A Year Not Finished Yet
The other night, I opened the calendar on my phone and stared at the colorful dots filling each day. How could we already be nearing the end of the year? It feels like just yesterday I was setting goals, mapping out dreams, and writing intentions for what I wanted this year to hold. And yet, here we are.
As I scrolled through the remaining weeks, I felt that familiar tug, a mix of reflection and urgency. The voice that whispers, “Did I do enough?” followed by another that gently reminds, “There’s still time.”
It’s so easy to fall into the rhythm of believing the year is over before it truly is. We see the calendar winding down, the holidays approaching, and we start to mentally close the book. But life doesn’t work in perfect quarters or neat endings. Growth, healing, and purpose don’t follow a timeline, they unfold in their own beautiful rhythm.
For me, one of my biggest focuses this year has been my health. It’s not a goal that has an end date, it’s an ongoing promise I’ve made to myself. Some weeks, I’ve been consistent and proud; others, I’ve stumbled and had to begin again. But what I’ve learned is this, the point isn’t perfection, it’s progress.
We tend to think of goals as finish lines, but many of them are simply pathways and journeys we walk a step at a time. And even when the year feels nearly over, there’s still time to take another step forward.
Maybe it’s finally tackling that small project you’ve been putting off. Maybe it’s calling the friend you’ve been meaning to reconnect with. Maybe it’s sitting down to dream again, to remember what still lights you up inside.
It doesn’t have to be a big, sweeping change. It can be something simple, something that helps you feel aligned again with the person you’re becoming.
The truth is, we often underestimate what’s possible in a short amount of time. One small act of intention can shift everything.
A five-minute walk can lead to a healthier routine. A single kind word can restore a relationship. And a moment of stillness can reset your entire outlook. Sometimes, it’s not about finishing what you started, it’s about remembering why you started in the first place.
As I reflect on this year, I’m reminded that time isn’t running out, it’s inviting us. Inviting us to recommit, to realign, and to appreciate what’s unfolded and still nurture what’s waiting to bloom. There’s a quiet beauty in realizing the year isn’t done with us yet.
So before you say, “I’ll start fresh next year,” pause for a moment. Look at what’s still possible. There are still pages left in this chapter and they can hold something beautiful.
Whether you’re hoping to finish a project, strengthen a habit, or simply slow down and enjoy what’s here, there’s time. You don’t need to rush. You don’t need to do it all. You just need to begin, gently, intentionally, and with heart.
Because while the year may be winding down, life is always offering a fresh start. I believe this is a year not finished yet, and infinite possibilities live in all the quiet corners. They are waiting to be found.
xo, Sheryl
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