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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why Everything Feels Urgent… and What You Can Do About It (Practical Rhythms Series)

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Click here to send the host a message!Why does everything seem to need our attention right now?In this episode of Practical Rhythms, we explore why urgency can take over our days—from a culture of immediacy to the pressure we place on ourselves—and how urgency can make it difficult to discern what actually matters.You'll learn a simple way to create space between feeling urgency and taking action, along with four questions to help you decide what truly deserves your attention.And through a very personal lesson from my garden this summer, we'll explore the difference between hurrying something and tending it.In this episode:Why urgency and importance aren't the same thingHow we sometimes create urgency ourselvesA simple way to pause before respondingFour questions to help you discern what needs your attentionThe practice of letting something waitWhat my garden has taught me about tending what mattersThis week's practical rhythm:  Let what can wait, wait.Next time: Living Beyond Reaction ModeIf you're enjoying Live Unhurried, follow or subscribe and share this episode with someone who could use a little more space in their day.Support the show

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Click here to send the host a message! Why does everything seem to need our attention right now? In this episode of Practical Rhythms, we explore why urgency can take over our days—from a culture of immediacy to the pressure we place on ourselves—and how urgency can make it difficult to discern what actually matters. You'll learn a simple way to create space between feeling urgency and taking action, along with four questions to help you decide what truly deserves your attention. And through ...

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