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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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[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I achieved my dreams fairly early on mostly because my dreams were "easy to accomplish" (had a very rough childhood so my expectations were low).

I didn't come up with new dreams. I just count everything that comes after as bonus. I'm very grateful for my situation.

[–] MastKalandar@feddit.online 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How's life going on now ??

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

Good good. I can't complain

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I've already gotten many of the things I thought would make me happy. I just need few more things.

[–] MastKalandar@feddit.online 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And how do you measure that out ?? I mean the number of things that you want/do could be endless.......

Is this piefed handle ??

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 4 points 1 day ago

the number of things that you want/do could be endless

That's the joke

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

If you turn your dreams into reality they are now reality. You don't need new dreams though. It's ok to simply be content.

[–] HeHoXa@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago

Then you dream anew

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

No matter where you go, there you are.

No success, no miracle, no achievement will fundamentally change you.

[–] jim_v@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yuh know.. that every time I try to go to where I really wanna be – it's already where I am, cuz I'm already theeerre. 🎶

[–] Beth@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Once you get there…I reckon this is just personal experience… but I will say the negativity is a lot less intense. Change what you can. When you achieve your dreams that becomes so much easier because you have the energy. There is a lot of peace in that.

[–] mriormro@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You can’t “catch” dreams.

[–] TerrabyteMarx@quokk.au 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] MastKalandar@feddit.online 1 points 1 day ago

Sorry ??🤔🤔🤔