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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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[–] presoak@lazysoci.al -1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I've done acid. And ya. But.

I'm looking at reading here because of the intense, prolonged and (for many of us) daily concentration involved.

The concentration of attention is the active ingredient here. It is a smooth and powerful modifier of consciousness. And its effects stick and compound over time.

[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

So if it's only because of intense, prolonged, daily concentration, then wouldn't things like video games, watching TV, or even just a normal day of work at a white collar job count? Does taking a long drive count? How about studying for a test?

[–] presoak@lazysoci.al -1 points 16 hours ago

To a degree, yes. But reading is especially potent that way.