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As multi-passionate mamas, we know that the energy we carry affects everything—from our moods and thoughts to how we connect with our loved ones. Our well-being, creativity, and the way we show up in the world all hinge on the flow of our energy. When we nurture that flow, we not only uplift ourselves but also create a positive ripple effect for our families. Here are 17 heartfelt ways to raise your vibrations and nurture your radiant, authentic self.
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 What is Reiki, anyway?
Imagine having a magical tool at your fingertips, helping you find peace, balance, and healing amidst the chaos of motherhood. Welcome to the world of Reiki! This awesome therapy is all about energy flow, focusing on seven chakras—energy centers in our bodies. Think of them as your inner powerhouses, ready to boost your well-being. Reiki was developed by a Japanese spiritual teacher named Mikao Usui back in the early 20th century. He mixed meditation techniques, beliefs, and symbols that are even older. It’s a unique way complementary modality, focusing on self-healing, concentration, and five spiritual principles. The Magical Principles of Reiki At its heart, Reiki is about healing your emotional and spiritual energy flow. This therapeutic technique channels universal life energy, known as ki in Japanese, which flows through the universe and connects to your body. And guess what? Reiki can work wonders for your pets too! How Does Reiki Work? 1. Self-Healing: Start with self-healing by placing your hands in specific positions to stimulate your body’s energy. It’s like giving yourself a mini spa day, right at home. 2. Group Healing: Imagine a group of Reiki practitioners surrounding you, placing their hands over your body, and sending waves of healing energy. It’s like a team of energy cheerleaders boosting you up. 3. Distance Healing: Yup, Reiki can work from afar! In distance healing, practitioners visualize the person in need and send healing energy using Reiki symbols. It’s like a magical energy hug sent across the miles. How Can Reiki Benefit Moms? Being a mom is a beautiful adventure, but it can also be a whirlwind of stress and exhaustion. Reiki offers a peaceful oasis—a chance to reconnect with yourself and recharge. Here’s how Reiki can help:
Bringing Reiki into Your Daily LifeYou don’t need to be a Reiki master to enjoy its benefits. Start with simple practices like mindful breathing and self-care rituals. Find a local Reiki practitioner or take a beginner’s class to learn more. And if you’re feeling adventurous, involve your kids in the journey—Reiki can be a beautiful bonding experience for the whole family. Albert Einstein, one of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century, said, “The real valuable thing is intuition.” If such a rational mind can credit intuition so highly, maybe we should give it a try too. With a little practice, coaching, and a few successes, we might just start to see the wisdom in embracing this ‘thing’ called intuition. You may know that I have been a Reiki Master for over 10 years and am working towards my Reiki Master Teacher certification. This means that if you'd like to learn how to become a Reiki Practitioner, I can help! Embrace the magic of Reiki and let it guide you towards a life filled with balance, peace, and joy. XO! Matti Bright Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher, once said, “The primary wisdom is intuition.” It's not just a theory—it's a part of who we are. Imagine if we could tap into our innate intuition daily. Why don’t we? As Carl Jung said, “Intuition does not denote something contrary to reason, but something outside of the province of reason.” Intuition is real and beyond the control of our rational minds.
