I think beorg[1] solves a lot of your problems? It integrates with your calendar, shows you notifications and allows you to properly edit your entries. I found

I think beorg[1] solves a lot of your problems? It integrates with your calendar, shows you notifications and allows you to properly edit your entries. I found out about it through HN, iirc, and it’s how I got started with using org-mode. [1]: https://beorg.app https://beorg.app