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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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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • 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
  4. Posts must be original/unique
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[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 18 points 3 days ago

There are no starving people only hungry moments

[–] kbal@fedia.io 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

There is only this moment, the rest is a lie.

[–] Pudutr0n@feddit.cl 4 points 3 days ago

I like stories, though.

[–] masterspace@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

True happiness lies in learning to be happy with being content.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Well all of us are capitalist social media content, so I guess you aren't wrong.

[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 3 points 3 days ago

The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid.

J.D. Salinger

[–] Michal@programming.dev 3 points 3 days ago

Some people tend to be happy more often than others under same circumstances.

[–] 7uWqKj@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Happiness is something not experienced but remembered

[–] iii@mander.xyz 1 points 2 days ago

I think Ive experienced that too. In hindsight some of my best moments were quite tense at the time, like the first time I performed on stage. It's only in reflection that you appreciate them.

[–] lemmyknow@lemmy.today 0 points 3 days ago

Oi, tryina steal me ol' saying? 'tis but a lame adaptation, though, for English lacks the words needed