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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:

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[–] mr_noxx@lemmy.ml 66 points 1 day ago (5 children)

There have been times in my life where I was happy but didn't realize it until it was too late, so this checks out.

[–] feddylemmy@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Andy Bernard

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 10 points 1 day ago

"Don't know what you've got til it's gone"

[–] cv_octavio@piefed.ca 7 points 1 day ago

This totally happens to me too. I even tried clapping my hands one time as the realization washed over me like a rogue wave catching a kayaker off guard, tossing them into the cold gray-green water, the sounds of gurgling bubbles robbing them of their last hope for deliverance. 

Alas. 

[–] ClownStatue@piefed.social 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah often happiness is just contentment. It’s easy to get bored with that and “want more” from life. Bad choices can often follow these instincts!

[–] mr_noxx@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Life is making mistakes and deciding how to live with them. :)

[–] ClownStatue@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, mistakes are a part of life, sure, but I would hate it if they defined my life! I’ve managed to make some pretty good choices along the way, too.

[–] mr_noxx@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Usually those good choices come from wisdom gained from screwing up. At least that's been my experience! :D

[–] mycodesucks@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean... I would expect most happy people don't really fully appreciate it unless they consciously work on it... our brains are wired to notice pain - we adapt to comfort. It's why people who already have the world still want MORE.

[–] mr_noxx@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

I think culture plays a huge part in this. In heavily industrialized countries (like America, for example), we are taught that more is always better and that living a simple life is somehow shameful or a waste of potential (not everyone believes this, of course - I'm generalizing). Many, many studies have consistently shown that the happiest people on earth are often those who lead the simplest lives. Perspective really is everything.