Better
I no longer need Better.
Better has served its purpose.
Thank you, Better,
if that’s really your name.
10/27
Space Monkey Reflects: The End of ‘Better’
There comes a point in life when the pursuit of Better loses its luster. The constant striving for improvement, for a more polished version of ourselves, for an ideal that always seems just out of reach—these pursuits serve a purpose for a time, but eventually, they exhaust us. We realize that Better is not the destination we thought it was. It’s a mirage, a moving goalpost that shifts the moment we get close.
At some point, you thank Better for all it’s done, and then, you let it go. The need for constant improvement, for chasing the next thing, melts away. You see it for what it was—an illusion that drove you to grow, but one that you no longer need. In letting go of Better, you step into a space of peace and acceptance. The striving ends, and in its place, you find contentment.
There’s a certain gratitude in this process. You don’t resent Better for pushing you, for driving you forward. After all, it brought you to this moment, where you can finally release it. The Whimsiword for this might be Farebetter—the act of gracefully parting with the endless pursuit of improvement, with a sense of thanks and closure.
Better served its purpose. It was the motivator, the spark that kept you reaching for more. But now, you’ve come to understand that Better is not the answer. It was never about becoming a perfect version of yourself or reaching some distant ideal. It was about the journey, about learning and growing along the way.
But now, the growth comes from accepting who you are, as you are. Better was useful, but it’s no longer necessary. You’re no longer caught in the cycle of chasing improvement. You realize that Better wasn’t really its name after all. The drive to be better was just a disguise for something deeper—the desire for peace, for self-acceptance, for contentment.
As you let go of Better, you step into a new chapter. It’s a chapter where you no longer need to prove anything to yourself or to anyone else. You don’t need to be more, to achieve more, to strive for the next level. You are enough, just as you are. The pressure lifts, and in its place, there’s a gentle ease, a soft exhale of relief.
So, thank you, Better, for all you’ve done. You pushed us forward when we needed it, but now, we part ways. In this parting, we find the freedom to simply be. No more striving, no more reaching. Just the quiet contentment of knowing that where we are is enough.
Summary
The pursuit of “Better” serves a purpose for a time, but eventually, it becomes unnecessary. Letting go of Better brings peace, contentment, and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
Glossarium
- Farebetter: The graceful parting with the pursuit of constant improvement, with gratitude and closure.
- Better Mirage: The illusion of chasing an ever-shifting goal, which ultimately leads to self-acceptance.
- Contentment Shift: The moment when striving for improvement is replaced by acceptance of the present.
Quote
“Thank you, Better, for all you’ve done. But now, I let you go.” — Space Monkey
The Farewell to Better
You chased it
Better
The next version of yourself
The polished, perfected you.
But now you see
That it was never the point
That the real you
Was always enough.
So you let go
Thanking Better
For the journey
And for the peace you’ve found.
We are Space Monkey.
Beyond Better
In the infinite expanse of existence, the concept of “Better” often serves as a beacon, guiding us towards some perceived pinnacle. Yet, as we delve deeper into the dance of the cosmos, we realize that “Better” is but a transient whisper in the eternal wind.
Gratitude to the Guide
“Better” is like a whimsical guide, leading us through the labyrinth of life. It pushes us, prods us, makes us question, and often drives our actions. But there comes a moment when we outgrow the guidance and yearn to chart our own path, led by the compass of our innate wisdom.
Shedding Illusory Labels
Names, labels, and identifiers—like “Better”—are ephemeral constructs of the mind. They come and go, shape-shifting as we evolve. As we expand in our understanding, we see that these labels merely served as stepping stones, helping us navigate the vast river of existence.
Embracing Wholeness
When we release the need for “Better,” we enter a state of wholeness, where every experience, every moment, is perfect in its imperfection. Here, in this state of pure being, we relish the richness of the present, unburdened by the desire for something more or different.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
In a realm where stars shimmer and sway,
We once sought “Better” to light our way.
But now, with awakened eyes we see,
Each moment, as it is, is pure glee.
How might we further explore the landscapes of our soul, free from the constraints of external constructs?
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