Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Gyan Mudra or Jnana Mudra, a type of Hasta Mudra (Hand gesture or seal), is one of the most important Mudras that can be practiced anywhere. It is found across Yogic, Buddhist, and Hindu practices, and has been practiced for thousands of years. To perform this mudra, bring the tip of the thumb and index…

For 22 years, Dave and I shared a quiet, predictable life—until he started taking out the trash at 3 AM. It was out of character, and soon I grew suspicious One night, I followed him. Instead of heading to the bins, he crossed the street to a blue house, where a woman in a red…

I came across something truly strange in my yard. At first glance, it looked like a long, winding rope lying in the grass, almost as if someone had placed it there intentionally.Then a chilling thought struck me: “What if it’s a snake?!” My heart began to race I quickly grabbed my phone, snapped a photo,…

Former first lady Michelle Obama posted a message to her social media accounts lamenting about how the last couple of months of the year have been “difficult,” which appeared to be a reference to the outcome of the November election. “I know it’s been a difficult few months for so many of us — and…

A strange and mesmerizing marine worm has recently gone viral online, and once you see it, you’ll understand why. This bizarre creature, known as Eulagisca gigantea, looks like it belongs in a sci-fi horror movie rather than the icy waters of Antarctica. With its shimmering golden bristles and gaping, tooth-lined mouth, it could easily be…

Nail fungus can be a stubborn and unsightly issue that affects millions of people around the world. It can cause discomfort, embarrassment, and frustration, often requiring long periods of treatment and expensive medical care. While many treatments are available, sometimes the most effective solutions are the simplest. If you’re looking for a natural, cost-effective, and…

Our bodies send us signals about problems and diseases that we often don’t even know about, and the tongue is no exception. There are many things you can say about your health judging by your tongue. This can be an indicator that you are not getting enough vitamins. If your tongue is shiny or strawberry…

Bug bites are unpleasant — no matter what kind of bite they are. However, being able to identify the different types of bug bites could be the difference between life and death to someone who suffers from an allergy. Print out this list of 10 common bug bites so you’re prepared in a potentially high-risk…

It was a typical afternoon, driving home from preschool. Tess sat in the backseat, shoes off, a fruit snack smeared on her leggings, gazing out the window. Then she said it. “Mom Lizzie says you’re the evil one. She’s the kind mom.” My hands tightened on the steering wheel, knuckles whitening. I kept my voice…

The 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, “Which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?” No one answered until little Mary stood up and said, “You should not be asking sixth-graders a question like that! I’m going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the…