Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Finding Courage from Within

    Separation and divorce create many challenges. Financial, work/life balance, and solo parenting are a few examples. Aside from the obvious challenges, there are fears that develop as a result of this big life change. By facing these challenges and fears, there is the ability to develop or strengthen courage. In the past 20 months of…

  • Hope That a True and Lasting Love Exists

      Yesterday my mom asked me what the Song of the Week would be this week. For the first time since starting this Friday routine, I really didn’t know what to share. I usually have the theme for the week worked out by Wednesday evening, but not this week. I explained to my mother that it…

  • 5 Tips for Supporting a Separated Friend

    There’s a plethora of information on the internet about surviving a divorce, but what about advice for individuals supporting their separated friends? For those interested in being supportive, but never experiencing divorce personally, it can be confusing. A reader recently sent me an email asking how she could best support her separated friend. She suggested I…

  • I am Nostradamus of the 21st Century (did you get the memo?)

    In case you didn’t get the memo, I am the Nostradamus of the 21st century. Not only did I predict the Battle of Armageddon is nearing, but I also announced the location for this epic battle: Maryland. Yes people, I live at ground zero. The TV Challenge wrapped up this week. We survived! Alex from…

  • Armageddon is Near (and it is not because of the TV Challenge)

    Last winter we all laughed (ok, maybe only some of us laughed) about Snowmageddon. Everyone living in the DC area was hit with a huge snowstorm in December followed by two back-to-back blizzards a couple of months later. Winter 2009-2010 was the “snowiest winter on record.” The constant dump of snow through winter has been…

  • 5 Reasons I Love Being a Mom (hint: Rummikub)

    Lately I have been thinking about my unconventional view on the benefits of being a mom. The items on my favorite-reasons-for-being-a-mom list shift in level of importance, but the list essentially stays the same. I might be unconventional in my thoughts on being a mom, but at least I am consistent. The reason for my…

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