allows us to be aware of our emotions and make conscious choices.
Being above the line means experiencing the world with an open mind and a growth mindset, while being below the line is characterized by defensiveness and a scarcity mindset. Shifting from below the line to above the line is a practice that helps us cultivate presence.
The drama triangle tool helps identify roles of hero, villain, and victim in relationships and encourages self-reflection and personal responsibility.
Speaking our truth and being honest with others is an act of love and can foster growth.
Questioning our stories and beliefs can help us see the other side and gain a broader perspective.
Being part of a supportive community can provide opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth.
The tools of speaking arguably and distinguishing facts from stories can help us challenge our assumptions and beliefs.
Being present and playful in our interactions can foster connection and well-being.
Judgment and the stories we create about others can hinder authentic connection.
Listening to our inner wisdom and discovering what we truly want is essential.
Play and laughter are powerful tools for fostering connection and well-being.
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