Striving to be better vs the "perfection" of the now...

Is it incorrect thinking to strive to be better, to grow?

Since 2005, there's been one particular teacher who's focus has been the examination and the perceived perfection of the now, the moment. I'll save you some money and attempt to sum up the philosophy quickly.

There is only the now, and that's the key.

To everything.

To accepting who you've been, because it's the past, and there's nothing you can do about it but lament and drown in your own emotional bullshit.

To prevent you from obsessing about the future, as it hasn't happened yet, and knowing our brains, we'll over-think it and sink it before it leaves port.

From what I'm getting from ET's writings, to actually live in the now - it's all about acceptance. You're exactly where you are supposed to be, whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to do anything about how you feel about the now, well, it's up to you.

If we fully accept the true sense of the now, it's perfection, right? We're taught not to mess with perfection. So, is not accepting the perfect now fully, not being content with where you are in your development, is it wrong?

No offense folks, but if I want "grade school level" acceptance, I'll go a bloody AA meeting (plus there's strong coffee, Oreos, and hot chicks with tattoos).

I've got several issues with this...

Yes, there is a lovely simplicity in accepting the now; where you are, who you are.

Acceptance is helpful. The question becomes how or when does acceptance become apathy, with you simply accepting your "lot in life", and your acceptance of where & who you are? When does it begin, if at all, to prohibit growth?

I'm really curious to hear your thoughts on it, dear readers. I'm fortunate enough to be doing an open-eye meditation sessions with my teacher tonight, and I'll attempt to pose the question to him. I'll try not to come off as a newb...

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