Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Frenzy on the Pitch.
The challenges have been met. All levels required have been achieved. One match remains to complete the tournament, it’s time for the final match. Tensions are at an all time high amoung the players, coaching staff, spectators and even the referees. Sport has come with many layers for a player to navigate through. The game…
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The Morning after the loss…
You had prepared, practiced, trained and developed strategies for all scenarios. You stepped onto the pitch as a team with all the tools needed to achieve the win. The battle is on and the tool box is constantly being opened to find that bolt that will shift the momentum of the game. Searching many times…
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August Air.
Brilliant cool mornings that caress your cheek, the mood of the day is serene. Mid way point of summer, thoughts of experiences had swirl the mind, the weeks have flown by, that summer memories seem so distant yet they just happened. What happened to the dog days of summer that we use to have. Summer…
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On The Pitch
Saturday morning, game day. Training for the week is complete. Uniform is ready, cleats are ready, gloves are ready and mindset is prepared. Game day is filled with anticipation, focus and comraderie. The vision is clear for todays outcome. A win. The game plan has been physically practiced and mentally rehearsed. How great to have…
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The Art of Truth Telling?
Is there really an art to truth telling? And by truth telling, it is your truth- your feelings towards someone or a situation-Do you stop to think of what your delivery will be? Or attack it from emotion? How truthful should you be? Well if your saying your truth it should be the whole truth…
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Long Weekend Drives.
As each long weekend approaches, the thoughts and wishes of what will be experienced swirl through our minds. Endless ideas of all the things you can imagine doing and visualize experiencing. Your filled with excitement and jitters at what the weekend holds. Before we get to experience all the new challenges, we begin with the…
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Banana Bread
A Banana Bread, a simple recipe with ingredients found in your kitchen. A short prep time needed to craft a decadent banana bread. Whether it is for a birthday cake, a picnic or a breakfast item at the cottage. Each slice filled with the warmth of a hug, silently saying hope you enjoy this banana…
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The Wellness from the Water.
Finally a time to take a step back and enjoy the vast beauty of all nature that surrounds us. Our country has soooo many areas with an abundance of trees, small and large bodies of water and infinite cool fresh air. You step away and realize these are the moments that you relish and ponder…
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In The Midst of The Mundane.
Here, we go again….waking up with the fatigue in our eyes. How is it morning again? Before your feet even touch the ground the list is swirling around. The day is already divided into many micro tasks. Kettle on, coffee machine on, cut the fruit, prep for breakfast lunch and dinner and on and on…
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Hello August.
Hello August, I see you have arrived following a beautiful welcoming moon last night. Today began with a crisp fresh morning delivering a warmth from the sun leaving a glow in our hearts. August has an aura of beauty of all that has bloomed and our harvest hearts are full. The skies today are a…
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Al Modo Mio 1974 