As we move into the new year, I’ve noticed the usual mix of opinions. Some folks are already talking about renewed resolutions, habits, and systems to boost productivity in the coming months, while others believe that waking up to a new year doesn’t feel any different as much as the sun still rises in the same direction.

While thinking about that, another thought took root in my heart, which formed the crux of these thoughts.

Last week, I was talking with a loved one about a world without a calendar, and I would want you to imagine it with me for a moment.

In a world without a calendar (or any way to track time), we’d only notice growth through obvious changes in our bodies. But think about how long it takes to realise your hair is getting longer.

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What’s my point?

A lot of us live without really acknowledging how time passes, and it shapes how we approach the things that truly matter in life. Honestly, it’s subtle because it’s the groundwork for procrastination.

I’ve read about the untold benefits of procrastination, but consistently putting things off won’t just weaken our determination to eventually do them; it also means we miss out on doing many important things within the time we have on earth.

The last two years of my life have been quite an adventure, but remembering the start of that journey like it was yesterday shows just how quickly time flies. I imagine I postponed all the things I wanted to accomplish during that time.

Here’s the takeaway: even without clocks and calendars, we must recognise the constant passage of time and appreciate the value of every moment. So, Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

Albeit, we do have clocks and calendars, and every tick of the clock and turn of the calendar must mean something to us and be a constant reminder to get things done.