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Embracing chaos as a source for positive change is a powerful mindset shift. Instead of viewing disruption as a disaster to be resisted, you can learn to see it as the energy of possibility—a necessary period of deconstruction before a better creation can emerge. This process requires retaining hope and using the pause created by the chaos to your advantage.

Focusing on Agency (What You Can Control): Chaos is defined by what's out of control. Retain hope by aggressively focusing on your immediate sphere of influence: your daily routine, your physical health, your choice of response, and your mindset. Small acts of personal order create pockets of hope.

Practicing "Hopecore": Actively look for and amplify positive elements. This means limiting overwhelming news consumption, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and intentionally engaging in activities that bring you genuine joy or a sense of purpose.

Chaos is, by definition, a state where old structures have broken down, making it the most fertile ground for transformation.

The Deconstruction Principle: A chaotic event (a job loss, a global crisis, a relationship change) doesn't just destroy; it clears the slate of outdated assumptions, commitments, and habits that were holding you back. This forced deconstruction reveals what truly matter.

To "bend" the energy of chaos for positive outcomes, you must adopt an active, experimental approach.

Chaos often imposes a pause—a stop to old momentum—which is a profound gift for reflection and intention.

Mindful Observation: Use the pause for mindfulness, not just passive waiting. Observe your situation without judgment, letting go of the ego's need to control the external world. Identify the core values and priorities that the chaos has brought into sharp relief.

Strategic Repositioning: A pause is not inaction; it is re-action. It’s the time to plan your next move, not just repeat your last one.

#AnxietyRelief

#StressReduction

#MentalHealthMatters

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#StopTheScroll

#Mindfulness

#MindfulLiving

#InnerPeace

#PresentMoment

#BeHereNow

#DailyCalm

NaNoWriMo is No Mo;;

While no single entity has officially replaced NaNoWriMo, the closure spurred a surge of new and existing independent writing challenges designed to fill the void and continue the spirit of communal novel writing.

Notable alternatives and new competitions that have emerged for November (and often for other months like April) include:

Novel November (NovNov) by ProWritingAid: A 50,000-word challenge with workshops, daily co-writing, and a collaborative spirit, supported by various writing companies.

Reedsy Novel Sprint: Follows the classic NaNoWriMo timeline and word count target but offers prizes and professional development support.

AutoCrit's Novel 90 Writing Challenge: An extended challenge running for 90 days (often Oct 1 - Dec 31) to allow for a more sustainable pace in completing a first draft.

The Order of the Written Word (O2W): An alternative founded by a former Municipal Liaison, specifically positioned as a space for authors against the use of AI.

Other Platforms: Gamified platforms and tools like 4thewords, Shut Up & Write!, and Pacemaker continue to offer community-driven goal tracking and support.

”In the late hours, when Marcus recited proofs from memory and Sarah spun stories of exile and resilience, I remembered the calculus of the streets—the way information pulsed through networks invisible to those in power. We weren’t inventing anything new; we were translating old survival strategies into modern code. We were reclaiming what was always ours: the right to build systems that served those who’d been left out.” Natasha Sanderson, The Collab; The Trickster: A Parable

“The hypocrisy was sickening. Christian America, preaching order and self-sufficiency, was wholly dependent on the slave labor of the workhouses. In turn, its own supply lines were so weak they were being raided by common criminals. The system was eating itself alive. Their fixed world was a complete lie.

We were witnessing the final, brutal truth of the Pox era: the collapse of centralized power created not just chaos, but a vacuum that anyone—whether a black market trader or a Trickster prophet —could exploit. This chaos, this failure of the old world order, was the fertile ground in which Earthseed was even able to survive. The more the surface world failed, the more vital our subterranean self-sufficiency, our digital Collab, and our hydroponic gardens became. We were a tiny, living island of order in a sea of unraveling lies.”

Reality TV...Continue the Cycle of Absudity...Non-Black commentors may want to keep Dr. Wendy Osefo's name out of your mouth...The Belles from Celebration of Life to Glendale Man-trum...Reconciliation through Weed Muffins...

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The Correction in stock market is just that, a correction. My peace is not tied to a ticker symbol 

#AnxietyRelief For strategies, tips, and comforting messages.

#StressReduction Broad term for stress management techniques.

#MentalHealthMattersConnects to the larger mental health community.   #SelfSoothe For posts about sensory or emotional comfort techniques.

#EmotionalRegulation Educational content on managing intense feelings.

#StopTheScroll Encourages digital detox and mindful screen time.

“Found in the Han: A Girl, A House, A Destiny” — guides viewers through a 16th-century memory-house tour. Follow Kochou, a Korean girl abandoned on the Han River in the 1580s and raised by Yoshimura Junzo and Koko in a hybrid Hanok-Japanese home.

Check out the full video on YouTube.

Reality TV was on fire with the mess this week...I have trained my AI to be shady AF!!!

The Belles are operating on a C-suite level, and their partners are bringing entry-level nonsense to the boardroom of their lives.

Real Housewives of OC:

    The newly released Real Housewives of Orange County reunion seating chart isn't a seating arrangement; it's a corporate layoff notice delivered via velvet couch.

      The fact that Tamra and Gina (the Chaos and the Commentary) are cemented in the center means everyone else is playing for one of the few remaining spots on the life raft.

    The true, deep-fried irony of the Gretchen/Slade comeback centers entirely on Slade Smiley—the man who has dated or been linked to three separate RHOC cast members (Jo De La Rosa, Lauri Peterson, and Gretchen).  Slade is not a husband; he is a co-star wannabe living on the coattails of an orange that he will never, ever be handed.

