Vincent van Gogh – Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (c. 1885-1886)
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If Not Money, Possessions, or Status… Then What?
Most people spend their entire lives chasing money, stacking up possessions, and climbing whatever status ladder they think will make them feel worthy. And let’s be real—money matters. Paying your bills, keeping the lights on, putting food on the table? That’s essential. But when people say they want to be “rich,” they don’t just mean they want to cover the basics. They mean they want to have more—because somewhere deep down, they believe “more” will make them enough.
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What Does Being In Love Feel Like?
Love is the world’s greatest magic trick that somehow remains entirely explainable. It’s the one experience every human chases, the thing that’s been repackaged and resold to us in every movie, song, and dime-store novel since the beginning of recorded time. And yet, when it happens to you, it feels singular. Like you’re the first person to ever really get it. Like all those past love stories were just rough drafts leading up to this moment, this person, this specific and unrepeatable feeling.
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The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time – Rolling Stone
15 Wholesome Facts About Dogs That Will Show You Why They Are Man’s Best Friend – Ned Hardy
15 Red Flags To Look Out For When Buying on Facebook Marketplace – Shield and Fortify
I used to think this was just a gimmicky smiley-faced sponge. But after trying it, I was genuinely impressed—it’s hands down the best sponge I’ve ever used – Amazon
Never Seek Or Accept A Counteroffer At Work. The Result Could Be Ugly – Business Insider
How To Confront A Friend About Worrisome Behavior – Fatherly
The 21 Most Important Questions Of Your Life – Darius Foroux
The Stories Behind 10 Legendary Paintings – Ned Hardy
If you’re looking for a beautifully designed kettle that’s smooth to pour, heats up fast, and offers customizable features like chime settings and a perfect flow rate for pour-overs, this is the one to get – Amazon
The “microwave-safe” label on plastic containers only means they won’t melt or warp, and doesn’t guarantee that chemicals won’t leach into your food when heated – Science Line
The best one-season anime to watch in a weekend – Polygon
7 Fairy Tales That Have Horrible Messages for Children – Linkiest
30 Questions To Ask Kids When They Get Home From School – Romper
18 Things My Now 80-Year-Old Dad Was Right About – Marc and Angel
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids: Letting Them Be Who They Are Meant to Be
I want you to think back to your childhood—who was the person who made you feel seen? Really seen. Maybe it was a grandparent who lit up when you walked into the room. Maybe it was a coach who believed in you when you didn’t believe in yourself. Or maybe, just maybe, it was your parents.
If that was you, then you won the lottery.
Because at the end of the day, the greatest gift a parent can give their child is the unwavering belief that they are exactly who they are meant to be. That they are worthy, loved, and enough—without conditions, without caveats, and without having to perform for your approval.
How Much Can You Know About Yourself If You’ve Never Been in a Fight?
We like to think we know ourselves. We take personality tests, read self-help books, and reflect on our past experiences. But there’s one truth that most people never confront: you don’t really know yourself until you’ve been tested physically.
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Nobody Knows What You’re Thinking Unless You Tell Them
How often do you find yourself frustrated because someone didn’t do what you wanted or respond the way you expected? Maybe your spouse didn’t pick up on the fact that you needed help with the dishes. Or your boss didn’t acknowledge how hard you worked on that last project. Or your friend never texted back after you shared something personal.
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A Few Useful Pieces of Advice That Will Make Your Journey Through Life Easier – Ned Hardy
How Romance Scams Start: The Subtle Hooks That Reel You In – Shield and Fortify
If you want to eliminate those nasty blind spots from your car, get these – Amazon
Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife’s death – BBC
How a 27-Year-Old Codebreaker Busted the Myth of Bitcoin’s Anonymity – Wired
‘Welcome to Hell’: Five Months in a Venezuelan Prison – NY Times
Meet the Retirees Who Live on Cruise Ships – Traveler
The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time – Pitchfork
24 Memes That Perfectly Capture Life with Tourette’s – Ned Hardy
These magnetic measuring spoons are really fantastic. They nest together for easy storage, feature double-ended designs for versatile scooping, and include colorful measurement markers and a leveler for precision – Amazon
The world’s 5 creepiest abandoned cities – Linkiest
U.S. astronauts finally returning to Earth after 9 months in space – Axios
A cell pulls off one of the ‘Holy Grails’ of biotechnology – NPR
BYD announces charging tech that’s twice as fast as Tesla’s – The Verge
Ranked: 2025’s Best Countries to Live and Work – Visual Capitalist
