It's wild how this mirrors our throwaway culture at large! Like @patriciae95 said, clay has its own schedule, but society pushes us to ignore natural rhythms for convenience. Look at fast furniture or cheap kitchenware, items made quickly without regard for material integrity, ending up in landfills after minimal use. Handmade pottery insists on a slower, more respectful cycle, directly opposing that waste. When clients demand rush orders, they're often unconsciously buying into that same disposable mindset. By setting boundaries, we're not just protecting our art, we're advocating for a more thoughtful way of consuming everything.