Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Hijacking Dates One Social Living Deal at a Time
“I am okay with you being our social director, but can I plan some dates too?” “But, we’re backed up on Living Social deals!” In this brief exchange, I learned two things: 1) I am dating a great guy, who has awesome taste when it comes to planning dates. And he needs to have more…
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Embracing a New Dream at Any Age
“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from.” ~T. S. Eliot It is an honor for me to receive a direct email from someone who shares his or her personal story and then asks for advice. I do the…
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Inspiration for People who are Separated or Divorced
It has been 29 months since separating from my husband and in 15 days our divorce will be final. Why we are divorcing is not something I will ever share in this space. My soon-to-be ex didn’t agree to blog with me and he certainly deserves his privacy. I have, however, shared how this life-changing event…
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How Great a Test Can a New Relationship Stand?
At some point in a new relationship something happens to challenge the foundation the couple is just starting to build. A few months into a relationship, it is easy to walk away if values, feelings, or interests are not aligned. It can be a slow-building realization or a specific event. Regardless, there is a moment…
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The Gift of Forgiveness
Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. ~Bruce Lee One day last year my soon-to-be ex asked me out to lunch. What I realized when we met was that I was invited because he wanted to make amends for what he had done to our marriage. I listened. I cried.…
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A Wishing Flower
My blog title is based upon something my daughter said at the age of three. I also write often about how much I love children. Simply stated, children bring joy to my life and I learn a tremendous amount about myself and life by seeing the world through their eyes. As a result, it is…
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