Katie Postel Photography Blog

Manifesting my 2026. 

I’ve been manifesting. Like a lot. And I don’t know, but I do feel like it’s getting me somewhere. Maybe not in the speedy way one might hope, but more in the ‘things will happen when the time is right’ kind of way.

I’ve been into energy work since I was a little kid. I distinctly remember wanting to learn all I could from my older sister as she was going through massage school. When she’d practice with my parents she would show me techniques and let me help. Since then, I’ve been fascinated by energy and drawn toward this type of work. 

I’m into yoga, breathwork and meditation. All these tools I have in my back pocket that one would think would make me a chill, zen-type of Mom. Truth be told, I’m just as uptight as many other people, and that’s ok. Every day is practice and a challenge and I’m trying to welcome these challenges instead of resist them.

I’m trying to respond before I react. I’m trying to use my breath to take a beat before snapping at my husband or my 3-year-old or even my dog. And it’s freakin’ hard. 

I’m currently 4 months postpartum and I have big dreams for my future with my family. I see myself as a successful photographer, traveling when we want to travel. Having financial freedom. Living a simple, humble life on our own terms. Indulging to our hearts’ content when the situation calls for it but also appreciating the simplicities of life.

So even though I’m in a time in my life where things feel a bit rocky- (I’m tired, I’m moody, I’m hungry, I need a break but wait no I can’t take a break…etc.) I need to stay in the moment. The small moments: watching my 3 year old get better at riding his bike, splash in puddles with him even if it makes a mess, laugh more, cry when I need to cry and then move forward, breathe in the scent of our new baby boy, embrace the messes and the slow, mundane and ordinary moments of being a new Mom for the second time. 

Just be me. I manifested this life, this family, this version of myself and I’ll be damned if I don’t make it count. The rest will come in divine timing, I’m sure of it. 

With love,

Katie