Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I never imagined that I’d find myself disguised as a homeless woman, sitting on a sidewalk outside of a restaurant. I sat there, hunched with a shawl wrapped around my shoulders.A woman sitting on the floor | Source: Pexels People passed me without paying any attention, as I watched for the sleek black car that…

The weeks leading up to what I expected to be the happiest day of my life played out like a well-orchestrated drama where I was simultaneously the main character and an observer. The shocking truth came to light just two weeks before our wedding, unveiled by a device as innocuous as a baby camera.This device,…

The former president demonstrated this last week in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s backyard by raising almost $12 million at a fundraiser with affluent tech industry figures, according to the Daily Wire. Venture investor David Sacks and fellow venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya hosted the fundraiser at their Pacific Heights residence. Palihapitiya and Sacks co-host the…

Hello everyone, this is Amy, and today I have quite the story to share from one of the most pivotal days of my life—my wedding day. Wedding planning is often romanticized with images of endless flowers, perfect place settings, and dreams coming true. While all those things are a part of it, there’s also an…

Scarlett’s life and future plans are thrown into chaos overnight due to her sister’s deceptive actions. Amidst the wreckage of her dreams, she begins a journey of redemption, navigating through intricate family dynamics, betrayal, and the search for forgiveness.In the quiet of my childhood home, filled with memories in every corner, I never thought that…

For almost two decades, my life was deeply entangled with his, a man who was not merely a partner but a substantial part of my existence. We never felt compelled to solidify our union with marriage, nor did we miss having children in our lives. Our commitment was distinctive, challenging societal expectations and normsWhen it…

Our typical serene Friday evening turned into a nightmare. Michael and I were settling into our usual routine of dinner followed by a movie. Everything was as it always was—comfortable and familiar.However, peace was abruptly shattered when Michael went upstairs to shower, and a blood-curdling scream echoed from the bathroom. Heart racing, I dashed upstairs…

I thought I was helping a sharp-tongued customer pick a gift for her son’s girlfriend. But our clash became deeply personal when she came to dinner as my BF’s mother. The morning light painted the shop windows in soft, golden hues, catching on the frost that had crept up overnight. Inside, the air was warm…

When Calla finds a lace robe hidden in her husband’s closet, she assumes that it’s a romantic surprise. But her world turns upside down when she sees her stepmother, Lorraine, wearing it. Suspicion mounts and tensions spiral as Calla overhears Lorraine’s true scheme… When my dad passed away last year, it felt like the house…

My Ex-husband Returned 10 Years After Leaving, but Not for the Reason I Expected When my ex-husband, Josh, showed up on my doorstep after disappearing for 10 years, I had no idea why he’d returned. What could he possibly want now, after abandoning me and our daughter, Chloe? Looking at Josh, I didn’t recognize the…