There are many ways we sabotage our natural intuition. Here are 9 examples and what we can do instead: 1. We Hurry So Much That We Don’t Take Time to Listen to Our Intuition. As busy moms, it’s easy to rush through our days, juggling a million things at once, without pausing to listen to that little voice inside us. Correction: Slow down, mama! Even a few moments of stillness can make a difference. Sip that cup of tea slowly, take a deep breath, and let your intuition speak. 2. We Don’t Look for the Symbolism in Things or Events Ever notice those weird coincidences or recurring themes in your life? They’re not just random—they’re signs! Correction: Open your heart to possibilities. Start a fun journal with your daughter to record these little wonders. You'll be amazed at the patterns and messages you uncover together. 3. We Let Our Ego Control Us The ego likes to be the boss, dismissing the quiet nudges of intuition as unimportant. Correction: Acknowledge your ego but don’t let it run the show. Your intuition is a gentle guide, not a control freak. Practice humility and openness. When you feel the ego taking over, take a deep breath and consciously shift your focus to your heart space. 4. We Confuse Intuition with Fear and Wishful Thinking It’s easy to mistake fear or wishful thinking for intuition. Fear often shouts, while intuition whispers. Wishful thinking can cloud our judgment and lead us astray. Correction: Balance your emotions. Ground yourself and let intuition rise above fear and desire. Practice discernment by asking yourself if the message you’re receiving feels peaceful and aligned with your highest good. 5. We Continue to Associate with People Who Don’t Believe in Intuition The people we surround ourselves with can greatly influence our beliefs and behaviors. If we’re constantly around skeptics, it can be challenging to trust and develop our intuition. Correction: Surround yourself with believers. Intuition is contagious, and so is disbelief. Find a community of like-minded individuals who support and encourage your intuitive growth. 6. We Think We Can Force Intuition Intuition doesn’t respond well to force or pressure. It emerges naturally when we’re relaxed and open. Correction: Invite intuition gently. It arrives with grace, not force. Create a welcoming environment for your intuition by engaging in activities that foster relaxation and joy, such as yoga, art, or spending time in nature. 7. We Insist on Staying in Our Logical, Rational, Analytical Thinking Our society often prioritizes logic and reason over intuition. We’re taught to rely on analytical thinking to solve problems and make decisions. Correction: Embrace emotional intelligence. Intuition thrives when intellect and emotion dance together. Allow yourself to step outside the box and consider creative, intuitive solutions alongside logical ones. 8. We Listen to Our Ego When It Tells Us It Can Handle Everything The ego likes to believe it has all the answers and can handle any situation on its own. This attitude blocks the flow of intuitive insights. Correction: Allow your intuition to guide. Your ego doesn’t have all the answers. Trust that your intuition can offer valuable insights and solutions that the ego cannot perceive. 9. We Believe We Don’t Need to Learn Tools, Skills, and Habits to Master Our Intuition Like any other skill, intuition can be developed and refined through practice and learning. Ignoring this aspect keeps us from reaching our full intuitive potential. Correction: Develop your intuitive skills. Practice makes intuition flourish. Take courses, read books, and engage in practices that enhance your intuitive abilities. The more you learn and practice, the stronger your intuition will become. Albert Einstein, one of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century, said, “The real valuable thing is intuition.” If such a rational mind can credit intuition so highly, maybe we should give it a try too. With a little practice, coaching, and a few successes, we might just start to see the wisdom in embracing this ‘thing’ called intuition Embark on this magical journey of self-discovery and intuition with your teen daughter. Together, you can unlock the mysteries of your inner wisdom and create a legacy of intuitive living. Join me on a journey woven with threads of spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and the amazing transformation that comes with motherhood. From the years of my youth, where the truth of clairvoyance dawned upon me, to the challenging seas of young adulthood, where spirituality became my steadfast anchor during the most difficult times.
Becoming a mother brought a new chapter to my story—a chapter filled with boundless love, joy, and an overwhelming sense of nurturing. As I embraced the role of motherhood with all my heart, I found myself excelling for my child and creating a loving home. However, amidst all of this, I began to lose sight of myself. The everyday obligations of parenting left me feeling disconnected from my own identity and purpose. A deep sense of sadness and questioning of existence overcame me. A lack of confidence, self-love and worth took the forefront of all of my thoughts. I longed to rediscover the essence of who I was beyond the role of motherhood. I craved to reignite the spark of passion and purpose that had fueled my dreams since childhood. It was in this moment of introspection that I realized I needed to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual renewal—a journey that would lead me back to myself and unlock the boundless potential that lay within. With each step forward, I dove deeper into the realms of spirituality, uncovering the transformative power of practices like Reiki, meditation, breathwork, and aromatherapy. I learned to think about myself differently, rid all of my negative thoughts by creating new positive patterns, and breakthrough to the power that I knew was in me. Through moments of introspection and soulful exploration, I began to reconnect with my inner light and embrace the fullness of who I was as a woman, a mother, and a Divine being. As I navigated the ups and downs of life, I found peace in the wisdom of my intuition and the guiding light of my soul. And through it all, the love and support of my family and community provided a steady anchor, reminding me of the strength and resilience that resided within me. Through this journey, I developed a methodology (aka Mattiology)—a roadmap to conquer my dreams and empower others to do the same. It is a culmination of my experiences, insights, and learnings—a testament to the transformative power of embracing our true selves and walking the path of authenticity and purpose. New Year's Resolutions are not for me, and never really have been. What will I be doing this year instead... Reflect, Release, and Reimagine. I'll be taking moments to reflect on 2023, the lessons I've learned, the challenges I've faced, and even the joyful moments (especially those). I'll release what no longer serves me to create space for new possibilities (not only emotionally and mentally, but physically and environmentally)- because it all needs to be aligned. And I'll reimagine this blank canvas called 2024, think about what brings me happiness, fulfillment, and aligns with my true self. