Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Two years ago, I found myself in line at the grocery store, noticing the woman ahead of me struggling to pay for her groceries. Her card kept declining, and it was clear she was feeling embarrassed and stressed. Without thinking much about it, I decided to pay for her groceries. She thanked me profusely, but…

The house used to be my sanctuary—clean, organized, peaceful. That was before my husband, Jake, decided to extend a very generous (and very unsolicited) invitation to his best friend, Alex. With zero input from me, he told Alex he could move in while his house underwent renovations. From the moment Alex arrived, duffel bag slung…

For years, Maria held her family together while her husband, Daniel, seemed more focused on himself than their household. He spent extravagantly—buying designer clothes, dining at upscale restaurants, and treating himself to gadgets—while Maria scraped by, feeding their three children on a tight budget. She often skipped meals to ensure the kids had enough. Their…

In 2020, I spent over $4,000 constructing a microhome in the backyard of my 1,400-square-foot Atlanta, Georgia home. The rent I receive from my primary residence now covers my mortgage, property taxes, and utility expenses, making it possible for me to live there for free. Although it’s only 296 square feet in size, this home…

t seems like yesterday to me. This photo, which was taken thirteen years ago, documents an event that permanently altered my life. My daughter Sophia, who was still a baby at the time, is holding me in the picture. At the age of 15, she is maturing into a young lady every day. The immense…

The White House recently made a quiet but controversial change to its Grand Foyer, swapping out the official portrait of former President Barack Obama with a new painting depicting former President Donald Trump. The new image, dramatic and symbolic, captures the moment following the attempted assassination Trump survived during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last…

Celebrities’ polished images can sometimes lead to feelings of insecurity among fans. However, the reality behind these images often includes the expertise of stylists and makeup artists. While some, like Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman, have recently shared makeup-free photos, Goldie Hawn consistently stands out for her genuine approach to Hollywood’s beauty standards.…

At first, it might seem like nothing more than a minor skin irritation — a few red, itchy bumps on your fingers, palms, or the soles of your feet. But if these bumps are painful, filled with clear fluid, and seem to keep coming back no matter what you do, it could be something more…