Maria Brophy

We are so happy our “boy” came to visit for Drew’s birthday. Thanks to @farias.vdon for capturing this shot of the 3 of us yesterday. And the really good shot of Drew on the beach. 💜 #lifeisgood #sanclemente https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfsqEspJFn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join us! Sisters of the Moon Full Moon Gathering Tuesday, March 7th 6:30pm - 8:00pm at @brophyartgallery in #SanClemente Join me and @christine_e_odonnell as we guide you on a journal exercise, meditation and reiki to empower you during this months moon. This months full moon is in Virgo bringing us an optimal time of clearing a karmic cycle from the last three years! And boy we all need that, now don’t we?! On the full moon, Saturn is moving from Aquarius into Pisces for the first time since March 21st, 2020, which creates a powerful time to shift into a new cycle. We will go deep into releasing old energies that no longer serve us. Clear old stuff out, make space for the new! Leave feeling rejuvenated and 😌 relaxed! *Note to our tribe: We will not have our usual full sound healing at this March ceremony. Space is limited, link in Bio to sign up :) @sistersofthemooncollective #community #art #paintparty #event#poscaartists #sanclemente #artgallery #fullmoon #moon #moongathering #ceremony #release #surrender #abundance #intentions #energy #healing #reiki #reikihealing #meditation #guidedmeditation (at Brophy Art Gallery and Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWArMQvs2v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Doing all the things to get these bodies back to 100%! 👊🏽 @drewbrophy still recovering from a medically induced paralysis and me from an 8 year autoimmune. These “astronaut suits” we call bodies need to be working for us to deliver the creative talents that drive us. ☀️ For many years I didn’t believe in piercing the skin so I avoided IV Therapy. But I finally got over that and decided to try it. 🙃 Still not sure how much of a difference IV therapy makes but I’m experimenting with it. It appears to be helping my swollen thyroid go down. Nothing else I’ve tried has worked so far but I see this is creating some healing for me. Time will tell if the IV therapy helps us. Have you done it? And did it help? 👇🏽let me know! @thehydrationroom https://www.instagram.com/p/CodBiNCvrKP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We’re on a journey of growth together. I feel lucky to be supported by strong, empowered women. 💫 These two girls have helped me grow into the future version of myself by lifting me up, encouraging me and celebrating 🙌 my wins with me! I feel so grateful. 💕 You can't grow into your dream life alone. But I know so many who don't have supportive "people" in their lives. 😞 If that's you, start with YOU. Support your own dreams. Then support the dreams of those you care about. BE THE EXAMPLE and it will come back to you. What does support look like? Helping them hit their goals. Sharing their art/work/stuff with the world. Bragging ☺️on them because you're proud of them. Lift them up when they get discouraged. Remind them of the importance of their dream. And celebrate 🙌 their wins. ☀️☀️☀️ It means pushing away any jealousy 😣you feel if they do something better (because you have your own wonderful gift). When my girlfriends do something grand, I'm so proud of them and I brag "she's my friend, and look at how cool she is!" 😄 And they do the same for me. This is a shout out to all my friends and family who support mine and other’s growth - there are so many I can't list them all here. But you certainly know who you are! And know that I love 💕 you and I support you, too. Thanks @andreachristine369 and @christine_e_odonnell for helping me grow into the leader that I always dreamed of. 🔥Creating the Sisters of the Moon Collective with you two has been a life changer. It's helped me step into guiding people in a way I always dreamed of and I couldn't do it alone. You two make me a better person. And, I'm proud to call you my friends. You two are bad ass 👊🏽women who are changing the world with your gifts. @sistersofthemooncollective #artmoneysuccess #growth #friendship #supportyourfriend #fullmoon #womenscircle https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVTAX3vV3o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another photo 📸 shoot with @drewbrophy getting content for ads etc. He’s a tough one to nail down but we did finally get a few good shots for our Valentine’s Day 💕 promo! #artbiz @brophyartgallery @drewbrophy #drewbrophy #artmoneysuccess https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNyyxJS5Nu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our next Full Moon Ceremony is Sunday Feb 5th at @brophyartgallery . 💫 I’ll guide the meditation, @christine_e_odonnell leads a journal exercise and provides Reiki and @andreachristine369 will lead the sound healing. As always, we sprinkle in some ancient wisdom related to the theme of the month. It’s energizing, healing and activating! 🔥 Link in bio to grab your spot. Details below 👇🏽 🌙🌙🌙 Repost from @andreachristine369 • Join us February 5 🌕 the Full Moon in Leo ♌️ offers us an opportunity to re-evaluate and bring clarity to our life's direction. 🔥 The burning flame of Leo - ruled by the Sun ☀️- ignites our confidence and will power to commit to our Divine Path. We are protected by our Sun, a brilliant celestial body that governs life and vitality. ❄️ T�his moon is also known as the Snow Moon, evoking the mystical power of the serenity and peacefulness of pure, white snow. 