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

In the true essence of Living in Response, I don’t know how often I’ll be posting :)

Topics Covered:

Summarized by AI

* Speaking Freely vs. Writing in Loops – Why writing kept me stuck in repetition, and how speaking has been a more natural, energizing way to process my thoughts.

* Letting Thoughts Unfold Naturally – Releasing the need to force connections between ideas and allowing them to emerge as they are.

* Perfectionism & Gifted Kid Baggage – How growing up in a structured, high-expectation environment reinforced perfectionism and how I’m unlearning that by embracing imperfection.

* Making My Own Rules – Moving away from the idea that everything I create needs to have a clear purpose or fit into a defined category.

* Breaking Free from Performative Content – Letting go of needing to package my thoughts neatly or appeal to an audience. Just saying what feels alive.

* Interoception & Proprioception – Understanding these lesser-known senses and how they shape our awareness, emotions, and ability to be present.

* Psychedelic Cannabis & Somatic Awareness – How cannabis has amplified my connection to interoception and allowed me to explore deep states of embodiment.

* Energy Work Through the Body – Grounding practices that go beyond visualization and actually engage with the felt sense of energy.

* Following Curiosity as a Life Path – How curiosity, not discipline or rigid structure, has led me to the most meaningful discoveries.

* The Future of Healing Work – Moving beyond the never-ending self-improvement cycle and embracing expansion rather than fixing.

* Feeling Ancestors Through the Body – Recognizing the presence of my ancestors not just as a belief, but as a tangible sensation.

* Reclaiming Sensory Awareness – How strengthening interoception has changed my relationship with food, decision-making, and intuition.

* Living with Authentic Expression – Why the most meaningful thing I can do is speak my truth, even if it’s messy, uncertain, or unfinished.

Mentions & Resources:

not affiliated, just a fan

* Kelly Mahler’s Work on Interoception – A deep dive into interoceptive awareness and its role in emotional regulation.

* The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter – Practices for embodiment, breathwork, and accessing energy flow.

* Fleet Maull’s Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness – How interoception is directly tied to mindfulness and self-awareness.

* Psychedelic Cannabis & Somatic Exploration – How cannabis enhances body awareness and deepens energetic integration.

* HeartMath Institute & The Science of Coherence – Research on how heart-centered practices shift collective energy.

* Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) – Scientific research into consciousness, telepathy, and the non-local mind.

Final Thoughts:

This is about expression without expectation. There’s no agenda, no need to wrap things up neatly—just a practice in speaking what feels true in the moment.

I would love to hear from you, especially if there’s anything that resonated <3

Mystically,

Belle

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