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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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On the flip side, you've probably met someone who has saved a person's life.
I saved my self a bunch of times by convincing my self to not kill myself.
Does that count?
Username checks out. Also, same. The biggest cheat: keep moving it back by like a week or even a day at a time, because something always comes up that you'd feel bad for not doing first.
It's the thought that counts! I keep asking myself, is this it? Living like this. Trying to find joy in a world doing all it can to make every aspect of life miserable and boring.
Also, if you're an empath like me, chances are you resist the urge because you know you'd only be passing your pain on to others. I hate it, but I know that self checkout won't take my pain away; just spread it to others in my life.
I've saved a bunch of lives. Give blood! It's easy and makes you feel better about yourself.
Only if I have a mirror.