August 2013 - Julia Matheson

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let your light shine

28.08.13 It hits you without warning and brightens your day. One of my favorite yoga teachers, Tina James, left a note with this message at the end of my mat after today's practice: You bring the world such joy, In so many ways, Like a warm, radiant sun That brightens the days... Read More »

18.08.13 Sometimes music just hits the nail on the head, and more often than not, it's a song that I need to hear. I am crushing goals right now, travelling on an amazing adventure with my twin sister to celebrate our 30th birthdays (more on that later!). On one long leg of our flight the other day, a song came on that made me sit bolt upright and pay full attention - in fact, i had to listen to... Read More »

finding my true north – Wanderlust

01.08.13 Isn't it wonderful when something completely out of the ordinary happens? I just won a ticket to Wanderlust!! For those that aren't aware the Wanderlust events are: "A one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and wine makers, and much, much more -- all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty."... Read More »

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Im placing more importance on my gratitude practic

Im placing more importance on my gratitude practice now than ever. It’s so easy for me to slip into all the “cant’s” right now, being in lockdown is super challenging.

And yes, there is A LOT we aren’t able to do right now. But my practice has been to try and shift the perspective to everything I still CAN do. Gratitude is scientifically proven to re-wire your brain and instantly change how you feel.

I am so so thankful that I live in a place where I can access natural beauty like this on the regular (today’s walk was the coastal trail to cape schank).

So if you’re struggling with the masks, isolation, restrictions & feeling a general lack of freedom - just bring it back to basics.

Practice gratitude for your health, your body, your loved ones, your roof over your head - and anything more than that right now should be considered a bonus. 🙌🏼

About to hop in a steaming hot bath with this soul

About to hop in a steaming hot bath with this soul-food 🙌🏼💕.
“How do we continue to glow when the lights turn out? All we can really do is keep placing one foot on the earth, then the other, to seek our ancient paths and forests, certain in the knowledge that others have endured before us. We must love. And we must look outwards and upwards at all times, caring for others, seeking wonder and stalking awe, every day, to find the magic that will sustain us and fuel the light within - our own phosphorescence.”
- Julia Baird @juliabaird
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I feel like this pretty much sums up my work on th

I feel like this pretty much sums up my work on this planet 😅.
It’s amazing how I always seem to attract clients that are going through something I have either experienced in the past, or gone through very recently.

My clients are my mirrors & my biggest teachers. We are all in this self-work together ladies! I’ve got your back.

What have been your biggest learnings from the pas

What have been your biggest learnings from the past few months of altered living? 🤔

It’s so important to stop, to take stock of everything your heart, mind & soul are trying to tell you. Life has changed dramatically, and it’s important to check in with yourself to see how you’ve landed with all this big change.

Take notice of the things that have frustrated or challenged you - what are they & what does that learning now teach you?

What has made you smile or injected more ease into your life?

What has served you?

What is it time to let go of?

It’s ironic for me, because at the start of this year I declared that I wanted to S L O W the hell down. To stop over scheduling myself, to have more mindful moments in my days instead of feeling like I was rushing from thing to thing.

And then - wham! Covid. Lockdown. Isolation. 🙅🏼‍♀️The decision was made for me. I literally had no option but to stop. (Be careful what you wish for!)

My biggest learnings so far are:

Family is my number one priority (& I can’t get enough of my niece Piper 👆🏼🥰)
To never take my health for granted.
That I am so lucky & privileged to have access to amazing health care.
I really enjoy my own company & love spending time at home.
It’s the small things & simple pleasures that bring me joy.
Nature always makes me feel better. Always.
I don’t like feeling like my freedoms have been taken away.
That for some reason I always want to do what I’ve been told I can’t!
I really need to connect with people in the flesh, see people’s eyes glisten when they smile & have BIG hugs. I miss hugs.
That food tastes way better inside a restaurant than in my home 🤣.

Tell me your personal learnings from this period!

Roo spotting on a divine sunset hike 🦘💚. A w

Roo spotting on a divine sunset hike 🦘💚. A walk through the bush is so different for me now since I’ve been reading “The Hidden Life Of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben (swipe right to see 👉🏼).
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Written by a forester, it’s all about how trees communicate, feel, socialise & even have families. It’s so fascinating & I know a lot of my hike-loving clients will love this!
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It’s a powerful reminder to slow down and tune into the language of nature 🌲.

