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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: 1

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Why is lying on the floor more entertaining than lying on a bed? (lemm.ee)
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[–] JayleneSlide 7 points 1 day ago

My partner and I are both well into our 50s. When on land, our bed is on the floor, and we snap out of bed. We usually live on our sailboat; getting in and out of our berth is more akin to spelunking than getting out of bed.

I (think I) understand the point you're trying to make: this shit gets harder with some age. Do I have that correctly?

I can't emphasize this enough: take care of the hardware. Yoga, Pilates, weight training, cardio, core strength, stretching, attention to posture, etc. I have coworkers and friends 10 to 20 years younger than I with half the mobility, strength, and speed. And I have all kinds of issues from abusing my body in my youth. But some basic care keeps things usable.

If anyone's curious, here are some good starting points for keeping your mobility or restoring physical capacity lost to age:

  • "Ten Golden Exercises" by Daniel Philpot
  • Mackenzie Method physical therapy — Robin Mackenzie was a serious innovator in PT; "Bob & Brad," the YouTube channel, are Mackenzie Method therapists
  • Yoga with Adrienne YT channel — she has some great starter videos for all kinds of mobility levels
  • any floor method Pilates that doesn't require machines, for example YT channel "Move with Nicole"

All that is a lot of words to say: the dreaded middle aged decline doesn't have to be inevitable. But you do have to put in the preventative maintenance.