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this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2023
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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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Buddhism is the opposite of escapism. It’s waking up, which means engaging with life consciously and being present. The sleep that buddhists seek to wake from is the escapism.
Buddhism is fundamentally about healing the trauma of existing, by facing existence willingly.