Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Opening the channel of communication.

    Opening the channel of communication. I remember this story about the Buddha,a couple visited him, they raved, ranted, and cursed, but the Buddha was not effected, his followers were. It happened again, when the disciples of Buddha asked him, why did he not do anything to stop them. The Buddha replied,”What would you do if…

  • Everyone has a story

    Everyone has a story. I love travelling in a train, there are so many interesting people we meet and everyone has a story. It as if, the unique story of each one of us blend to create whole. When we say stories  we think of those that the media tell us, but if we do…

  • Shaaaring the load.. ah weay of life Absolutely top Notch – I have to say.

    I smiled a self satisfied smile, I had been shortlisted for the #Washbucket challenge, with the number of wash loads I do, I was sure I would have a lot to share.”   As I was planning the blog, I picked up the ringing phone, after which the next thing I know is I am in…

  • Trailing a tale

    Originally posted on Cantadora – The keeper of stories.: A short story?  But what will I write on I wonder,Can I really write something going along the alphabet line,,,Ddefinitely worth a try. Early during the turn of the century. Fatima the shepherd girl went tending to the sheep and mountain goats. Goats particularly the mountain…

  • On the Light Side

    On the light side.. Its fun. “That does it,” said Jace. “I’m going to get you a dictionary for Christmas this year.” “Why?” Isabelle said. “So you can look up ‘fun.’ I’m not sure you know what it means.” ― Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes Last evening an aunt of mine called, she is hitting 74. She…

  • Taking a Walk

    Yesterday when i was sharing my experience in finding stuff in a new town, I realized  what I missed was walking. Growing up on the hills of Manipal, I loved walking and I liked to walking alone.  Somewhere I have lost that simple pleasure. Of course the traffic less roads or the roads with trees…

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