Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

My world was shattered in an airport terminal when I discovered my husband with another woman. But a chance encounter with a handsome and charming airline pilot led me on a whirlwind romance to Paris. And yet, my heart wasn’t sure if something like that could last. Brian and I were at a crossroads in…

Daniel thought his life was perfect—he had a loving wife, a newborn daughter, and was about to celebrate it all with Brittany’s baptism. But when the priest took their baby into his arms, the joy drained from his face. “This is impossible,” he whispered, sending a chill through the church. And in that moment, Daniel’s…

Claudia Cardinale’s career, spanning over six decades, has been nothing short of remarkable. The enigmatic actress captivated audiences with her breathtaking beauty and immense talent, earning her place as one of the most beloved figures of the golden age of cinema. Yet, despite her glamorous on-screen presence, Cardinale’s path to stardom was riddled with challenges…

At a birthday party filled with well-dressed attendees, a poorly dressed girl and her mother became the center of ridicule, until a wealthy man intervened, changing the course of their lives. Madison Lando, a single mother, had been raising her daughter Trudy on her own after her husband, Joe, died in a mysterious mining accident.…

I (36F) have been caring for my in-laws for two years now. They acquired lots of debt from their 3 other children. My husband and I don’t have any and never ask for things. His siblings were given cars; his parents took out 2 reverse mortgages on his older siblings, maxed out credit cards, and…

Raising Awareness About Hodgkin Lymphoma Georgie Swallow, a London-based content producer, shares her journey to spotlight Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer affecting the lymphatic system. By discussing the symptoms she ignored, Georgie hopes to educate others about the importance of early detection. A Diagnosis That Changed Everything At just 28, Georgie was diagnosed with stage 4…

visited my in-laws alone last weekend, and I seriously wish I hadn’t. What I found when I got there, well, it was like something straight out of a horror story. It all started when Bryce, my husband, got stuck at work. We were supposed to visit his parents together, but at the last minute, he…

Some people believe in rebirth and that karma (the way you behaved in this life) will determine your next rebirth after death. But you being alive is nearly impossible. That probability is the same as if you handed out 2 million dice, each with one trillion sides… then rolled those 2 million dice and had…

Isn’t it amazing how some people are influenced by another person’s presence? I am sure you’ve felt certain feelings around some people. Like, some people can make me feel safe, while others make me anxious almost immediately. The fact, and yes it’s a fact, that some people’s presence can actually save a life. The story…

A full beard has long been associated with masculinity. However, if it is not properly groomed, it will not enhance your image. Of course, you may keep it neat by going to the barber every week, but few people do.   Our hero today neglected his beard for an entire 20 years! But now everything…