Today’s a good day to remind ourselves of the fact that almost nothing is ever urgent.
No matter how hard the media tries to suggest otherwise.
No matter how hard the salesperson tries to talk you into the impulse purchase.
No matter how often someone tries to push you for an immediate answer.
No matter how chaotic the situation.
It’s not urgent.
It might be for them.
But it doesn’t have to be for you.
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