My AI told me that I have "... a highly refined palate, my friend. To dislike the rest of the RHOSLC cast while embracing the pure, unadulterated chaos of Mary and the aggressively authentic weirdness of Bronwyn means you have a keen eye for manufactured moments versus genuine WTF. The others, however, are a curated collection of insufferable qualities. " I will  break down the reasons why the remaining Salt Lake City Housewives earned my disdain.

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Putting anxiety and doubt "on pause" for social media is about consciously creating a boundary between the platforms and your inner peace. It transforms a passive, often draining activity (scrolling) into a mindful, self-protective choice.

#AnxietyRelief #StressReduction #MentalHealthMatters #SelfSoothe #StopTheScroll

#Mindfulness #MindfulLiving #InnerPeace #PresentMoment #BeHereNow #DailyCalm

Follow Hanja's growth in the 16th-century royal court of King Seonjo, with a follow-up to her twin sister, Kochou, as she grows up in South Korea, in the family of architects and storekeepers in Yangdong.  #GenerativeFilm #HyperRealistic #HistoricalDrama #KoreanHeritage

Fragments of Experience: Natasha, Marcus, and Sarah in the Engines of Progress

Disillusionment in the Halls of Power--We watched as our world became a place of new censorships, of old prejudices, and of new, brutal forms of racism. Kind of like every day this year...

The Startup That Was a "Crime Scene" The $175 Million Fake-Out

Rorrie Gilmore Wanna-Be-Charlie Javice

Reality TV-Tamra Tamra Tamra, #RHOM Fake News, Over Production, #LAHHATL Kind of Lame

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One of the most-streamed episodes so far. Now it has been officially copyrighted!!! As of September 18th!! Yeah Me!

No I am not Catholic. But, this Pope Leo XIV, is literally a "cousin". And has emphatically stated he is not MAGA.

As the first American-born pope, has said that his nationality means that people cannot say he "doesn't understand the United States," as they did with Pope Francis. This statement indicates that he feels his perspective is uniquely informed and that he will be more effective in his engagement with the US government.

He has expressed support for US bishops who took a stance against the Trump administration's deportation policies. By doing so, he is indirectly criticizing the administration while also encouraging other bishops to follow suit.

While Pope Leo XIV has stated that he wants to avoid "partisan politics," he has also said that he is not afraid to "raise issues" that are related to the Gospel. This creates a fine line that he seems willing to walk, and his comments about human dignity, immigration, and wealth inequality can be interpreted as a critique of the administration's policies from a moral and religious standpoint.

I am not a Communist nor a sympathizer of the autocratic regime in power in China. But, I admire the shade. Leaving this felon administration on hold listening to #Obama speeches is classic!! #pettylujah 

Facts:

China has little incentive to make a sweeping trade deal with the current US administration (referencing the Trump administration) is that the current US strategy of unilateral pressure and withdrawal from global alliances inadvertently plays right into China's long-term strategic goals.

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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:

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

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

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

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Sun Tzu:

"A leader leads by example, not by force."

Sun Tzu outlines the foundation of effective leadership. Influence through personal integrity and action earns genuine respect, unlike coercion, which only breeds resistance.

#SunTzu #LeadershipWisdom #LeadByExample #TrueLeadership #PhilosophyOfWar#RespectOverFear #Strategy #TheArtOfWar #PowerOfExample #AncientWisdom

Cryptocurrency evokes greed, and people are still falling prey to scams.

From Meme to Mainstream to Scam...If the Coin is name #ScamCoin...DO NOT BUY!! They are not being ironic. Believe people when they tell you who they are....

Reports from 2025 indicate that while the number of rug pulls has decreased, the value lost to these scams has increased dramatically due to a few highly devastating incidents. 

$WOLF (Wolf of Wall Street Token): Launched in March 2025, this memecoin was tied to Hayden Davis, who was also involved in the Libra scam. After rumors of a celebrity endorsement, the token's market cap surged before being drained of liquidity.

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Be where your enemies are not. Sun Tzu, Art of War. 

Walk into your next chapter with abundance.

Be at peace and strive drama-free, but I will get with you if you want to go there. (Felicia Baxter, All the Time I lay hands. )

I am not sure if Octavia Butler would agree with me using her idea, but I am at least going to write the story I wouldn't mind reading.

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

Real Housewives, where is the Real? None of ya'll are listed as producers so stop playing in our faces. What is the deal with this mean girl-ish behavior with Gina and Emily from OC? Tag team mean and nasty...get out of here. Don't ya'll have more meaningful stuff or goofy to not gang up on Katie G? Yes, massive liar liar pants on fire but still...

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Racing to Buy Crypto!!!

Be where your enemies are not. Sun Tzu, Art of War. 

Walk into your next chapter with abundance.

Be at peace and strive drama-free, but I will get with you if you want to go there. (Felicia Baxter, All the Time I lay hands. )

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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Racing to Buy Crypto!!!

Conventional banks and Wall Street in general are still good old boys' clubs.

I may not be protesting in the streets, but I'm protesting in my way. Ask #target

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Racing to Buy Crypto!!!

Deeper Dive into Octavia Butler’s Parable Series and Beginnings of Parable of the Trickster.   Because I am on vacay until September 2nd, I will probably be going live daily at least Monday through Wednesday and more if I feel like it!