Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Hospitals are places where people expect safety and care, which is why the shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital on March 20, 2025, felt so shocking. A normal morning quickly turned into chaos when gunfire erupted in the hospital’s parking garage, breaking the trust patients and staff rely on. At 7:08 a.m., security reported…

Sleeping with the wrong person can lead to emotional turmoil that lingers long after the physical encounter is over. When intimacy is shared with someone who doesn’t value or respect you, it can leave you feeling empty,regretful, or even used. Emotions become tangled, and what was meant to be a fleeting moment of pleasure can…

Many people underestimate how small daily habits can have surprising effects on their well-being. One of the most overlooked routines is the position or environment we sleep in — and experts are now warning that it can have more influence than we realize. According to recent discussions online, certain sleeping behaviors may lead to long-term…

Beets earn their reputation as a superfood because of their powerful internal chemistry rather than trendiness. Their high natural nitrate content converts into nitric oxide in the body, relaxing and widening blood vessels. This enhances circulation, reduces strain on the heart, and improves oxygen delivery throughout the body. As a result, athletes may experience better…

When the judge finalized the divorce, James basked in his supposed victory, convinced he had secured every tangible marker of success: the house, the cars, the accounts, even the furniture that once symbolized a shared future. I simply closed my bag and let a small laugh slip out. He believed he’d triumphed, unaware that the…

Waking up in the middle of the night is common, but the more you try to force yourself back to sleep, the harder it usually becomes. Sleep experts emphasize that stressing over being awake increases anxiety, which keeps your mind alert instead of relaxed. When you find yourself tossing and turning, it can help to…

It often starts harmlessly—a moment of connection, a spark of attraction, or a feeling that seems exciting in the moment. What may appear simple or spontaneous can sometimes lead to consequences that aren’t immediately clear. Even when everything feels natural, the impact of an intimate decision can surface later in ways people don’t expect. Emotional…

1. Meeting & Connection Harold’s first meaningful moment with Bea, a “sixty-eight”-year-old woman he’d grown close to through “letters, calls, slow walks,” felt surprisingly powerful. It awakened a part of him he thought was long gone. 2. A Nervous Beginning As they finally moved from courtship to closeness, “his fingers trembled.” He approached her with care and uncertainty,…

Residents were left stunned Tuesday evening as giant hailstones pounded the small town, turning what began as a calm night into a scene of chaos and awe. The sudden storm rolled in without much warning, bringing fierce winds, thunder, and hail so large that many compared it to golf balls — and in some cases,…

When you hear the name, Elizabeth Montgomery, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Like many people, you likely automatically think about the role that she played as Samantha on the television show, bewitched. Despite the fact that Elizabeth Montgomery was famous many decades ago, she still remains a household name for…