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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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What loneliness does to your body and brain – Insider

Remember Vasquez from ‘Aliens’? You Won’t Believe What Jenette Goldstein Looks Like Now – Ned Hardy

7 Pillars of Mental Health: How to Feel Your Best (Almost) Every Day – Tiny Buddha

Okay, so I was just gifted the most comfortable house slippers in the entire world and I wear them everywhere around the house – Amazon

What Star Trek: Enterprise’s Linda Park Looks Like Now at 45 – Wanderer

The best ways to help homeless people – VOX

The World’s Oldest Pants Are a 3,000-Year-Old Engineering Marvel – ARS Technica

Say Hello to Hygge: The Danish Secret to Happiness – Telegraph

California Pizza Huts lay off all delivery drivers ahead of minimum wage increase – USA Today

New York Times sues Microsoft, ChatGPT maker OpenAI over copyright infringement – CNBC

This wine aerator system that utilizes the Bernoulli Effect to infuse your wine with the OPTIMAL amount of oxygen to open up the flavor of your wine – Amazon

5 Movie Trilogies Where the Last Installment Reigns Supreme – Ned Hardy

It Took 36,000 Gallons Of Water To Extinguish A Burning Tesla – Jalopnik

Brilliant Design Transforms Small Tokyo Apartment Into Spacious Inviting Home – My Modern Met

This Is How Women Define The “Perfect Partner” – Fatherly

The Comparison Trap: What It Is And How To Break Out Of It – Knowledge For Men

So-Called ‘Punk Owns’ Second Set of Sheets – The Hard Times

How Did Detroit Basketball Get Reduced to This? – The Ringer

The 24 Universal Character Strengths, in One Graphic – Visual Capitalist

The 7 biggest fitness myths – Linkiest

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The Golden Rules of Prison

My younger brother is being hit with 2 felonies due to motor vehicle accident. This will be his first time in jail and really in the system in any way, he grew up in the burbs and isn’t about that life (street fighting, having a rough go). My older brother and I grew up in East Los Angeles and knew early on that we wanted out and did our best to not engage and keep out of gang life, we succeeded for the most part. Anyway, I’m worried for my younger brother, he’s genuinely a good kid, just young and irresponsible and is facing the consequences of his actions, as he knows and owns up to them. I want to get him as prepped as possible for what he might be facing. Debating boxing lessors or even Krav Maga.. please tell me your thoughts, recommendations, opinions. How can I prepare myself, my mother and my younger brother for the possible things he may face. His sentence is under 2 years.

The Golden Rules of Prison

Rule 0: unless already affiliated DO NOT BECOME AFFILIATED. Prison gangs are a one track ticket to all your time and then some

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Finances

Why Time Shares Are a Time Bomb for Your Finances

Sun-drenched beaches, luxurious condos, carefree vacations – it’s the glittering picture painted by timeshare salespeople, luring you into a world of perpetual leisure. But step back from the brochure paradise, and a different reality emerges: a financial black hole disguised as a dream vacation. Here’s why timeshares are a terrible idea for your wallet, leaving you with buyer’s remorse instead of piña coladas.

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Life

For All The Pet Owners Out There…

I have an old dog in kidney failure too. Haven’t told her yet, she just keeps being happy.

I’m old too, and I’ve had animals my whole life, mostly cats and dogs in various multiples. Do the math and you can see I’ve been here before.

The way I reconcile it is pretty straightforward, and well in line with the overall Stoic approach to things. It always begins the same way- see things plainly for what they are, understand the natures of the things involved, and respond reasonably and virtuously to the reality around us.

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Between Life and Death: Analyzing the Symbolic Narrative of ‘Jacob’s Ladder’

Jacob's Ladder

The 1990 psychological horror film Jacob’s Ladder pioneered the genre with its nightmarish imagery and ambiguous, fragmented storytelling. Many viewers walked away from the film disoriented by its surrealism and enigmatic ending. But looking closer at the themes and story reveals a cohesive, if complex, exploration of war trauma and grief. Let’s break down the symbolism in Jacob’s Ladder to make sense of its seemingly impenetrable horrors.

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Relationships

Actions Are a Powerful Language

Actions, it’s a language that speaks volumes, often louder than words ever could. When confusion arises in a relationship, turning our attention to this unspoken dialogue can provide clarity and insight.

Actions, in their essence, are behavioral manifestations of one’s thoughts and feelings. They are less susceptible to the manipulations of the mind and more aligned with the true intentions and feelings of an individual. In moments of doubt or confusion, observing actions can be a guiding light.

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Why Vulnerability is the Secret Weapon of Strong Men

Hey guys, let’s talk about the elephant in the room – our collective discomfort with vulnerability. It’s like some unwritten rule carved into our DNA: men don’t cry, men don’t share feelings, men just “man up.”

But here’s the truth, fellas: that tough-guy act is holding us back. It might feel counterintuitive, but embracing vulnerability is actually the key to stronger, more meaningful relationships.

Think about it this way. Imagine yourself as a fortress, walls of stoicism shielding your inner world. Sure, you might seem strong from the outside, but inside, emotions fester and anxieties gnaw. No one gets to truly know you, and genuine connection remains a distant dream.

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