Words are funny things.

They take on so many roles, disguises, and facades.

Gaining your trust, losing it, directing or distancing you.

Some words add a layer of cushioning, padding, used to make the landing of phrase, idea, ideology appear different.

Sometimes “just” is that word, and it hits “just” right.

Other times “just” is the equivalent to a barrier, nuisance, the endless coach cushion preventing you from reaching your lost pen.

Each context has its place, one must simply pick the right approach.

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