In a way the whole point of making todo lists is mindfulness -- to pay attention to a task when needed. The point of automation is exactly opposite -- you don't

In a way the whole point of making todo lists is mindfulness -- to pay attention to a task when needed. The point of automation is exactly opposite -- you don't want to pay attention to something! A todo list is more effective if you do regular reviews (daily/weekly/month/yearly). Similarly mindfulness at the time of deleting a someday task may provide useful feedback.