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Ramblings of a Curious Mind: A space where everyday epiphanies meet philosophical musings—thoughts are observed, pondered, and free to run wild. Each entry is a journey into life’s complexities, written with curiosity and wonder, and explored in the endless pursuit of meaning.
Examining life, one idea at a time, and inviting you along for the company. Every piece you’ll find here is compiled by the conversation topics I have with my clients, my own daily writings and then crafted by me [Guthrie Brown], offering a personal glimpse into how I see the world we share, expressed through the art of words.
“it is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.”
Eugène Ionesco
Living the Questions: The Comfort in Not Having the Answer
July 15, 2025 | Issue #13 | Living The Questions In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Living The Question — Why leaning into the unknown can calm your mind more than chasing every answer ever could. The Law of Impermanence — How this ancient truth softens the grip of worry by reminding us that nothing stays stuck forever. Not Everything Needs Fixing — A gentle nudge to rest your hammer for a day and trust that some things mend themselves in time. May these words find you we
Guthrie Brown
Jul 14, 20256 min read
Watching the World Woosh By
July 1, 2025 | Issue #12 | Unhurried Miles In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Train Analogies – a slow ride through train tracks and analogies, and how these journeys, like train rides, can teach us to let go of the rush. Occam’s Razor – a centuries-old reminder that sometimes the simplest explanation is often the truest one. Wisdom From Wild – how you don’t always need the whole map, just the courage to keep walking. May these words find you well, as we untangle our th
Guthrie Brown
Jun 30, 20255 min read
Society at Its Zenith: A Mirror of Our Collective Inner Child
What if society isn’t some fixed structure “out there,” but a projection of everything we’ve absorbed, inherited, and internalized? From childhood dreams to unspoken rules, we carry it all— and the summer solstice offers the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and reimagine what that could all mean.
Guthrie Brown
Jun 22, 20255 min read
Balance & Boundaries: A Juggling Act
June 15, 2025 | Issue #11 | Juggling Act In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Balance & Boundaries — How pausing to question what we’re blindly carrying can free us from the circus of perfectionism. Aristotle’s Eudaimonia — True happiness, according to Aristotle, isn’t found in fleeting pleasures but in living with purpose, virtue, and self-mastery. The “Pause & Prioritize” Check-In — A simple method to help you drop what drains you and double‑down on what truly matters. May
Guthrie Brown
Jun 14, 20255 min read
Where The Days Stretch Long: A Quiet Turning Point
June 1, 2025 | Issue #10 | Hey June In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Where the Days Stretch Long —We’ve reached the halfway mark of the year—where nostalgia, subtle shifts, and the wisdom of slowing down remind us to pause and realign. The Veil of Maya —A look into the illusions that shape our everyday lives—through the lens of Hindu philosophy and Schopenhauer. What are we really seeing, and what are we missing? Don't Force a Recharge, Redirect —Low energy doesn’t mean y
Guthrie Brown
May 31, 20255 min read
Modern Minds and Ancient Roots: How to Just Be, Even When Everything’s Moving
Where is my mind today?—has become a quiet ritual I ask myself each morning. It’s not just a mental check-in, but something deeper. Am I truly present in this world? Or am I off drifting through another…
Guthrie Brown
May 26, 20255 min read
The Physics of Positivity: Finding Light in Life’s Equations
May 15, 2025 | Issue #09 | Positive V. Negative In this week's edition we’ll unpack: The Physics of Positivity —What the laws of thermodynamics can teach us about staying positive, even when life feels chaotic. Negative Capability — How embracing uncertainty (à la John Keats) can actually make you wiser, calmer, and more creative. Simple day-to-day Magic — Dressing for the energy you want. Why choosing your outfit is more than fashion—it’s energetic alchemy for your day. Ma
Guthrie Brown
May 14, 20256 min read
Beltane and the Body’s Awakening: Waking Up Your Ghost-Mode Self
The Neuroscience of Beltane– How Sunlight, Serotonin, and A Little Ritual Can Reboot Your System May 1, 2025 | Issue #08 | Happy Beltane In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Beltane & the Body’s Awakening – We’ll explore the ancient Celtic fire festival of Beltane and how it beautifully aligns with our biological rhythms, encouraging us to shake off the fog and re-engage with life—intentionally and vibrantly. The Middle Way: Walking the Path of Balance – Learn how this core
Guthrie Brown
Apr 30, 20255 min read
Resurrecting Awareness at the Mad Tea Party: I Think, Therefore I Am
Awareness, in its strange and spiraling ways, tends to creep in between sips of thought and bites of habit, asking curious questions like, “Who are you now?” or “Have you noticed you’re awake?”
Guthrie Brown
Apr 19, 20254 min read
What Do Chickens, April Showers, and Quantum Mechanics Have in Common?
