Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, which teaches people about the essential roles that light plays in health and develops the most advanced light therapy-based products in the world. The discovery that we are beings of light ultimately led him onto a spiritual journey, seeking to realize who we really are. He spends his time meditating, surfing, building his company, teaching about his findings, working with top-level celebrities, and traveling around the world.      Matt is generously offering a special discount to Thought Room listeners for 15% off their first purchase from Ra Optics, which includes eyewear and courses. Code: THOUGHTROOM   Thought Roomies- I started a Telegram channel!!! More than 190+ you have already joined this free community where you’ll receive my daily musings, poetry, playlists, meditations, insights, live streams, and more! Want to get into my inner circle? Click here → https://t.me/hallie_rose ←    If You Enjoy The Thought Room Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts or give us a shoutout on Instagram with your favorite moment from this episode for a chance to be re-shared. Find me on Instagram @hallie_rosebud and @thoughtroompodcast.  If the Thought Room means something to you, I want to know.  Your voice means the world, and YOU matter to me.  Please consider writing me a line or two, or share your excitement by tapping the link below.    ↓Quick link to leave some ♥ LOVE ♥  for The Thought Room: ↓    → https://kite.link/Review ←  As a thank you, download my free gift to you: 5 Minutes to Freedom Meditation  https://www.hallierose.com/meditation This episode is sponsored by:   Ra Optics Click here —> RaOptics.com Use the coupon code “THOUGHTROOM” for 15% off your online purchase! 3rd Eye Cacao:  Click here —> https://thirdeyecacao.com/thoughtroom Use the coupon code “THOUGHTROOM” for 15% off!   Why cacao? As an excellent alternative to coffee, cacao is rich in theobromine, a native relative to caffeine. Theobromine's heart-opening effects energize the body and elevate the mood.  Third Eye Cacao is organically grown, hand picked and sun-dried. Just boil water— Third Eye Cacao is easy enough for your morning ritual, and pure enough to be used for cacao ceremonies! (Check out Ep. 40 with Third Eye Founder, Neil Ryan Dumra).    Somatic Release Breathwork:  Click here —> Somatic Release Breathwork Training with Steven Jaggers Use the coupon code “THOUGHTROOM” for $200 off in-person or online training!   Upgraded Formulas Click here —> upgradedformulas.com Use the coupon code “THOUGHTROOM” for 15% off your first purchase! Topics Explored:    12:25: Matt’s learnings from the Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation retreat How Matt’s childhood health challenges led to his quest to learn about light  Matt & Hallie’s journeys with Kriya Yoga Our ability to create our realities by tapping into the frequencies of the emotions we want to feel  How Matt integrated his learnings from Dr. Joe to overcome limiting beliefs and build the company of his dreams  30:13 - The evolution of Matt’s company Ra Optics, which develops light therapy-based products Overcoming addiction to suffering  How to attain the freedom to do what you want while still finding fulfillment in the doing  Light therapy’s role in the future as the intersection of biology and technology  Connecting to Divine inspired energy to create positive outcomes in our lives Do we need to choose a “shit sandwich” or can we call in a delicious sandwich?  50:16 - The differences between men’s and women’s energy dynamics  Grind Culture and scarcity mindset  How the need for safety feeds into energetic blueprints  Attaining knowledge through firsthand experience vs. listening to the wisdom of those before us 1:02:27 - Matt’s journey with and exploration of light How Ra Optics went from being a custom tinting service to offering a line of eyewear and light therapy products Starting his business with a