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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts: 1

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ever tried to play a difficult video game while also baking a batch of cookies and discussing Christmas plans with your parents?

You see how it works.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I could not do that

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

When you think you're paying attention to more than one thing at a time you're actually not paying attention to anything.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

for example did you get this video question correct on first try? https://youtu.be/KB_lTKZm1Ts

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Channeling Alan Watts with this one.

https://thedewdrop.org/2020/03/30/alan-watts-out-of-your-mind/

At the same time that human consciousness is a form of awareness and sensitivity and understanding, it’s also a form of ignorance. Our ordinary, everyday consciousness leaves out more than it takes in—things that are terribly important. For example, it leaves out things that would if we did know them—allay our anxieties and fears and horrors. If we could extend our awareness to those things that we leave out, we would experience a deep inner peace, because we would all know the one thing we aren’t supposed to know.

Or if you like lo-fi https://youtu.be/dzwGT8yjvQg

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

That's an excellent one :)

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

Not me. I'm omnipotent. I can pay attention to ignoring everything at once.