🙏🏼 May we find the balance between this and harnessing our inner courageous Lion in trusting our gut instincts. #linkinbio #solarplexus 🔥 🦁 @sistersofthemooncollective (at Brophy Art Gallery and Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuPhOTrdKE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Great visit with nieces, nephews, sisters. And to see my mom for the first time in over a year! 💕 We were able to “break her out” of the nursing home for a slumber party night 😃 thanks to my niece @soph_marx our own personal family nurse 😀 and my sis @christinebraverman who is a devoted caretaker to mom. 🙏🙏🙏 It was hard it say goodbye, I never know if it’s the last time I’ll see mom. Do we ever really know how much time we have?! 💫 Constantly reminding myself to enjoy every moment with everyone. It’s so easy to take time for granted. 💫 I feel grateful for my family. We are dysfunctional (who isn’t) but we sure do have fun together! 😂 Missing from the photo: my other sisters, Brenda and Caroline. It’s hard to get us all in the same place at the same time! #wearefamily #lovemysisters #momsrule https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmwmzi8Oi6P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Grateful to wake up to Drew this Christmas morning! What a difference from last year when he lay on his deathbed in the hospital and we had no idea if or when he would come home. We are so happy to be with family, celebrating another year that we all get to spend together. @drewbrophy always says “When you’re in your last hours, you don’t think about things. All you care about are the people in your life.” It’s a good thing to remember. It’s too easy to take it for granted that your loved ones will always be here. Merry Christmas 🎄 everyone 💕 I wish you all love and joy! https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmEKV3OQV1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So I’m famous enough to be IMPERSONATED! 🤣 Please DO NOT follow @mariabrophy__ on Instagram - it is a FAKE account‼️ 💫💫💫 So upsetting that this nut job is sending my beloved followers fake messages in an effort to scam them. I’m sorry and I hope Insta takes them down. 👊👊👊 This is my only account. I have not been hacked, just impersonated. Please DO NOT FOLLOW the fake account and please report them. 🙏 How do you know this is me? Because I tell you this: I love you 💕 - scammers don’t know or use the the word ♥️ Thanks for your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and happy weekend to you all! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl-B_eNLVaP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We came out with these Sherpa Fleece blankets last year with Drew’s art on them. When he was in the hospital we always had one of his blankets on his hospital bed to make it feel more like home. I never thought these blankets would be so loved by so many! But they are - we get many orders for two and three at a time. Tomorrow is the last day to order one to get in time for Christmas - if you want one go to www.DrewBrophyArt.com ! These blankets rule - cuddly, soft, warm and beautiful 🤩 This first picture was taken over a year ago, before Drew lost 100 pounds. We were having fun that day and so this photo is a great memory for me. 💕 #drewbrophy #surfart #blanketart #surfingart #lifeforce #lifeisgood #sanclemente @drewbrophy @brophyartgallery https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl37FTcpNdb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Feeling appreciation 💕 for our team! They keep everything going for the Brophy Art Gallery. We celebrated Christmas together last night. I surprised everyone by getting a limo! It was fun. 🔥 We enjoyed the lookout over Dana Point Harbor. Then dinner at The Chart House. I made everyone play a silly game where you have to write something about each other anonymously and then every one had to guess who wrote it about them! 😅 Missing one of our key team members, Cory Ponz, but he was here in spirit. 💕 Thanks to all of you, Drew and I couldn’t do what we do without your dedication, stoke and support. You are not just team members, you are family 💕 @brophyartgallery @harmoneyezvisions @drewbrophy https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrrAk2PK5c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

December 7th Full Moon Ceremony led by myself and my sisters in harmony @andreachristine369 and @christine_e_odonnell 💜 We will guide you to go deep within your heart 💜 tune into your truth 🌕✨ through Reiki, Meditation and a beautiful Sound Healing session. 💫 Wednesday, December 7th 6:30-8pm 💫Brophy Art Gallery 139 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 💫Bring a yoga mat, and blanket, pillow, your favorite crystal, anything that will make you feel comfortable. 🌕: December’s “Cold Moon” in Gemini offers us an opportunity to shine light on how we express our true essence, and bring balance to any inconsistencies in how that energy flows. The end of the calendar year invites us to self reflect. It is a time to gently observe the past and what we have overcome, appreciate where we are now, and create in our mind’s eye a bright future, as we move into a new year led by our heart. 💜 This moon is also called the “Cold Moon,” as the season reaches its coldest and darkest, which means things can only get brighter ☀️ from here! Join us for meditation, sound bath and reiki for this 🌕 to empower your mind, body and spirit. Leave feeling rejuvenated and 😌 relaxed! Link in bio to reserve your spot ~ we’re back inside for the winter, so space is limited! #fullmoon #moon #moongathering #ceremony #release #surrender #abundance #intentions #energy #sound #reiki #reikihealing #meditation #guidedmeditation #soundbath #gongbath (at Brophy Art Gallery and Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhuDhzptcR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One year ago on Thanksgiving Day I stood outside Drew's hospital window, said "so long" (we refused to say “goodbye”) and waited as he underwent surgery, intubated on a ventilator. Seven hours later I left that parking lot, hungry, dehydrated, deflated. I drove home, shell shocked and sad, not knowing what would happen next. 