JOURNEY
WITH US
our way
The More than happy way is an unfolding approach that progressively captures the insights and inspirations coming through you. We create the environment, experience, community and practices that allow you to uncover your truth, your uniqueness, ready to be expressed.
True Nature
Being our authentic self in all areas of life
True Loves
Following our hearts, courageously
The journey of life is a playful adventure
​​Uncover your
true nature
EmbracE your
true loves
Every More than happy experience and journey is designed to uncover your unique expression. Yours. Nature and community provide the environment and experience to allow it to arrive and be realised.​
Through the uncovering, a discovery of the areas of true loves in your life are revealed, ready to be embraced, committed to and created. We will provide the space, approach and practices for your discoveries.
ways with
words
Curated communities
AND guides
tools that
transform
Storytelling and reflection individually and in community create the fertile soil for insights to seed and grow. They are the underlying dialogue and relationship for emerging revelations and expressions.
We bring together optimal communities for connection and aligned guides and facilitators and that share common values and contextual experience to empower your experience and expression.
From inspiration and insight into action, our curated tools and practices create a conscious, actionable relationship with your loves. The big things coming from small, inspired incremental actions.
matty lawrence
FOUNDER & GUIDE
The expression, 'More Than Happy' means many things to me.
It has layers and depth, which alongside the knowing in my heart, indicates that it is the journey ahead. It recognises that life is more than the pursuit of happiness; a kaleidoscope of expressions, emotions, feelings and experiences.
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It also indicates a transition in my life from one stage to another, which is
being,
embraced.
The pursuit of happiness in the previous expression, has brought me here and I’m grateful for that. All of it, the beauty and the challenges.
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Who I am becoming is changing as the layers are shed, lovingly. In this most recent expression, I feel compelled to bring together people to connect to their true source and true loves. To embody essence and create magic in their lives igniting their heart, through expression and community.
It’s an offering of service.
I recently came upon the phrase my service is my medicine, which resonated immediately. To me, this means that what was uncovered and is being offered has not only been personally healing, expansive and inspiring, but that it can also be for others. I believe that this resounding truth is the way we create from a place of meaning and love.
Over the course of the last years, I have collected a tribe of true, deep, conscious, playful and loving connections. In reality, they have collected me. People who have embraced me holistically, the light and the shadows, without judgment, but also radiating truth. I have the pleasure of collaborating with these beautiful beings as part of More Than Happy. They bring insights, experiences and their unique essence which I embrace with curiosity and enthusiasm, opening up new perspectives and expanding wholeness.
If you’re reading this, you’ve either been invited here or found your way and because of that, I’d love to connect. Let's go on an adventure.
With truth and love, 

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Matty Lawrence
RICH BOLUS
GUIDE
Rich Bolus brings a wealth of experience in leadership, adventure, and Japanese culture to his role as an assistant guide on our journeys.
A former Unit Expedition Leader in the British Army, Rich has navigated challenging terrains worldwide, honing his skills in resilience and team coordination. His deep connection to Japan began with intensive Aikido training at the renowned Yoshinkan Aikido's honbu dojo in Tokyo, immersing him in the country’s martial traditions and discipline.
As the host of The Dad Mindset podcast, Rich explores growth mindset principles in parenting and life—an approach he brings to every journey. Combining his expertise in outdoor expeditions with a passion for Japanese history and personal development, he is dedicated to ensuring an enriching and well-supported experience along our pilgrimage journeys.
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Rich also comes equipped with a welcoming smile, energy and enthusiasm for life and community.
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