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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.

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Money buys hope (piefed.world)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by j4k3@piefed.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
 

Thinking about the shopping/purchasing coping mechanism, my mom, and the adage, "money does not buy happiness," along with my own experiences overcoming habitual purchases. There is a positive feedback mechanism present in shopping purchases that is rational. For me, that drug is hope. Perhaps that reflection resonates with others too.

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[–] sparkles@piefed.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah. Money set me free. Am I lonely? Yeah, sometimes. But between a soul crushing relationship and financial security, financial security wins every time.