Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Vanessa was an older woman living alone after her husband died a couple of years ago. They never had children, so when her loving husband died, she was left on her own. Vanessa had wanted to fix their roof for years, as she believed it would not survive heavy rain or hail. However, her husband…

Linette’s routine trip to the grocery store took a shocking turn when she saw a young girl wearing a silver bracelet she had buried with her daughter five years ago. The discovery unearthed painful memories and led Linette to confront a dark chapter of her past. While helping a struggling father in the cereal aisle,…

Two years after losing my father to cancer, I returned to his grave, hoping to find peace. Instead, I found a tombstone with my name on it, sending chills down my spine. The inscription read, *“Forever in Our Hearts, Penelope,”* and it featured a photo of me as a child. Shaken, I called my mother.…

When I ordered pizza while my fiancé, Jake, was away, I never expected it to change my life. Living with Jake felt routine, and our small apartment seemed cozy. Ordering pizza during our relaxed evenings became a ritual. Tom, our regular delivery man, always greeted us warmly. One evening, with Jake on a business trip,…

What started as a routine flight home turned into a life-changing encounter. I boarded the plane, expecting a quiet trip, but found myself sitting next to a nervous young boy, alone and clutching a safety card. As the plane took off, he handed me a crumpled note with a ten-dollar bill. The note read: “My…

When Maggie, her husband Kyle, and their son Ethan move into a new house, they’re eager for a fresh start. After Ethan’s difficult experience at his old school, a change of scenery seems perfect for him. Their new home, once owned by an elderly man named Christopher, feels like the right place for their family…

Miranda’s joy of bringing home her newborn daughter, Zoey, quickly turned into anxiety when her five-year-old son, Max, began acting strangely. Initially, Max had been thrilled at the idea of becoming a big brother. He eagerly anticipated Zoey’s arrival, even practicing how to hold her with his doll. His excitement was contagious, and Miranda and…

Any driver knows how important it is to pay attention to road markings. Not following these markings is incredibly dangerous and could even lead to your de ath. Those who live in some areas of the U.S. may notice a new road marking appearing in the coming weeks: a thin blue line in the middle…

Brent’s world shattered when his wife, Stephanie, gave birth to a baby with dark skin, sparking shock and accusations. As the nurse handed over the newborn, Stephanie gasped, “That’s not my baby!” Brent, equally stunned, couldn’t believe what he saw: the baby had soft curls and dark skin. “What the hell, Stephanie?” he demanded, feeling…

Grief hit me hard and early in life. At just 34, I found myself a widower with a 5-year-old son. My wife, Stacey, had passed away two months earlier in what was described as a sudden and tragic accident. I kissed her goodbye, the scent of lavender still clinging to her chestnut hair. A few…