Spirit Pond Reiki

Hey Soul Family,

I want to share something powerful with you today—something that unfolded during a recent fast I completed that lasted just over 37 hours.

As the fast deepened, so did my presence. Around the 24-hour mark, I stepped outside just as the first drops of rain began to fall and thunder rolled overhead. The chickens clucked softly as I gave them some greens, and I found myself just being—completely immersed in the moment. The smell of the rain, the sound of it landing on the leaves, the crackling sky... it was like nature was singing a love song to my nervous system.

And then, like old ghosts testing the gates, fear arose.

It wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was subtle, a familiar twinge trying to write stories in my mind. But this time, I didn’t run from it. I sat with it. I watched it. I listened. I traced it back—not to the moment, but to its origin. And I realized that this fear had roots stretching all the way back to when I was 19, during a deeply difficult period of my life. That old alarm system had never fully shut off. But here, in this presence, I held it. I felt it. And then... I let it go.

And in its place?

Peace. Stillness. Joy.
Tears welled up from somewhere ancient and holy inside me.

I turned my heart toward love—toward everything. I asked myself, Could I love it all? Could I love even the people who had hurt me? Could I love the ones the world deems unlovable?

At first, there was hesitation. There was pain. And I leaned into that too. I felt the old wounds that said, “You weren’t loved enough to give that love.” But that wasn’t the truth. The truth was this:

We are love.

We’ve never had to force it or find it. We’ve only had to remember. What blocks us isn’t a lack of love—it’s our resistance to it. When that resistance dissolves, love flows like a river through everything.

And in that space of total stillness, a deep realization washed over me:

“I am the absolution.”

Not in the way of ego, but in the way of the eternal now. The “I AM” is the most sacred truth—pure being. When Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” he wasn’t speaking from the personal self. He was speaking from presence itself. The “I AM” that is all things. That is the absolution. That is the healing. That is the way home.

It wasn’t just a fast.
It was a homecoming.
It was a baptism in presence.
It was a remembering.

So today, I invite you—go outside. Feel the breeze on your skin. Listen to the rain. Be with whatever arises. Let go of the story. Let go of the name. And just be.

Because that is where the peace lives.
That’s where the healing happens.
That’s where the I AM whispers:
You are already free.

With so much love,
Matt

2 days ago | [YT] | 349

Spirit Pond Reiki

Hey Soul Fam 💛

I’ve got a little bittersweet update for you today: after a lot of thought and love, Salem and I have decided to go our separate ways and will no longer be continuing our Shadow & Light podcast together. I’ll always be grateful for the conversations, the healing, and the insights we shared—and I send him nothing but blessings on his journey forward. 🙏

That said… something new is being born. 🌿

✨ I’m so excited to finally announce the launch of my own solo podcast:
🌊 Spirit Pod! 🌊

Y'know, because we have Spirit Pond, so this is the Pondcast version!

And to kick things off right, I’ll be recording the very first episode LIVE right here on my YouTube channel this Sunday, April 27th at 2pm EST!

In this episode, I’ll be sharing the real story behind how I found Reiki… the darkness I had to walk through to get here… and the wild, beautiful path that brought me to doing this work I love. If you’ve ever wondered what led me to this moment—this is where I open the door and tell all.

I hope you’ll join me for this very special first step into a new chapter 💫

With love always,
Matt
🦊✨

3 days ago | [YT] | 233

Spirit Pond Reiki

Hey Soul Family,

If you’ve been resonating with the energy I share here, I’d love to invite you into an even more sacred space—my email list. 🌿✨

This is where I send out divine wisdom, energy updates, spiritual downloads, coaching insights, and messages for the collective that I don’t always share publicly. It’s kind of like getting a love letter from the Universe… filtered through my heart, straight to yours.

I also include things like:

🌕 Reflections during eclipse seasons and cosmic shifts

📝 Journaling prompts for healing & shadow work

🌀 Tools for grounding, alignment, and manifestation

💬 Honest shares from my own path—especially when things get real

It’s a place for us to stay connected off social media, go deeper, and grow together. You don’t need to scroll or search—just open your inbox and breathe.

If you’ve ever felt like my videos were speaking directly to you… this is where that conversation continues.

🦊 I’d love to have you there.
✨ Sign up here: spirit-pond-reiki.kit.com/signup

With so much love and gratitude,
—Matt

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 162

Spirit Pond Reiki

Dear Soul Family,

I just want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for each and every one of you. Your support, your kindness, your generosity—it all means the world to me. This community is something truly special, and I am so honored to walk this path with you.

Many of you have been asking how you can go deeper into this work, and I’m beyond excited to invite you into our Virtual Holistic Wellness Center—a sacred space for healing, growth, and transformation.

Inside, you’ll find powerful courses like The Matt Method, a framework designed to help you reconnect with yourself, align with your highest path, and manifest with intention. You’ll also find Healing Shame & Reclaiming Self-Worth, a journey to release old wounds and step into your full power.

And, of course, we dive deep into The River and The Lake—understanding how to navigate the flow of life while also finding the stillness where true wisdom resides. You’ll also gain access to guided meditations, energy activations, and practices to help you embody these teachings in your daily life.

