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10 amazing things you do without thinking - Magical Realist - Jun 25, 2015
It's not often that we marvel at the ability of our brains to perform tasks without thinking about it. So here's a chance to do just that:
1) Chewing without biting our tongue. Not that SOME of us DON'T bite our own tongue on occasion.
2) Speaking. Truly a mysterious and effusive ecstasis particularly experienced after a double shot latte.
3) Walking. Just thinking how little surface area there is on the soles of our feet befuddles me to no end. Just standing up seems something highly coordinated. But walking? Forget about it!
4) Driving. Yes...at 75 mph in a 2 ton hunk of metal while pondering last night's episode of Hannibal!
5) Dancing to music. Not my forte, but one I am always in awe of.
6) Playing music. Piano, guitar, flute, harmonica. You name it. We can play it without even thinking about it.
7) Typing...lik thiss messzusge...lol!
8) Juggling..many can do this while talking.
9) Shooting a gun..an automatic muscle memory for the really good shooters.
10) Tying our shoes..Something easier done than UNtying them!