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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.
Why It’s Important to Own Your Emotions
In our journey through life, emotions are our constant companions, coloring our experiences and shaping our interactions. Often, in the heat of the moment, it’s tempting to point fingers and assign blame for our emotional upheavals. But what if we could harness these powerful feelings, not as weapons to hurl at others, but as tools for personal growth and self-empowerment? This article explores the transformative power of owning our emotional responses and using them as fuel for positive change.
Picture of the Day
Their story has been romanticized in Hollywood, immortalized in ballads, and dissected by historians. Bonnie and Clyde, two names forever intertwined with bank robberies, shootouts, and a love story born under the scorching sun of the Great Depression. But beyond the romanticized image, their tale exposes a brutal reality of violence and societal despair.
Choosing Love Over Winning in Relationships
Too often, relationships become battlegrounds, fueled by the desire to be right, to prove our point, to emerge victorious. Words become weapons, hurled with the intent to wound, leaving trails of resentment and hurt. Yet, in this quest for victory, we lose sight of the true prize – the connection, the understanding, the love that binds us together.
Poll of the Day
Age 45, income 200k. House paid off. Current retirement fund $425k, I fully contribute 401k, Roth x 2 and HSA ( total of 50k goes to retirement fund yearly). No debt. I want to buy Tesla model x plaid, it will cost me $105k after tax and I will pay 60k cash and rest I will pay off within a year. Whats your take on it? I current have a Tesla model Y and love it too much.
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7 Reasons Why Finland is the World’s Happiest Country – Ned Hardy
She Played Lorraine McFly in ‘Back to the Future’. See Lea Thompson Now at 62 – Wanderer
These packing cubes are a must-have for your travels. They keep a week’s worth of clothes perfectly organized, move easily from suitcase to dresser, and their durable design with smooth zippers makes packing a breeze – Amazon
What God, Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness Have in Common – Scientific American
‘We’re very lucky’: He’s 104, she’s 100, and they’ve been married for 82 years – LA Times
$2,000 for Getting Bumped: How to Squeeze the Best Deal Out of Airlines – WSJ
How different languages laugh online – Rest of World
A former partner to NBA player Anthony Edwards, took to her Instagram stories to expose Edwards for asking her to get an abortion – TMZ
Tourists Have No Clue These $500 Tickets At MSG’s Sphere Don’t Include A Full View – Instagram
In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024 – AP News
Inside the Last-Minute Mindset: “Why Do I Only Feel Motivated When a Deadline Is Looming?” – Stylist
She Played ‘Kandi’ On Two and a Half Men, See April Bowlby Now At 43 – Ned Hardy
This book is a fantastic resource for any parent, offering common-sense advice on how to improve communication with your children – Amazon
6 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job – HBR
How To Learn Chess As An Adult (or, how I went from 300 to 1500 ELO in 9 months) – Alex Crompton
The 20 greatest goals in football history, ranked by experts – GQ
Staying the Course is Harder Than it Sounds When It Comes To Investing – Wealth of Common Sense
Visualizing How Big Tech Companies Make Their Billions – Visual Capitalist
Wolverine part of massive Insomniac Games leak after ransomware deadline passes – The Verge
Feds bust leader of neo-Nazi cult who used Discord and Telegram to groom and exploit children – Business Insider
The Dumping Grounds
How to Navigate Through The Fog of Hopelessness
Life, in its infinite dance of light and shadow, can plunge us into moments where the once vibrant tapestry of existence seems to fade into a bleak monochrome. Hopelessness, a suffocating fog, creeps in, obscuring the horizon and whispering tales of stagnation and despair. But within this oppressive mist, embers of hope flicker, waiting to be kindled. This is not a permanent eclipse, but a detour, a chance to navigate through the shadows and rediscover the radiant landscape beyond.
Picture of the Day
On a seemingly ordinary day in Erie, Pennsylvania, August 28, 2003, the tranquility was shattered by a heinous crime that would later be etched in the annals of criminal history. Brian Douglas Wells, a pizza delivery man, entered a PNC Bank not for routine business but to execute a robbery, a bomb strapped around his neck.
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4 scenarios that can ignite a family fight — and 12 strategies to minimize them – NPR
She Played ‘Blair’ on The Facts of Life. See Lisa Whelchel Now at 60 – Wanderer
Gates McFadden Reveals The Real Reason Why She Was Fired From Star Trek – Ned Hardy
This thing is a must for long detailing sessions. It’s got this height-adjustable seat and rolls around easily, so it’s great for working on the car without straining your back or knees. Plus, there’s room to hold all your stuff – Amazon
Trevor Milton Gets Four Years in Prison for Deceptions on Zero-Emission Trucks – WSJ
Comic book expert explains how our favorite heroes have evolved over time – Big Think
MIT’s trillion-frames-per-second camera can capture light as it travels – Upworthy
How Prophetic Was ‘Her’? – The Ringer
How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You—Even When It Feels Impossible – Prevention
How to confront a friend who never pays you back, according to a Harvard-trained etiquette expert – CNBC
How to Behave at a Sex Shop, According to an Employee – GQ
I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest – Business Insider
She Played ‘Tyene Sand’ On Game Of Thrones. See Rosabell Laurenti Sellers Now At 27 – Ned Hardy
Woman knock out a bouncer who threw her boyfriend to the ground – Reddit
Dentist Explains How Smile Direct Club Went From $8.9 Billion To Bankruptcy – Instagram
Gingerbread House In California Listed On Zillow For $1.9 Million – Babylon Bee
15 Forgotten Video Game Accessories – Den of Geek
Ranked: Which Cars Have the Best Resale Value? – Visual Capitalist
Colorado Springs “Road Takeover” ends about as well as you would expect – Reddit
‘It could have been any of us’: 4-year-old killed in front of parents in California road rage shooting – ABC