Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • The tr.a.g.ic story of Cassidy Trevan

    The tr.a.g.ic story of Cassidy Trevan

    Weโ€™ve all been affected by bullying in one way or another. We may have been victims, seen someone being bullied or even been the bully ourselves. Many children, teens and even adults are subjected to psychological and physical bullying on a daily basis that makes their lives a living hell. Cassidy Trevan from Melbourne, Australia…

  • ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Many people donโ€™t know it. A womanโ€™s large breasts indicate that her vagโ€ฆv

    ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Many people donโ€™t know it. A womanโ€™s large breasts indicate that her vagโ€ฆv

    Eat 1 teaspoon every night, see what happens a week later Detalladoโ€ฆ 1/2 Cup Of This (Before Bed) Melts Your Belly Fat Like Crazy! Detalladoโ€ฆ Wrap Foil Around Doorknobs When Alone, Hereโ€™s Why Detalladoโ€ฆ These 2 Veggies Melt Belly & Arm Fat Overnight Detalladoโ€ฆ Put Bananas In Your Garden And Just Watch Detalladoโ€ฆ THANK YOU…

  • He showed me the roses and said something that broke me.

    He showed me the roses and said something that broke me.

    This moment had been anticipated for weeks. As I stepped into the nursing home lobby, my palms trembled despite my clean uniform and polished boots. My eyes scanned the roomโ€ฆ and then I saw him. An elderly man in a wheelchair, his face lined with age but his eyes still bright. In his hands, he…

  • The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up On A Power Line

    The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up On A Power Line

    Youโ€™ve probably seen a pair of sneakers dangling from power lines, their laces knotted together and flung high above the street. Itโ€™s a sight that sparks curiosityโ€”was it a prank, a tradition, or something more? At first, I assumed it was just harmless mischief, but over time, I learned that different theories surround this peculiar…

  • I FOUND A NOTE ON MY DASHโ€”AND SOMEONE THANKED ME FOR WAITING

    I FOUND A NOTE ON MY DASHโ€”AND SOMEONE THANKED ME FOR WAITING

    I was just coming out of the grocery store. Hands full, tired, baby fussing in the car seat, same routine as always. I wasnโ€™t thinking about anything except getting home before the ice cream melted and hoping today wasnโ€™t the day Iโ€™d cry in a parking lot.Then I saw the envelope tucked under my wiper.

  • Caring for our newborn meant missing dinnerโ€”my husband didnโ€™t save me a plate

    Caring for our newborn meant missing dinnerโ€”my husband didnโ€™t save me a plate

    Being a first-time mom, Jenna struggled to balance caring for her newborn and keeping up with household chores. Still, she did her bestโ€”ensuring her baby was well-fed, the house was spotless, and dinner was ready every evening. Seeing her exhaustion, her husband, John, suggested that his mother move in for a while to help. Jenna…

  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donald Trump and his family for their tragic loss

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donald Trump and his family for their tragic loss

    The well-known political analyst Lou Dobbs passed away at the age of 78. Known for his tenure at CNN and Fox News, Dobbs was a divisive figure, particularly because of his remarks regarding Barack Obama. In his condolence message on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump described Dobbs as โ€œan incredible talentโ€ and a โ€œfriend…

  • THE TWINS THAT WERENโ€™T MINE

    THE TWINS THAT WERENโ€™T MINE

    I never thought my life would take a turn straight out of a psychological thriller. But there I was, sitting in the doctorโ€™s office, gripping the armrest of my chair as the walls seemed to press in around me. It all began when one of my twin sons, Liam, came down with a persistent fever.…

  • SHE DIDNโ€™T KNOW WHO I WASโ€”BUT SHE REFUSED TO LET GO

    SHE DIDNโ€™T KNOW WHO I WASโ€”BUT SHE REFUSED TO LET GO

    I never intended to stay as long as I did. I had only brought my grandmother in for some routine tests, and we expected to be in and out by noon. But delays at the lab, a slight dip in her blood pressure, and unexpected complications stretched our visit to five hours in the waiting…

  • The Meaning Behind a Blue Stop Sign

    The Meaning Behind a Blue Stop Sign

    Blue stop signs, while uncommon, do exist but serve a different purpose than standard red stop signs. Unlike the red stop signs regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, blue stop signs are typically found on private property, such as in gated communities, parking lots, or private businesses, and are not legally required. Historically, stop…

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