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by idolaspecus 1858 days ago
Oftentimes when I'm working on a problem I lie on the floor face down and think about it for hours.

In terms of what you might call "mentally detoxifying contemplation", physical work on my house and yard and whatnot is great. I think the mentally salubrious effects of hard work are the real deal and too much overlooked these days.

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I'm curious, how do you lay face down? Do you turn your head sideways or have a special pillow? It sounds painful to me.
Yeah I guess not technically face down, I turn my head sideways.
Now that you mention this i can remember the effects of physical, repetive work. It is actually quite different to working out/excercise. Wonder why...