Have you ever known something wasn’t real, but wish it existed anyways?

When we were young, we read about dragons and unicorns, magic and mysticism. We watched films and consumed stories about the triumph of good over evil, bravery over cowardice, idealism over pessimism, love over hatred. But somewhere along the transition into adulthood, we’ve all been let down by the disappointing knowledge (some might say *cough cough* propaganda) that none of these things really exist or ring true. That our ideals and imaginations are just that and nothing more.

In today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we give ourselves a brief reprieve from the cynicism around us with the question: what do you know isn’t real, but really wish it existed?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: what do you know isn’t real, but really wish it existed? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Letterloop

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Your best friend, in your eyes, is the kind of person whose potential and charm are so off the charts you can’t believe the whole world isn’t as obsessed with them as you are. And you believe in them, in their potential so much that it feels obvious they’re destined to be record-breaking in some way.

But let’s take that delusionally loyal energy and put it to the test: if the universe handed out titles for oddly specific talents, chaotic habits, or unexpectedly wholesome skills, what new benchmark would they set? In today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we explore some predictions (manifestations? delusions?) about exactly this: if your friend broke the world record for something, what would it be for?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: if your friend broke the world record for something, what would it be for? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: Agapé (feel free to check out the actual Agapé app here, but please note: this is not an advertisement)

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Ever caught yourself wondering what you’d say if you could communicate with aliens?

Whether you’re knee-deep into every podcast and Netflix special about extraterrestrial life or you’re more of a “we’ll-deal-with-it-if-and-when-they-show-up” kind of person, the curiosity probably still sneaks in once in awhile. You’ve probably imagined what those lifeforms might look like, what they’d want from us (if anything), and what message you’d communicate if you had the chance.

The question of what that profoundly crucial first message would convey is the focus of today’s episode in our 24 Days of Reflection series, but with some important caveats: a highly advanced alien species has arrived on Earth, and you are selected as the spokesperson to represent humanity. You have one sentence to communicate your most important message. What do you say?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: if you had 1 sentence to communicate to a highly advanced alien species, what would it be? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Letterloop

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Ever wondered what the world would celebrate if you got to rewrite the calendar? If you got to pick the holidays everyone celebrates and the reasons behind them? Imagine you could design a whole day dedicated to a movement that inspires you, a niche (fun) passion you think more people should care about, or a cause that deserves more attention.

In today’s installation of 24 Days of Reflection, we imagine a little of what the world would look like in our hands (iconic), guided by the question: if you could invent a new holiday, what would it celebrate?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: if you could invent a new holiday, what would it celebrate? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Pinterest⁠

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Whether it was your first heartbreak, the loss of a loved one, the distancing of a friendship, or any number of life’s hurts, you’ve probably felt the longing for closure before. The urge to gracefully close an intensely meaningful experience, to process enduring pain, to move on and keep living.

On the other side, you may even think closure is a myth, a forcefully imposed bookend that can never really be achieved.

In today’s installation of 24 Days of Reflection, we make space for all this *complexity* and all these *tensions* through the prompt “I wish I could get closure on…”

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: what’s something you wish you could get closure on? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories (note: this is not an advertisement)

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Have you ever watched a TV show and wondered what it would be like to actually exist within its universe? To befriend your favourite characters, visit the many settings you’ve become so attached to, and live out plots you’ve only ever watched from a distance?

In today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we playfully imagine these possibilities in answering the question: What show would you like if you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month? And who would you be if you were a character?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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As always, we’d love to know: what show would you choose to be trapped in for a month? And who would you be if you were a character? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Parade

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Colourful accessories or clean minimalism? Moody, rich tones or bright, airy ones? Sleek wood floors or soft, lived-in carpet? Our dream homes say more about us than we think.

Because imagining your dream home isn’t just a fun escape; it’s a mirror of your values, your personality, a manifestation of you in the architecture of a home.

So, in today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we allow ourselves some delightful daydreaming in answering the question: What does your dream home look like?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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Check out our Substack and subscribe to get our 24 Days of Reflection episodes directly in your email inbox: ⁠https://mixedmediaminds.substack.com⁠

As always, we’d love to know: what does your dream home look like? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: Letterloop

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Ever wonder why happiness feels so close yet somehow still out of reach?

It can be confronting to explicitly call out the things standing between you and your own happiness—especially if one of those things is yourself. But maybe the journey you’re on towards understanding what hinders and helps your happiness is one you don’t have to go through alone.

In today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we embrace this self-confrontation alongside you by exploring the question: what do you believe stands between you and complete happiness?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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Check out our Substack and subscribe to get our 24 Days of Reflection episodes directly in your email inbox: ⁠https://mixedmediaminds.substack.com⁠

As always, we’d love to know: what do you believe stands between you and complete happiness? Share your thoughts and musings with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: ⁠Pinterest⁠

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We all have a compliment that’s stuck with us. The real question is: why that one?

Sometimes you hear a compliment over and over, but don’t believe it till the right person says it at the right moment in your life. Other times, compliments lose their value because they’re simply morphing into the same uninventive statements: “You’re so [smart], [pretty], [fill-in-basic-adjective-here].”

In today’s episode of 24 Days of Reflection, we revisit the compliments that have stayed with us by exploring the following question: What’s a compliment you’ve never forgotten?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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References

Question Source: Pinterest

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It’s been a while, dear listeners, and as you might have heard if you’re up to date with our latest episodes, season 1 of Mixed Media Minds has just come to a close. And we have, well, mixed feelings about it (pun almost always intended). While we’re excited for what comes next, we can’t help but feel a sense of sentimentality looking back on the reflective expansion and wisdom gathering that marked the start of our podcasting journey.

Somehow, we couldn’t imagine taking a break from this incredible reflective momentum during the holiday season. Regardless of how this time looks for you, we still imagine it involves quietening down and regathering with yourself and loved ones.

So, as our gift to you, dear listeners, we’d like to welcome you to 24 Days of Reflection, an advent calendar of short-form episodes that handles one daily thought-provoking question or prompt. We hope these little nuggets make you laugh, think, and pause just for a short moment in your day—just as they did for us.

To kick things off on a hopeful note, our first episode explores the following question from Letterloop: What makes you optimistic for the future?

Don’t Be a Stranger!

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Check out our Substack and subscribe to get our 24 Days of Reflection episodes directly in your email inbox: https://mixedmediaminds.substack.com!

As always, we’d love to know: what makes you optimistic for the future? Share your reflections with us at [email protected] or leave a comment wherever you’re listening.

References

Question Source: Letterloop

Sound Credits: see here