Welcome to Living in Response, an exploration of taking the thoughts out of my head and putting them into the world and doing it AFRAID. Ever-evolving, still in development, and subject to change. Open, no pressure invitation to join me on my journey!

Topics Covered:

Summarized by AI

* Doing It Afraid – The reality of showing up despite fear and inner resistance.

* Interoception & Proprioception – Using body awareness to process emotions instead of trying to "fix" them.

* Self-Expression Without Over-Contextualizing – Letting go of the need to over-explain and just saying what feels true.

* The Five-Year Plan is a Myth – Why rigid life plans don’t work and how I’m embracing a directional approach instead.

* Spirituality & Capitalism – The tension between personal growth and the high cost of self-development spaces.

* Coaching & Accessibility – Struggling with the pricing of coaching programs and the desire to make transformation more available.

* Personal Financial Journey – From childhood poverty and credit card debt to financial stability, and the lessons learned along the way.

* Reciprocity & Energy Management – Finding ways to give back without depleting myself.

* Energy Expansion Requires Contraction – True growth involves cycles of inward reflection before outward movement.

* Psychedelic Therapy & Cannabis Facilitation – Sharing part of my personal journey exploring cannabis as a gentle, agency-preserving tool for healing.

* Personal Philosophy & Breaking Cycles – Moving beyond inherited beliefs and choosing what resonates in my body.

* Not Knowing as a Portal – How uncertainty creates space for new insights and direction.

* Energy Activism – Viewing personal healing as a way to contribute to collective change.

* Chaos as a Necessary Force for Transformation – Disruptive energy isn’t inherently negative; it’s part of the process.

* Balancing Spiritual Practices & Living Life – Using embodiment / energy expansion as nervous system regulation to support real-world engagement.

Final Thoughts:

This project is an experiment in speaking freely, without filtering or editing. It’s a practice in being fully present with what’s alive in the moment. If anything resonated, I’d love to hear from you. <3

Mystically,

Belle

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