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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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[–] Tweed1911@lemmy.world 36 points 1 year ago (4 children)

This makes me sad. I just realized that I could be part of it but I spent most time away drinking, partying or playing vidya, and not caring

[–] FightMilk@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you really feel like getting sentimental, check out this Wait But Why, specifically the “Relationships” section. There’s also this awesome Kurzgesagt video which was inspired by it.

[–] WeirderMelonz@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Don’t watch that video if you have to focus on something else in the next hour. That shit fucked me up.

[–] 15liam20@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imagine that first strand of DNA trying to replicate in the young Earth against all the odds. Successfully changing and growing more complex, gradually improving over billions of years. All that toil and struggle will end with you unless you spaff into a fertile hole.

[–] Restaldt@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Such elegant wording

[–] manojava@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans

[–] Jackolantern@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

It’s never too late mate. Maybe you could still do something about it.