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 🌙 In 2023, my art evolved into a style that I never thought would have happened. Never in my life did I think I would draw cacti and succulents as main focal points in my artwork. It wasn't until I sat with this and asked myself, why I was drawing these, did I realized that my grandmother collected cacti and succulents. At that moment it all made sense. But, it wasn't just about drawing a cactus, it was about the emotional attachment I had to this "plant" that it created peace and a nostalgic love that until now, only my grandma could provide. And now sharing this art across ventures of footwear, clothing, and home goods (something I've always aspired to do). Creating these bold, magical, "boho-style" (which I've always admired anyway) pieces have evolved into artwork that I can only hope are an inspiration to others, creating a feeling of love and peace for them, in it's own special way. 🫶 In 2023, my photography became less about searching for smiles and more about searching for self. I reimagine my 2024 "Self-discovery" photography to be story-telling, artistic, conceptual pieces of art, towards pure connection. Connection to self, connection to loved ones, sharing your story, your emotional and personal essence. I want to capture your inner self, outward, and create artwork that portrays the visual testament to your thriving through transformation. 🙏 In 2023, something was missing though... for me, for my inner fulfillment and happiness. I LOVE to educate, inspire, speak and make a greater impact on lives than I thought possible. It's a part of me. I've instructed and "coached" in the expressive arts for as long as I can remember. I AM called to conquer this. I reimagine 2024 to be filled with workshops, VIP days, online memberships and community, courses, and maybe even my own retreats. Connecting with others and inspiring them through limiting beliefs, challenges, grief, and transformation, in bespoke ways, using all of the tools that I am so passionate about. I'm tired. As an intuitive and empath, my energy is drained from seeing other people's struggle. Specifically, moms. I can feel you because I can relate to you. The pain is breathtaking, quite literally for me (and not in the "sunset over the sparkly, teal blue ocean" kind of way). I say this with nothing but love. Please know that I see you. I see your posts, I feel the energy behind them. I've been there, and in some cases, I am still there. But I know how to navigate through and create connection from the disconnected. ❤️ Moms... YOU ARE more than mom. I know I say this all of the time, but you are more than the "mom duties" we provide. We have a personal essence, we have passions, we have a purpose beyond motherhood. But sometimes this gets "lost" in the mix of the everyday. Not to mention, the grief of lost loved ones, and our own inner trauma that we try to cope with. Leaving a tiny "emptiness" within. At least there was for me. Was. That's my reimagined 2024. Happy New Year, friends.  Motherhood is an incredible voyage, one that transforms women into warriors of love, nurturers extraordinaire. But let me make one thing clear: you are more than just a mother. You are a force of nature, a goddess in your own right. And to unveil your true soul purpose beyond motherhood, let's dive deep into the world of expressive arts.
Expressive Arts: Your Secret Weapon Expressive arts are the tools you need to set your inner fire ablaze. They encompass everything from dance, music, and writing to visual arts – channels through which your spirit can break free. Reconnect with Your Creative Fury In the whirlwind of motherhood, it's easy to lose sight of your own creative spark. Expressive arts provide a battleground where you can reignite that spark. Paint, draw, sculpt – reclaim your creativity and reconnect with the passions that set your soul on fire. Reflect, Goddess, Reflect Self-reflection is a weapon every goddess should wield. Journaling, writing poetry, or creating visual masterpieces serve as your mirror to the soul. Dive deep, uncover those buried desires, and unleash your inner goddess. Channel Your Emotions Motherhood is an emotional rollercoaster, but you, my fierce warrior, can navigate it with grace. Dance, sway, and let the music move you. Expressive arts become your battle cries, a way to conquer the chaos and restore emotional equilibrium. Forge Sisterhood Bonds In the realm of expressive arts, you'll find like-minded goddesses on their own quests for self-discovery. Forge connections with these fellow warriors, and together, you'll build a sisterhood of support and strength. Reigniting Your Goddess Fire Once you've tapped into your inner goddess through expressive arts, it's time to seize your soul's purpose. Here's your battle plan:
Motherhood is but one facet of your extraordinary life. With expressive arts as your weapons, you'll uncover your soul's purpose beyond motherhood and emerge as the unstoppable goddess you were meant to be. Embrace your inner power, seize your destiny, and let your fiery spirit guide you towards a life of passion, purpose, and unapologetic badassery. You've got this! Now go out there and conquer the world.  As a mom, it is very easy to get tangled up in the everyday of your children, and sometimes our own self-care and passions get put on the back burner. We can feel disconnected, stressed and overwhelmed... maybe even a little lost. Though being a present parent is one of the most important things you can do for your children, it is also important to be happy, yourself. Loving yourself, finding your passions, and living out your purpose, teaches our children to be brave, strong and dedicated to self-growth and worth.
