The Task I’ve Been Putting Off and Why It’s Time to Tackle It

We all have that one task lingering at the back of our minds, nagging us like a forgotten friend awaiting a long-overdue visit. For me, that task has been the complete organisation of my personal library. As someone who has spent a lifetime with books—writing them, teaching from them, and endlessly finding solace in them—you’d think maintaining a library would be second nature. Yet, it’s the one thing I’ve been putting off, despite my love for the written word.

The Weight of Procrastination

My library, much like life itself, is an ever-growing collection of experiences, thoughts, and lessons. Organising it seems like organising my mind—no small feat! Over the years, I’ve accumulated an impressive collection of literary works spanning various subjects: history, philosophy, education, music, and mythology, to name a few. From worn-out classics to modern-day treasures, they sit stacked and piled, awaiting my attention. It’s not that I don’t want to do it; rather, the task feels monumental, almost intimidating.

The procrastination stems from more than just a lack of time or energy. I’ve realised that sorting through these books is more than just a physical task—it’s an emotional one. Each book carries memories, of lectures I’ve delivered, sleepless nights of writing, or quiet moments of reflection. In essence, it is like sifting through the sands of my past. I suspect, in some ways, I’ve avoided this task because it feels like confronting my legacy, and perhaps acknowledging what I’ve left behind since retirement.

Life’s Distractions and Priorities

There’s also the matter of the busyness that life throws at you. Then there’s my ongoing work with ‘Prashant Educational Consultancy Services’ and the blogs that keep my intellectual juices flowing. In between, there are also moments where loneliness strikes, when the silence of my retirement home reminds me that time is fleeting. Ironically, this very awareness of time pushes me to both cherish the present and to delay tasks that feel less pressing.

Why Now is the Right Time

So, why should I finally tackle my library? I’ve realised that much like writing a blog or playing a tune on the harmonium, the satisfaction comes not just in the completion but in the process. To organise these books is to reengage with the passions that have shaped me. It’s not a chore but a tribute to the knowledge and wisdom I’ve gathered.

More importantly, this task symbolises a sense of renewal. In organising the past, I am preparing space for the future. There’s still so much I want to learn, to write, and to teach, and for that, my mind—and my library—needs room to grow. As I find myself searching for purpose in this new phase of life, this small act of putting my books in order seems like the perfect place to start.

 The Journey Awaits

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and perhaps the same can be said for a library of a thousand books. It's time to embrace the task I’ve been putting off, not as a daunting mountain to climb, but as an exciting adventure into the recesses of my mind. After all, as someone who has always believed in the power of education and reflection, what better way to honour that belief than by finally getting my library in order?

Perhaps, once the shelves are neatly aligned, I’ll find not just old books, but new stories waiting to be told.

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