First time Quote by Dave Holmes
““The other day, I had a thought about something, and as is now my reflex, I reached for my phone to tweet it. And I don’t know what stopped me—maybe I was heading down into a subway station or something—but for some reason, I stopped. I thought: this thought will have to stay inside my head, unexpressed. A feeling of calm washed over me. It was the first time I’d done that since late 2006.””
About This Quote
Source Personal blog entry, unknown source
The author stopped himself from tweeting a thought, experiencing calm and restraint, marking a personal shift in behavior since 2006.
In simple terms: Choosing not to share a thought brought calm.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful restraint before posting.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑control
technology
communication
personal growth
Mood
calm
reflective
mindful
Type
First time:1
Thought:1
Tweet:1
Twitter:1
Philosophy of Mind:1
Thought Thought:0
Stopped Thought:1
Thought Reflex:0
When to use this quote
- social media use
- personal journaling
- mindful practice
Key Concepts
digital habits
psychology of impulse control
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers you to hold back a thought?
- How does restraint affect your mental state?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult to maintain long‑term.
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