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On rearranging the bookshelf instead of finishing the novel

There is a kind of productive procrastination that looks suspiciously like nesting. I have come to believe it is not a problem to fix but a signal worth listening to. A few thoughts on small acts of care and the rooms that make them possible.

SSofia Marek·Jun 12, 2026·5 min read

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