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September 22, 2025 76 mins

Feeling anxious about re-entering the world? You’re not alone. The pandemic changed everything, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.

Here’s a quick guide to help you overcome the fear of isolation:

  1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: It's okay to not be okay. Your fear is a normal reaction to an abnormal time.

  2. Start Small: Don't rush. Begin with small, manageable steps, like a short walk or a low-key coffee with one friend.

  3. Set Boundaries: It’s completely fine to say no. Prioritize what makes you feel safe and comfortable.

Be kind to yourself and celebrate every small victory. You’ve got this!

 

Suppose Octavia Butler had been able to receive effective treatment for her anxiety and found a way to manage her mental health. In that case, it's very possible she could have overcome these creative blocks. A mind not constantly fighting against itself has more freedom to create. Anxiety can be paralyzing; it can make the act of putting words on a page feel like an insurmountable task.

By alleviating some of that emotional and psychological burden, she would have had more energy and focus. The act of writing, while never easy, might have become less of a battle and more of a sustainable, productive process. This alone could have allowed her to continue the series.

I continue the Parable series using AI. In Chapter 8, we meet Natasha Sanderson, a brilliant programmer who, with her friends, creates blockchain technology. Realizing the danger of their invention in a society riddled with rising nationalism, they go underground to build a hidden, self-sustaining city in Area 51.

 

I talk about Pump and Dump Stock Scams.

I explore the irony of real public ending of the non-relationship between cast mates #LAHHA, Rasheeda and Yandy. Also Shannon Beador putting herself on pause on #RHOC

For full podcast notes, navigate to dalesangelsinc.blog 

to view newest video releases a preview what I am reading and the state of crytocurrency.

 

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