Is it surprising to you that not everyone has experienced the same thing? Half of my friends have never been in a gym, is that bad?

Probably first extended time in a while. Everyone has a little box in their pocket that pumps out dopamine on demand, couple that with the hustle and bustle culture and I think it’s great the author is exercising more agency and presence over the inertial path. Kudos to them.

Clearly. What's there to be awkward about? You should be enjoying the coffee you came there for

Have you ever turned off your thoughts?