Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

My son said, “Mommy, when you were a little girl, and I was a man, I remember we danced in the garden behind the white tree.” My blood ran cold. The only person I ever danced in that garden with as a child was my grandfather. He had the most beautiful backyard, with a giant…

You’ve probably used a safety pin to fix a hem, secure a diaper, or hold together a ripped seam. But have you ever noticed the tiny hole near the rounded end and wondered why it’s there? It’s not decorative — it actually serves a clever purpose. The Real Function of the Tiny Hole That small…

One of the most common early indicators is weakness or numbness on one side of the body. This might start as a slight tingling in the arm, hand, leg, or face and can gradually worsen over time. Many people dismiss it as fatigue or a pinched nerve, but it can be an important clue that…

Eight months pregnant and in pain, I asked my husband to help me carry the groceries upstairs — nothing heavy, just rice, milk, and vitamins. He hesitated, keys in hand. Before he could reply, my mother-in-law said sharply, “Pregnancy doesn’t make you helpless. Women have always done this.” I waited for him to defend me.…

After his wife passed away, an English gentleman visited the local monumental mason to arrange a proper headstone in time for the funeral. The mason asked what inscription he would like engraved. After giving it some thought, the widower decided that since his late wife had been very religious, the stone should include her name,…

Located just outside Augusta, this unique property offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and untapped potential. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, and open fields, it provides a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to town amenities. Augusta is known for its friendly community, strong local schools, and thriving small businesses. This makes…

Choosing to be intimate with someone who doesn’t truly value or respect you can have effects that go far beyond the moment itself. What may seem casual at first can sometimes leave a lasting emotional impact. When physical closeness is shared without mutual care, honesty, or emotional safety, it can lead to feelings of confusion,…

If this one doesn’t have you laughing until your stomach hurts, I don’t know what will. There once was a couple who had been happily married for years. Their only real issue? The husband’s legendary morning gas. Every single morning, like clockwork, he would unleash a thunderous blast the moment he woke up. The sound…

There was once a man who owned a sausage factory, and one day he decided to give his arrogant, well-dressed son a full tour. He hoped the scale of the operation would finally impress him — but the son only smirked at everything he saw. They eventually reached the center of the factory: a massive…

After twenty-six straight hours in the emergency room, time stopped feeling real. Beneath harsh fluorescent lights, surrounded by nonstop monitor alarms and the sharp smell of antiseptic, minutes stretched and blurred together. I couldn’t tell where one day ended and the next began. By the time I clocked out, my body felt foreign. My feet…