Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

When I was seventeen, one conversation changed everything. I told my father I was pregnant, hoping for understanding. Instead, his disappointment was clear. That night, I left home with nothing but determination to raise my baby alone.The father of my child drifted away quickly, leaving me to face it all by myself. I found a…

When Sadie boards a flight with her distant husband, Jeffrey, she’s carrying more than just luggage — she’s carrying years of doubt and silence. Their marriage has been unraveling for a long time, and this trip was supposed to bring them closer again.Mid-flight, Sadie is woken gently by a flight attendant named Eliza.“Ma’am,” Eliza whispers,…

My neighbors have always been a little competitive, especially when it comes to comparing homes, gardens, and cars. They pay close attention to everything, and I’ve learned over the years that even the smallest change can quickly become the topic of neighborhood gossip.One weekend, a close friend of mine stopped by for a visit and…

Tom and I worked hard for years to save money for our kids’ education. Each of our children had their own fund, including our eldest, Maddie. When she got pregnant at 16, we still kept hope alive that one day she might go back to school and build a better future. Recently, Maddie’s younger sister…

woke up at 3 a.m., thirsty and groggy. The house was quiet, wrapped in the stillness of the early morning. As I made my way to the kitchen to get a glass of water, I suddenly heard my son’s voice calling from his room.“Mom, can you turn off the light?”The request was so ordinary, so…

The somber return of Charlie Kirk to his home state of Arizona became an unforgettable moment marked by both grief and honor. The 31-year-old activist, best known as the founder of Turning Point USA, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind his wife, two young children, and countless supporters. When Air Force Two touched down in Phoenix…

Sydney Sweeney has returned to social media after a month of silence. She posted behind the scenes photos from her new movie Americana, calling it a project she filmed with friends. She posted it right when people were still mad about that American Eagle ad, and there were plenty of arguments still brewing online. In…

People often treat intimacy like it’s casual, something that just “happens” when two people are drawn to each other. Movies glamorize it, friends gossip about it, and culture often reduces it to a milestone or a joke. But the truth is far more complicated. Sleeping with someone, especially too soon, carries consequences—physical, emotional, and psychological—that…

One evening, my wife had a sudden craving for McDonald’s pickles. Knowing how important it was to her, especially now that she was expecting, I went to the nearest McDonald’s to try to buy a container of just the pickles. When I asked the cashier, she kindly explained that they couldn’t sell pickles by themselves.…

Drinking oregano tea on an empty stomach is a popular natural remedy known for its potential health benefits. Though scientific studies are limited, oregano’s antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory compounds offer promising support for various bodily functions—especially when consumed first thing in the morning. One key benefit of oregano tea is improved digestion. Drinking it before…