Transmission 045: Good Enough For Now

You don’t have to fix it all today.

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--- NeilA ---
July 15, 2025

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Mass Management (2/5)

Not hungry this morning. Already adjusting to the new rhythm, no eating until noon.

That is, until I passed the doughnut shop on my walk.
The smell of fresh bread. The promise of cream filling and chocolate icing.

I whispered, “Not today,” and kept walking.

My tastebuds resented me for about a minute.
Then pride took over. This is working. I can do this.

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Earthlings have a deep desire to finish things.

To check off every item. Solve every problem. Fix every feeling.

But serenity doesn’t come from perfect completion.
It comes from knowing when to stop. To pause. To walk away, without guilt, until tomorrow.

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Leave something unfinished today. On purpose.

Close the laptop. Step away from the broom. Let the conversation pause without a neat conclusion.

Be okay with almost. With enough for now.
With doing your work, then stepping back.

That’s not giving up.
That’s giving space.

You’re not a robot. Robots are boring. Trust me, I’ve met many.

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You

Yes, you. The Earthling reading this.

Out of all the things flying through your orbit, you tuned into this small signal.
You subscribed. You stayed. You keep showing up.

You are the treasure today.
Thanks for being here.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

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