Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Daily Spark: The Gift of Time
Today I remembered that the greatest gift I can offer myself is time — time to breathe, to notice, and to return to my own rhythm.
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Daily Spark: A Love Letter to Yourself When You Feel Stuck
There’s something powerful about the exact words we need arriving at the exact moment we’re able to hear them. Listen to this if you’re feeling stuck.
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Daily Spark: Not Serving Me!
Lately I’ve noticed myself slipping into a mindset of lack and fear — and can I just say loudly, that mindset is NOT serving me. Maybe you’ve been there too
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Daily Spark: To Know
Here’s a truth I’ve come to understand at a bone‑deep level: Knowing is not enough. It will never be enough.
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A Different Type of Vigil
Caregiving is a sacred kind of work. A reminder that even those who keep vigil need rest, balance, and light.
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Daily Spark: The One Who Notices Them
One line from a Cole Adams song on social media has stayed with me: “I am not my thoughts, I am the one who notices them.”
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Daily Spark: You are Safe Right Now
I stumbled onto Cole Adams’ music online — especially one bluesy tune I’ve been humming nonstop: “Relax, you are safe right now, everything’s always working out…”
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Daily Spark: Embracing Everyday Joy
A line from John Denver’s classic song Sweet Surrender reminds me to embrace everyday joy, “Sometimes it seems to be more than enough, to just be here today.”
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Daily Spark: You Are Who You Are
I wrote a little reminder letter of sorts to myself today that nourished my soul. It started with, “You are not what you do. You are who you are.”
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