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Emergencies Quote by Laurell K. Hamilton

“I'm learning that you have to make time for what's important. You have to fight to carve little pieces of happiness out of your life, or the everyday emergencies will eat up everything.” quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
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“I'm learning that you have to make time for what's important. You have to fight to carve little pieces of happiness out of your life, or the everyday emergencies will eat up everything.”

Laurell K. Hamilton

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dead Witch Walking, 1997

Prioritizing happiness requires deliberate effort; otherwise daily crises dominate life.

In simple terms: Make time for joy before emergencies take over.

Key Takeaway

Schedule joy, protect it.

Themes

time management happiness priorities stress

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • family time
  • creative pursuits
  • self‑care routines

Key Concepts

mindfulness boundary setting life design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities truly recharge you?
  • How can you protect them?
A Different Perspective

Busy schedules can crowd out joy.

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