Here are a few ideas to get your started!
Remember, discovering your soul purpose is a deeply personal and unique journey. Be patient, kind to yourself, and trust in your inner wisdom as you embark on this transformative path beyond motherhood. XO! My story starts years ago, when I was just out of high school, and I suddenly lost my father to unexpected and tragic death. That one single event turned my (18-year-old) world completely upside down. I decided I was going to stay on the path of working hard, trying to get back to some sort of stability and normalcy, still completely emotionally imbalanced from not allowing the process of grief. This is where my holistic journey began; the need to feel balanced, whole and healthy, was the start of my entire life. I started to really dig deep into the holistic practice of the world. I began using essential oils daily, I became a Reiki Master, and I became ordained as a Minister Practitioner.
As the New Year begins the stress can become overbearing and distress can appear more so than usual. As women and maybe even mothers, we begin to overthink things and our inner critic can bring us down. Are we doing what we need to be doing to succeed... are we being the best we can be for ourselves and our family...? I know, I get it. Because of this, we might begin to miss family members that have passed as we look for comfort and security. Grief is one of the most difficult things to "get over". Just three days after my father's birthday, he became ill. We all thought he just had a cold but, come to find out it was far worse. My parents were separated, and I was visiting my dad at this time. The night that he was sick I stayed at a friend's house. When I got back to my dad's house in the morning, unbeknown to me I would be walking in my worst nightmare. I rushed my father to the hospital and within minutes they told me to start calling family members because he was not going to make it. That is one of the absolute worst things a child could ever hear that their parent had no chance of living through this, and I was only 18. I was scared not knowing what was even wrong with my dad, and frantically called my mom and my grandmother for them to come. They airlifted him to a specialty hospital and by the time we arrived hours later, he was on life support. As a family we had to make one of the most difficult decisions we have ever had to make, especially not having any real answers in the first place. Come to find out he was an undiagnosed diabetic and he ended up with an infection that he could not fight off. I will remember that day like it happened yesterday, for the rest of my life. I tell you the story because for many years I had so much guilt around my father's death that I never fully grieved properly, per se. I went through all of the stages that they say are normal, but I never seemed to get past the anger. Every summer I relived the nightmare of that day. Every holiday I missed my dad so much and wanted him to share it with me. When my daughter was born, I prayed that he would be there in spirit to help support me and meet his granddaughter. It wasn't until a couple of years ago that I had an epiphany. They say that one of the stages of grief is to forgive. Well, it took me about 12 years to really figure this out. See, when I thought about forgiveness, I thought about forgiving what I was actually mad at, and that was me. I was mad at myself for not staying at my father's house that night because I felt that if I had taken him to the hospital sooner, they would have caught the infection in time, and he would still be here. After all of my holistic studies over the years, I realized that it wasn't just me that I had to forgive. Every story has two sides, this was not any different. I felt that I had accepted what I had done so forgiving me was complete. I realized that the other side of this was having to forgive my father. But what would I have to forgive him for? He didn't choose to leave us so why should I be mad at him? It was then that it hit me... I had to forgive him for never getting regular check-ups, not being proactive with his health, and not knowing that he was diabetic. Once I stated that with so much energy behind it and I announced it to the universe with love for my father, that changed my entire perspective, and I was finally at peace. So, I used this concept for everything that was needed for giving in my life. Grief isn't only about losing a loved one to death, but can also be about divorce, a long-distance move, or in any way that you no longer are with someone or something that you love. Grief isn't just about death, it's about the loss in general; divorce, separation, a big life change... all of these things contribute to grief. Every time something happened, and I lost someone, I had to restart the entire process. Holidays became hard again and the stress only seemed to get worse as each year went on. They say that time heals all. I don't know if I fully believe that. I do believe that with time comes a chance to be able to cope with the hurt more. I believe that with time, you learn more ways to get through. But I believe what truly heals and gives you freedom is forgiveness. Forgive those who have hurt you. Forgive those who you've lost. And most importantly forgive yourself for any contribution you may have had towards your heartache. Be at peace this new year, and each and every day to come. XO! Matti Bright |
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