“Why Waiting for the ‘Perfect Time’ Is Holding You Back – Happy new Year 2025!”

BY DR. AK RANA

Happy new year 2025 guys… Ever wondered, is completing one more rotation around the sun really a monumental event? Or is it simply a nudge reminding us that time, relentless and swift, continues its journey forward? The calendar flips, and here we are in 2025, leaving behind not just a year but a decade. Wasn’t it just 2015 a moment ago? How quickly time flies, often outpacing us as we try to keep up.

Each New Year fills me with a wave of nostalgia, a bittersweet reminder of how fleeting time is. A year is just 12 months—barely 365 days, each with four Sundays. It seems so short, yet holds infinite potential. There’s always more to be done: dreams to chase, passions to explore, and joys to embrace. But life is like a bicycle pedal, ever in motion, and time, a clock that never stops nor rewinds.

Why wait for the “right time”?

Why wait for the “right time” to embrace happiness, express love, or chase dreams? That mythical “perfect moment” doesn’t exist. Every day is a gift, but we often overlook its value. If life feels heavy now, know this too shall pass. If it’s a good time, cherish it—it’s just as fleeting. Time won’t wait for us, so we must match its pace, walking alongside it with purpose and resolve.

Every year adds to your wisdom, shaping you through memories—some to treasure, others to let go. Not all moments are meant to linger; some are lessons wrapped in temporary pain. Cry if you must, for tears cleanse fear and clear the path ahead. Perfection isn’t a destination; it’s an ongoing journey.

Yes, there were days your heart may have been broken. But don’t let those moments shatter your confidence. Those who leave weren’t meant to stay. Life isn’t about conforming to someone else’s expectations. These precious days belong to you. Live them authentically, not for others’ approval.

There is a profound Sanskrit shloka about the importance of time:

कालस्य कृतिनं सर्वं, न च कालः पराजयः।

कालेन च परिभ्रष्टं, न पुनः प्राप्यते कवि।

Transliteration:

Kālasya kṛtinaṁ sarvaṁ, na ca kālaḥ parājayaḥ.

Kālena ca paribhraṣṭaṁ, na punaḥ prāpyate kavi.

Meaning:

Everything in this world is shaped by time, and time itself is invincible. Once an opportunity is lost due to the passing of time, it can never be regained, not even by the wisest.

This shloka teaches us that time is unstoppable and that missed opportunities rarely return. It emphasizes acting promptly and wisely in alignment with the fleeting nature of time.

Dark days aren’t those spent working tirelessly toward your dreams—they’re the days you lose faith in yourself, believing others are better. But remember, the sunniest days are the ones where determination shines through. Even small steps forward are steps in the right direction.

And if you’ve hurt someone, don’t wait to apologize. Don’t delay expressing love, for how will your loved ones know their importance if you don’t tell them?

Happy new year 2025

The New Year is a blessing, a chance to reset, grow, and cherish the value of each day. It’s a moment to recommit to our dreams with confidence, determination, and willpower. True happiness isn’t found in stillness but in striving. Pursue a goal, no matter your age, and bask in the fulfilment it brings when achieved.

You’re never too young or too old for anything. Days, months, and years will pass, and before long, we’ll be welcoming 2026. So, live each moment fully. Don’t just exist—thrive. Be productive, take small steps, learn continuously, and most importantly, believe in yourself.