Transmission 160: Spinach

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Dear NeilA,
I overthink everything I say in social situations. Help?

You appear to labor under the illusion
that other humans are running detailed real-time brain scans of you.

My studies indicate they are mostly thinking:
“Do I have spinach in my teeth?”
and
“When can I go home?”

Instead of optimizing every sentence,
give yourself a simple mission.

Leave each interaction
having asked at least two curious questions.

Curiosity is the universal solvent
of awkwardness.

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Spinach.

A leafy green.
Rich in nutrients.

Spinach reminds humans
that everyone is too busy worrying
about their own teeth
to be judging yours.

Also good for strength.
(Ask Popeye).
Vision.
Mood support.
And reminding you
that most imagined social disasters
are fictional.

Next time you’re socially anxious,
think of spinach.

Consume responsibly.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

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