This picture literally is summing up my winter / i

This picture literally is summing up my winter / iso experience 🥰🐾 (well, maybe with more clothes 🙈). I’m embracing the yin energy during this winter season; taking time to just BE instead of focusing on the never-ending-doing.

For me that looks like turning my focus inwards (and spending less time on social media). I’m loving slower days, waking without alarms, gentle yoga, long walks, reading, listening to music, early nights, creative projects, trying to notice my breath throughout the day, hot teas, cosy blankets & of course lots of Frankie cuddles.
How are you surrendering into this divine winter yin energy right now?

Remember it’s all about how you feel & not what you “do”. 📷 c/o @noods_creative

Self compassion in ISO is so important, even more

Self compassion in ISO is so important, even more than normal. And how we start the day often determines how it plays out.

This morning I had a walk with Frankie along the beach (where we saw a double rainbow! 🌈) & I just finished an online yoga class with Megan [@megankatiekillorn @soulhaven.yoga ]. Now for a little @yoga_glow face mask time 😯 before my coaching clients later.
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Some days look like this, others don’t, AT ALL 🙃. I find my best days are when I start my day off “right”, and check in with how I intend to feel that day.
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So I know for me, if I reach for my dressing gown instead of my runners first thing in the morning, well, my day often goes downhill from there 😏. . . It sets my mood for the whole day.
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*And* when I have those days, my work is to not label them as “bad”. To not try change it, or feel guilty. My work is to love myself enough, and to have enough self-compassion, so that I am not only allowed to have those days, but I can enjoy them.
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It’s certainly a rollercoaster this experience, and we can’t expect ourselves to feel the same every day. You are not a machine, you are human.
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We - especially women - have a myriad of emotions and it’s important to honour each & every one.

How are you practicing self compassion during this challenging time? 💜

“If we look at the evidence presented to us by t

“If we look at the evidence presented to us by the explorers and explain to our children that Aboriginal people did build houses, did build dams, did sow, irrigate and the land, did alter the course of rivers, did sew their clothes, did construct a system of pan-continental government that generated peace and prosperity, then it is likely that we will admire and love our land all the more.” - Bruce Pascoe.

I saw Bruce speak at an event in Melbourne a couple of years ago and have been meaning to read some of his works ever since.

I know I’m a few years behind the eight ball reading this, but holy moley, this book is opening my mind in such wonderful ways!
Debunking the hunter-gatherer label & challenging everything I was ever taught or thought I knew about our First Nations people.
Such an important book for all Australians. Thanks Bruce Pascoe @bitheega for re-educating us. 🤓💜

It’s so important to isolate instances instead o

It’s so important to isolate instances instead of creating all encompassing labels for yourself.
It’s human nature to want to generalise, and make meaning out of everything. But it’s not always helpful.

For example, instead of saying “I didn’t do so great at [insert specific task] today”, we tell ourselves “I’m a failure”. We use language that’s pervasive and over riding, which changes our whole perception of who we are - and generally speaking, for the worse not the better!

So remember you are human. There are going to be stuff ups & mistakes, that’s the mess of life.
Just remember to isolate and be specific with your criticism instead of making it be a larger reflection of who you are as a person. That’s what you did, not who you are.

Those things don’t get to define you. YOU define you. Simple. 🙌🏼

Getting out of the “office” today and getting

Getting out of the “office” today and getting back into nature 🍁🌲🍁. The beautiful autumn colours in the trees, the smell of pine needles in the air & lots of gorgeous little shrooms to be found. Frankie had a ball exploring off lead.

Felt like a much needed re-set, thank you mumma nature for always coming through with the goods. ✌🏼

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY PIPER! 🎈Thanks for making

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY PIPER! 🎈Thanks for making me “Aunty Julie” and for bringing a whole lot of love & hilarity into our lives. You are one special little lady 💕.

You have a whole beautiful & fascinating world wit

You have a whole beautiful & fascinating world within you 💫. My job is to help tap you back into your unique inner landscape.
I help get you reconnected to who you are behind all the hats you wear, the responsibilities you hold, labels you have or roles that you play.

Know that you are not your job. You’re not your role in the family. You’re not the person you love, nor are you the physical body you inhabit.
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Your soul & spirit are so beyond this “little you”. They soar high & look out for your highest good 🙌🏼. Now, more than ever, is such an opportunistic time to tap back within and find out the unique brilliance that lies within.
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