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This is Living in Response, a living exploration of adding my voice and ideas into the mix of life - unedited, unscripted, unfiltered, unbounded, and destination unknown!

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The Power of Asking: Is This What I Really Want to Be Doing Right Now?

* A simple question I’ve built into my daily life that helps me move out of autopilot.

* Applying this even to things I “should” be doing, like scrolling Instagram or working out.

* Sometimes the answer is yes, and that’s okay—no justification needed.

* Other times, it’s no, and that awareness gives me the chance to pivot toward something more fulfilling.

Breaking Free from the Good/Bad Binary

* Realizing that labeling actions as “good” or “bad” only creates unnecessary pressure.

* Instead, focusing on conscious decision-making—what feels right in the moment?

Judging My Own Process

* Catching myself in a loop of self-criticism: “I’m just talking about doing it instead of actually doing it.”

* The pressure to shift away from discussing the process and focus on “real” topics.

* But the truth is, the process is the art. Creativity is born from lived experience, not some polished final product.

The Reminder: Creativity is Personal

* Revisiting The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, one of the most impactful books I’ve read.

* Understanding that true creativity comes from an authentic place—it doesn’t have to look any certain way.

* Letting go of external validation and embracing creation for its own sake.

Reflections on My Past in Animal Welfare

* Coming across a post about a dogfighting case and feeling unexpected emotions surface.

* Realizing I’d been having stress dreams about my time in animal shelters for years without acknowledging them.

* Making the decision to finally face and process those emotions instead of keeping them locked away.

* Engaging in deep somatic release—crying, shaking, and fully feeling the memories until they lost their hold on me.

* Moving from an open wound to a scar, honoring my past without being trapped by it.

Energy as Activism

* Exploring a form of activism that isn’t about protesting or lobbying, but about changing the collective through energy.

* The science of heart coherence—how our nervous system state influences others.

* How focusing on my own energy, alignment, and regulation creates ripple effects in the world.

* Trusting that being in a state of wholeness, presence, and joy is a contribution to collective healing.

Letting My Life Be My Art

* Moving away from the idea that art is just writing, painting, or music.

* Seeing my life itself as a creative act—the way I move, express, and engage with the world.

* Dropping expectations of what my path "should" look like and following what feels alive.

Final Thoughts: Trusting the Process & Honoring What Feels Alive

* Recognizing that I don’t need to force my path—it unfolds naturally.

* No need to rush or prove anything—the process is the point.

* The things that matter most will come through when they’re ready.

* And at the end of the day, I get to live my life my way.

Thanks for bearing witness to my process <3

Mystically,

Belle

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