Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Do You Mean It? – Actionable Steps to Live Authentically with Cece Jones-Davis
In the final episode of the Better Communication series, we’re talking about something that seems simple, but it’s actually not: saying what you mean, and then living it out. Why is that so important? Because when we don’t do what we say we will,, it severs those bonds of trust between us. And…
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Bears Aren’t the Only Ones Who Need Hibernation
Hibernation is a time for creatures to pull away and have a season of deeper rest, to pull back, to conserve energy. It’s not retreating out of running away or depression. It’s understanding that push, push, push isn’t sustainable. Especially when we’re pushing against a natural and inevitable tide.
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Connect or Divide? How Technology Impacts Our Relationships with Andy Crouch
In many ways, technology can give us a sense of omnipotence. We can ship anything we need right to our door. We have countless pieces of information at our fingertips, and the simple ability to communicate with people thousands of miles away. But this God-like ability can have its pitfalls. Yes, technology has…
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Real Rest
I know you’re important. I know you’ve got a thousand things to do. I know people are depending on you. Still, you need to rest.
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To Have Real Conversations, Be Curious: Morgan Harper Nichols
Newsflash: if you’re not curious about the people you’re talking to, if you’re not curious to befriend and get to know others, then you’re missing out on some incredible connections that can make your life even more rich. It’s hard to believe that Morgan Harper Nichols, the viral Instagram poet and artist, battled…
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Want to Heal the World? Be a Better Listener – QVC’s Shawn Killinger
You know what’s harder than it looks? Listening. Being present and tuning into someone while they share their heart is a privilege, but let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like a chore (moms of small kids can relate!). Other times, listening can pump us full of fear or make us freeze, because we’re not quite…
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Why Communication Matters
Welcome to our very first episode of So What? Why It Matters with Nancy Hicks! Nancy’s here to give the lowdown on the first topic we’re tackling in this insightful-but-practical show: better communication. We’re communicating all the time, aren’t we? From texts and emails, to hugs and eye rolls and smirks, just about…
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Anxious Thoughts
This mental rest is not weakness. It acknowledges limits. It causes us to stop and reflect, to see things we may not otherwise see. We can listen to God, hear his whisper over the din of our everyday lives.
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Cast Your Anxieties on Him
Get it out, dear friend. You don’t want to run on a sprain. You can’t leap when your leg’s broken. And you don’t want pain to fester then come out sideways all over other people. Dump it all on the One who can shoulder the heaviness and bind up your wounds.
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[TRAILER] So What? Why It Matters with Nancy Hicks – Show Preview
Raise your hand if you’re looking for a life that’s more full, where you’re the most real and powerful version of yourself. Got your hand up? Then pop in your headphones and join former QVC host, theologian, and international speaker Nancy Hicks for her brand-new podcast, “So What? Why It Matters.”
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