But more than just a learning space, this is a community. The Lake Community is a space where we come together, support each other, and rise together. If you feel called to step in, you can check it out here: stan.store/matt-and-the-mystic

If you're not quite ready to fully dive in, I still want to support you on your journey. Join my email list to receive weekly guidance, tips, and deep reflections to help you embody your highest self. Plus, we’re now hosting weekly Zoom calls where we gather as a soul family to share insights, practices, and energy work—but you have to be on the email list to get invited!

Sign up for the email list here: mattandthemystic.com/lake

This is just the beginning of something so powerful. I can’t wait to continue growing, healing, and expanding with you all.

With so much love and gratitude,
Matt

1 month ago | [YT] | 938

Spirit Pond Reiki

Soul family,

My dear friend, the Midlife Mystic and I have been building something truly transformational—not just a course, but a spiritual path to expansion.

This isn't just about growing your social media. It’s about growing YOU. 🌊✨

We're guiding you through a spiritual approach to:
🔥 Expanding your platform with authenticity & purpose
🌿 Manifesting your dreams and aligning with your highest timeline
🧘‍♂️ Entering stillness, becoming The Lake, and tapping into Source Consciousness
👁️ Connecting with your Spirit Guide team for divine guidance & wisdom

This course is unlike anything out there—it’s a powerful toolkit blending conscious content creation, energy work, and inner mastery.

🔹 Bite-sized videos from me sharing real insights and strategies
🔹 Guided meditations to help you step into flow and alignment
🔹 Practices for stillness—because true success comes from inner peace, not just external growth

If you’re ready to step into your full power, sign up for the full course here 👉 stan.store/matt-and-the-mystic/p/the-matt-method

And if you’re not quite ready for the full course, you can still join our free email newsletter at 👉 mattandthemystic.com for free tips on growing your awareness, cultivating stillness, and unlocking exclusive guided meditations to support your journey.

This is more than a course. This is a movement. The world is shifting, and it’s time for us to rise together. Let’s co-create something powerful.

– Matt 💫✨

3 months ago | [YT] | 156

Spirit Pond Reiki

Hey Soul Family! If you have been enjoying my Reiki videos, but want to have a deeper healing session in a 1on1 setting, check out my link below and book a session with me! 🙏🏻

spiritpondreiki.setmore.com/

I’m sending you all lots of love always, and thank you for your generosity and support!

-Matt

4 months ago | [YT] | 141

Spirit Pond Reiki

hello Soul Family! i hope you are all enjoying a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend 💜 i wanted to share something with you all that i’ve been contemplating today.

Usui Mikao is considered the father of modern Reiki, (the energy of Reiki is much more ancient and sometimes i don’t even like to give it a name) and part of Usui Sensei’s teachings was to contemplate the poetry of Emperor Meiji, the Emperor of Japan at that time. i wanted to share one of these poems with you all today. this poem was written by him at a time when Russia and Japan were at war, but this poem applies to all violence and conflict especially today:

“It was our belief
that all the world's oceans
were born of one mother,
so why do the winds and waves
now rise up in angry rage?”

and one of the amazing things about Reiki is it reminds us that we are all connected. we are all of one family. even though we are separated by distance, language or culture, we are all family members sharing this beautiful world. and it is my earnest belief that we are all slowly remembering that simple fact, and rediscovering our shared connection.

anyway, i’m sending you all lots of love today. thank you for being a part of my life 🙏🏻

1 year ago | [YT] | 521

Spirit Pond Reiki

Hello Spirit fam!

I hope you've all been well! I've been getting a lot of questions and comments on the hoodie I've been wearing lately, and wanted to share this all with you. It's not often that I promote products, but my green hoodie is made by a wonderful company called No Choice. No Choice specializes in EMF protective clothing as well as clothing, accessories, and even bedspreads that grounds you to the Earth.

Through my videos and livestreams, you have all seen the powerful impact that frequencies can have on the body, and our energy. There are many wonderful frequencies that uplift us, offer healing, and strengthen our relationships and reconnect us back to love and abundance. However, there are also many harmful frequencies out there, and if you are highly sensitive like me, these frequencies like the ones from Bluetooth, WiFi routers and 5G can leave you feeling lethargic, irritable and anxious.

The clothing made by No Choice offers up to 99% protection from these EMFs, is woven with real silver, and you can truly feel the difference. I had no idea how these EMFs were affecting me until I put the hoodie on! If you feel like this resonates with you, I invite you to check out their online store at: www.nochoicestore.com/ and use my code: REIKIMATT to get 10% off your order!

I wouldn't be promoting this stuff if I didn't truly believe in the necessity to protect ourselves from EMFs. I wholeheartedly believe that this clothing offers protection from harmful frequencies, and offers opportunities to ground to our planet when we can't get outside. Let me know how it works out for you! Much love, always.

-Matt

1 year ago | [YT] | 180

Spirit Pond Reiki

Hey Spirit fam!

So I might have mentioned this here and there, but my good friend Squares released this song on my birthday, and I sang on it! I'd love it if you checked it out. In my spare time I'm going to be doing more songwriting, so stay tuned! Much love <3

Matt

1 year ago | [YT] | 92