Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I’ve come to realize that if you truly want to convey a message to someone, you often need to move past just gentle nudges or basic consequences.     In my situation, addressing my grandchildren’s careless behavior required a response that was more enlightening than simply putting them on restriction. They had to understand a…

He interpreted his mother’s advice quite literally when she told him to call 911 if he needed help. Now a young boy is being praised for his spunky efforts in problem-solving.     Having learned from his mother to call 911 in a situation he needs assistance, a four-year-old boy petitioned the support of an…

Stepparents have a brutal role, often stepping into family dynamics where trust and love need time to grow. They suffer from challenges, misunderstandings, even rejection but many stay committed, working to transform “step” into “parent” and creating strong bonds along the way. In my junior year of high school, my dad married the woman he’d…

Xueli Abbing, a 16-year-old born with albinism, was abandoned in China but later adopted by a loving family in the Netherlands. Starting her modeling career at 11, she gained recognition after appearing in Vogue Italia and uses her platform to challenge stigmas surrounding albinism, advocating for understanding and respect. Xueli highlights the beauty of diversity…

The significance of observing road markings is well-known to drivers.     It can be fatal to ignore these markings because doing so is extremely dangerous. In the upcoming weeks, residents in certain parts of the United States might notice the addition of a new road marking: a thin blue line that sits in the…

It started as a lighthearted prank, just something fun to send my husband off to his work party with a laugh. But when he stumbled home drunk and I found a reply to my joke scrawled on his chest, it became clear that this night was about to change everything.   It’s strange, isn’t it?…

Everyone wants their homes to be peaceful, yet disputes frequently occur, especially in blended families where stepparents and stepchildren find it difficult to connect.   Chelsea’s choice to turn her 24-year-old stepdaughter’s bedroom into a home gym caused her husband to react in an unexpected and harsh way. Chelsea opened up about her experience, seeking…

Although Elon Musk is no stranger to the spotlight, this time it’s about his penchant for eating French fries rather than his innovative business ventures or his recent appointment to a government job. Musk’s peculiar eating habits have the internet in a frenzy, not because of the well-known company he runs, but rather because of…

Christmas is a great time of happy and togetherness, but it’s easy to forget that many people face difficulties during the season and may not feel its warmth. Therefore, the fascination of the holidays has a way of appearing unexpectedly, passing difficult moments into bright, uplifting ones, and reminding us that joy is always within…

The position in which we sleep can have a significant impact on our overall health, and sleeping on the left side is no exception. While many people may not give much thought to their sleep position, research suggests that there are several benefits to sleeping on the left side, particularly concerning brain health, stomach function,…