Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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What My Daughter Taught Me About Being A Princess
This year my daughter insisted on being a princess for Purim. Again. For her father, against “princess culture” and all that stuff… it was hard to bear.
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Writing Is For The Weak
The world says that whatever we do, we should be strong. And if it pains us to share our work, or get attacked for it, we aren’t cut out to create. Hogwash.
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Stop Telling Me Art Doesn’t Matter
Enough with this idea that art and creativity are luxuries. But they are necessities. As important as science, medicine, and religion.
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Why Every Jew Needs To Be Part Of A Community
Unsatisfied with your community? This post is about why you desperately need one, and why being alone, with only God as your companion, is not an option.
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Why You Should Ruin Your Shidduch Chances
Yes, you can ruin your shidduch chances. This is why you should do it anyway.
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The Dolphin Lover
An experience as a 16 year old that involved dolphins, a German Lady, and a complete change in spiritual perspective.
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How To Stop Your Kids From Distracting You From Your Work
Four lifehacks for dealing with the ultimate distraction: children.
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Feed Starving Mother Artists
There’s an epidemic of sick, starving artists in our nation. But thank God, there are a few people trying to feed and heal them, like my wife.
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The Only Reason You Haven’t Gone Insane Or Killed Yourself
If we were truly honest with ourselves, we would be crushed by the weight of our meaningless existence. So why hasn’t that happened? (Possible triggers.)
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How To Not Keep Jews Orthodox
My response to Eli Finks recent series of posts about keeping Jews orthodox, and my view on what truly drives people to become and stay religious. #longread
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