Gathering thoughts…
Complete:
to make whole or perfect; to mark the end of
So many pursuits are taken up with the idea of perfection or wholeness arriving at some point.
But what is ever complete?
There is no state of perfection or wholeness that can be achieved.
The closest thing to it might just be recognizing the futility of the chase but choosing to continue.
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