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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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  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
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    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] E_coli42@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's really only Western religions whose job is to answer purpose and providea guide for eternal paradise. That relives the anxiety of why am I here and what's next.

Eastern religions in general have the end goal as enlightenment rather than something external like a Heaven or Hell. That is more of an acceptance of the anxiety and suffering rather than an abuse of it.

[–] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 day ago

I have never seen much difference between reincarnation and the resurrection. One is circular, one is linear.