Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Failure Was My Greatest Success
Chrysta Bairre from Live Love Work is a talented motivational writer. I was ecstatic when she accepted my invitation to be a guest writer. Visit her to feel re-energized about all aspects of your life. Today Chrysta shared a wonderful piece about embracing failure. It’s heart-felt and resonated for me on a personal level as…
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A Bare-Knuckled Evaluation of Relationships
“How much can you know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?” ~Fight Club There is truth in this statement for life in general, but specifically in relationships. Learning about a new partner in a relationship, many things should be considered. Physical attraction, sexual chemistry, similar interests, compatibility, and communication styles are just…
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Celebrating Change
Change It used to be a dirty word. No one would dare utter the “c word” around me for fear it would send me in a tailspin. There were reasons for my resistance to change though. I was faced with significant challenges in my marriage and the daily routine, keeping everything together that was within…
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Who I Am
Reading great writing can do a lot of things. It can entertain us, make us laugh or cry, it can frustrate us, and on the rare occasion we come across a writer who is truly gifted, it can simply take our breath away. Liz at I Am Pisspot has that gift. I am honored her…
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Love & Home Repairs: An Unexpected Combination
I often read or see in movies similar moments to what I experienced last weekend with The Boyfriend. Typically the couples are on a beach, a cruise ship, tropical island, or some other beautiful setting by water. He looks in her eyes and delivers some line that makes her swoon. It’s a moment. There’s a…
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