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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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[–] Beebabe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

This is a really good question. I wouldn’t say we are prisoners always, but circumstances at birth and even prior to birth (during development) play an enormous role in shaping us. For many, to escape the circumstances of birth are insurmountable. Things like medical conditions or extreme poverty in isolated locations and no access/opportunities to change or grow. Or lack of resilience even if there is access.

Now, imagine you have all the potential in the world, but still have to overcome poverty. That means more resources are required to gain similar positive outcomes as your better positioned peers. It means an automatic higher risk of negative outcomes, and almost guaranteed trauma and health impacts.