Episode 050 of Living in Response is a dive into oneness and the sense that a collective re-orientation is not only needed but is already in progress.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:Summarized (mostly) with AI

1️⃣ The Global Upshift Summit 2025I share my experience watching the Global Upshift Summit hosted by Ken Foster and Ervin Laszlo—one of my heroes. I explain what an upshift in consciousness means to me and why this summit called me back to listening after years away from summits.

2️⃣ The Power of Devotion Across a LifetimeSeeing speakers in their 80s and 90s—still fully alive, engaged, and hopeful—stirred something deep in me. I reflect on my dream of finding work I love so much that I never want to "retire," but instead keep offering it to the world until my final days.

3️⃣ Facing Humanity’s Trajectory Without CollapsingI describe how the summit names our real ecological and societal crises without spiraling into catastrophe thinking. Instead, it invites a perspective shift: recognizing humanity’s evolution and holding onto the real hope already blooming around the world.

4️⃣ The Science of Spirituality = The Science of OnenessI paraphrase Ken Foster’s beautiful insight: the science of spirituality is the science of oneness. I explore how ancient spiritual teachings and modern physics are converging to show that everything—and everyone—is interconnected.

5️⃣ The Invitation, Not the ObligationI reflect on how true change comes from invitation, not pressure. I share my distaste for "you should" messaging, and how offering information and experience with open hands is far more powerful than telling others what to do.

6️⃣ Feed the FieldI explain how everything we think, feel, and believe feeds the collective energetic field around us—whether consciously or unconsciously. I'm dreaming of one day hosting coherence gatherings under the name "Feed the Field."

7️⃣ My Journey from Judgement to CompassionI share how deeply I’ve changed over the years—from impatient and self-loathing, to more compassionate, forgiving, and accepting toward myself and others. I hold space for the past versions of me without shame.

8️⃣ Forgiveness Work and the FieldI speak about how writing letters of forgiveness (even if unsent) and taking ownership of my part in past conflicts has freed up so much space inside me. What we heal inside ourselves echoes into the collective.

9️⃣ Practicing Open Awareness in Daily LifeThrough mindfulness training, I’m learning to witness my thoughts and habits—without judgment. Whether it's noticing a craving for chocolate or compulsively picking up my phone, awareness itself brings softness and natural change.

🔟 The Power of Self-AcceptanceI share simple but profound examples of how just accepting my behavior (instead of trying to force myself to change) naturally shifted habits like stress-eating and jaw tension. Acceptance is changing me without force.

1️⃣1️⃣ Why Coherence Practices MatterI circle back to the importance of coherence: aligning mind, heart, and body. Practices like HeartMath’s heart coherence aren’t just personal—they ripple outward, feeding the field of humanity with love, care, and connection.

1️⃣2️⃣ Lynn McTaggart’s Research on Peace Across DividesI share a moving story from Lynn McTaggart’s research: how historically feuding groups came together in an experiment and, by the end, called each other brother and sister. True transformation is possible.

🌀 The Bottom Line: Act Local, Feel Global, Think CosmicI end by reflecting on a beautiful quote from Jude Currivan: "Act local, feel global, think cosmic." We are part of something so much bigger—and there is real hope for humanity when we move from separation to connection.

Mentions & Resourcesnot affiliated, just a fan

📘 Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn – Anchoring mindfulness in daily life🎤 The Global Upshift Summit 2025 – A hopeful vision for humanity’s evolution🌎 Spiritual Intelligence by Dawson Church – Evidence of humanity’s rapid progress🌱 HeartMath Institute – Research on heart coherence and the energetic field💡 Lynn McTaggart – Research on group intention and collective healing🔭 Jude Currivan – “Act local, feel global, think cosmic”

❤️ Core Message:Hope is real.Evolution is happening.You’re part of it, simply by living with love, compassion, and awareness.Your small acts ripple outward in ways you can't even imagine.The future is being shaped right now—and you matter.

Sending peace, love, compassion, and hope to my friends, family, and global community <3

Mystically,

Belle

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