The list remains...

The last few weeks, I have felt, there is a lot of work to be done. Work on all facets. I have somehow been avoiding/delaying them for no apparent reason. Avoiding because I probably am not ready to spend time on them. Delaying probably because I am not sure what needs to be done. Laziness probably is behind both.

Didn’t someone say “With time everything will be alright”? I am probably waiting for time to take care of things. Time, however, has failed me so far. Probably Time needs more time.

Someone else said “If you want it done, do it yourself”. I start doing things with enthusiasm, determined to finish it. I set deadlines. I manage to finish some of the stuff. For others, I make a plan and promise to follow it.

Things keep piling on. Some take high priority. A few get thrown out because of not doing them on time (they have their consequences). Most increase their scope. I keep looking at the list determined to reduce it soon.

Someone said “It’s more important to enjoy the journey rather than reaching the destination”. I decide to enjoy the stuff and do it thoroughly. I start picking up things related (but avoidable) to the stuff I am doing. Time passes by. The list grows.

Someone said “Take time out for family and friends and spend time doing things you enjoy.” I take a break. I enjoy the time as it flies by. The list grows.

Someone said “If it is to be, it is up to me”. I have to clear the list. I start with vigor. I finish a few stuff. I feel energized. I continue working more. I look at the list. It looks messy. I decide to redo the list. Prioritize and plan better. The new list looks good; even beautiful to some extent.

Someone said “Beauty is only skin deep”. I re-checked the list. None of the stuff had moved out, they were re-aligned. I start working. It feels good to work with a proper plan. I look at the list. It looks at me mockingly and says “I am still the same – a few things here and a few things there doesn’t change anything.”

Someone said “Alcohol doesn’t solve problems, but neither does milk”. I decide to go for tea. A no of cups later the problems still exist. I try the ostrich way. The things don’t change; the neck hurts now.

Someone said “Whatever happens, happens for a reason”. Does it mean the delay was meant to happen? Or does it mean I am always reminded of the things to do because they need to be done?

I guess there will always be things to do. Whether it gets done or not depends on your desire to do them; and maybe on the circumstances. There are times when you don’t feel like doing things. There are times when you are unsure about what to do or how to do. There are times when you need help. There are times when you know things need to be done but somehow can’t/don’t do it. These are the times when your thinking becomes all messed up and your decision making is hindered. Of course there are times when things take care of themselves. People will keep saying things on every situation and often different people will say different things. It is up to you to decide what advice you want to follow.

For me the list still remains…