🤕 It would be four weeks before Drew "woke up" from the coma and then more months before he could speak, eat or even move his legs again. We are told by numerous docs, nurses and medical professionals that they don't know of one other person in the USA that survived that length of time on a vent and in a coma. I'm sure someone out there did, but we have not found them yet. We know it's more than a MIRACLE that @drewbrophy is here with us today. It's his destiny. It was both of our paths to be taken together. And he has a story to tell that will inspire many. 💫 We have so much to sort out. So much trauma to release from that time period. So much to integrate. 💫 Today, we count our many blessings. We appreciate the family and friends who were there for us through this tough time. 💫 We honor the nurses, respiratory therapists, PT's and others who believed in the possibility of Drew's recovery and fought for Drew to not just come back to life, but to also beat the vent, the oxygen and the coma-induced paralysis and be able to LIVE again. 💪🏽 Every night I reach over and touch his arm, grateful that he's beside me. Every morning, I thank God for his recovery. We are so very thankful for all of you who sent your love, energy and high vibrations - giving Drew the Lifeforce that he needed. Feeling very blessed today. Beyond words. For every day that we are able to enjoy this life with those we love. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Love you! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClY5jATpXD1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

More magical 💫 moments from our Nosara retreat. An underlying theme for me and @drewbrophy was this: We are the Universe experiencing itself. 💫 Looking for magic 🪄 and love 💕 and it’s everywhere. That’s what I remind myself when things are tough. Always trying to remember why I’m here on earth. And honoring it as best I can. And when I fall off my path, I dust myself off, forgive, and step back on it. #lifeisgood https://www.instagram.com/p/ClO5ziGvyZD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When your on your deathbed, you don’t care about things. All you care about are people. 💕 Our trip to a private Art, Music & Healing retreat in Costa Rica fell on the one year mark that Drew was admitted into the hospital and nearly died last year. This retreat was rejuvenating for us both to get through the trauma we are shedding. The weather, five star food and beautiful accommodations were awesome, but it was the PEOPLE that made this retreat so special. When it looks like the world is falling apart around you, find good people who are doing great things and they will uplift and give you hope. There are many out there. Find them! 💕 Much thanks to @richspantonjr for bringing together the light workers who are saving humanity. Big beautiful things are coming our way 💫 #lifeisgood #wearetheuniverse #livewell #lovehard (at Nosara.) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOsqGRJoOb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This artist supports her entire family with art! And she credits my book for showing her how. 🤗 Best testimonial ever! When I receive messages like this it reminds me of my purpose. Makes me so happy! 😃 #artmoneysuccess #artbiz #livingthedream #youcandoit https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbgU2nv5p4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

26 years ago today, I found my soul-mate @drewbrophy . 💕 We met at a small dinner party, 2 weeks after I moved to San Clemente from Huntington Beach. I was dating another guy at the time (whom I broke up with the very next day!) 😝 When I first laid eyes on Drew, I felt like I had always known him. He was familiar to me in a way that transcended time and space. The next day I called my bestie Jane and said "The guy I met last night...I'm going to be with him for a long time." Drew and I were inseparable after that. 💫 This photo was taken just hours after we met. We were goofing off with disposable cameras (remember those?!) We look like we spent lifetimes together. We fit together perfectly, like pieces to a puzzle. 🧩 Before Drew, I never thought I'd find true love, because I grew up in a violent house with great dysfunction. I was wrong. Together we created an adventurous life, so much so that it's hard to believe. I'm grateful for every adventure we've had. I cherish memories of our travels, of raising Dylan and Mia. I love the business we built together. 🔥 And I appreciate the gift of wisdom that we both received during the tragic time this year when we almost lost him. Through that tragedy, Drew and I have transformed in a big way, together. We are better people after having survived it; more compassionate, more loving and living in the moment more so than ever before. ☀️ Every morning now when I wake up, I look over at Drew and whisper "thank you God, for not taking him." I feel so much appreciation for him still being here. I can't imagine life without him. Today, I feel very happy. 😀 Even with all the recent hard times, I feel blessed beyond words. #feelingblessed #thankyougod #gladhesstillalive https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJIZTGJtyc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=