April 17, 2025 | Issue #07 | April Showers In this week's edition we’ll unpack: What Do Chickens, April Showers, and Quantum Mechanics Have in Common? Spoiler: more than you’d think. This week, we’re sticking with the theme of the cosmic joke and unraveling how life’s quirks—big and small—are part of a much grander, and weirder, dance. The Ship of Theseus – Identity & Change – An ancient thought experiment that still rings true today: if everything in your life changes, a
Guthrie Brown
Apr 16, 20255 min read
The Cosmic Joke: A Paradox of Chaos and Folly
April 1, 2025 | Issue #06 | Chaos & Folly In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Stepping into The Paradox - Like Sisyphus, how we chase meaning in the midst of chaos, with insights from Albert Camus, Carl Sagan, and the philosophical puzzle of existence itself. Are we in on the joke, or are we the punchline? The Hedgehog & The Fox - The classic analogy inspired by Aesop’s Fable that can help shed light on how we navigate knowledge, perspective, and understanding in a worl
Guthrie Brown
Mar 31, 20256 min read
Of Sparks and Stars: The Invisible Forces That Move Us Forward
There’s something else hanging heavy in the air, something older—something deeper. It’s not the familiar comfort of a spring thunderstorm, with its distant rumbles and the heavy earthy scent of rain. No, this is different. This feels ancient, like a pulse drumming…
Guthrie Brown
Mar 24, 20255 min read
Through the Abyss: What We Fear and What We Become
March 15, 2025 | Issue #05 | What We Fear In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Facing the Abyss: A Light Dive into Nietzsche’s Wisdom – [ pronounced “nee·chuh” ] We’ll begin with a journey into the dark side of the human experience, exploring Friedrich Nietzsche’s powerful concept of "monsters" and the importance of not becoming what we fight against. Wu Wei: Taoism in Action – [ pronounce “woo·way” ] How we can use it to achieve a sense of balance in our chaotic, modern w
Guthrie Brown
Mar 14, 20255 min read
The Human Roar: A Scream into The Abyss, “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!”
There’s a question that lingers in the quiet spaces between heartbeats, between unsent messages and words that dissolve on the tongue before they ever see daylight: If we cry out into the void…
Guthrie Brown
Mar 3, 20254 min read
The Philosophy of Playfulness: Embracing Change with Wonder
March 1, 2025 | Issue #04 | Playful Wonder Welcome to Minds In Motion , your twice-a-month spark of thought provoking ideas, philosophy, and practical wisdom to keep you inspired and moving forward. In this week's edition we’ll unpack: Embracing Change as a Playground, Not a Battle – How shifting our mindset can make the unknown feel like an adventure instead of a struggle. The Philosophy of Playfulness – Why approaching life with curiosity and wonder can lead to greater wi
Guthrie Brown
Mar 1, 20254 min read
Valentine's Day
However you may feel about this day, no matter if you cherish it, tolerate it, or roll your eyes at the spectacle—love, in its many forms, remains at the heart of the human experience.
Guthrie Brown
Feb 14, 20252 min read
Special Edition: Valentine's Day
Happy Friday and Special Edition of Minds in Motion, Friend! However you may feel about this day—no matter if you cherish it, tolerate it, or roll your eyes at the spectacle—love, in its many forms, remains at the heart of the human experience. Today can simply be viewed as a reminder that love exists in the quiet moments, whether it’s alone or with someone; in kindness, in connection, and in the ways we show up for ourselves and others. So, wherever you are in your journey,
Guthrie Brown
Feb 14, 20253 min read
Striving or Surviving: Are We Impressing or Improving?
Good Tidings Friend! It turns out I have much more to say than I originally thought, so from here on out, this newsletter will be bi-weekly! I’m thrilled to have you all on this journey with me. Who knows where it’ll lead? Shall we venture onward—into the great unknown? “The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright Striving or Surviving: Are We Impressing or Improving? We are all exhausted—mentally, ph
Guthrie Brown
Feb 10, 20253 min read
When the Dam Breaks: The Cost of Silence and What Being Behind the Chair Has Taught Me About Humanity
That societal pendulum keeps swinging, from one extreme to another, carving an ever-deepening divide in our communities. The gap stretches wider, not just in our beliefs but in our willingness to truly listen..
Guthrie Brown
Feb 8, 20255 min read
Choosing What Matters
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Minds in Motion ! And thank you all for your patience as I try working out all the lil issues when it comes to these emails and what’s to come. Hopefully after this first issue, I should have everything running smoothly. Please enjoy! In each newsletter you’ll find a space where we can pause to reflect, breathe, and explore the depths of philosophy, life’s little mysteries, and the day-to-day survival tips we all need to keep moving forward
Guthrie Brown
Feb 1, 20254 min read
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