Domain: Overstimulation & Dopamine Saturation 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

When Enough Never Lasts Long

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Enough

never lasts

long.

It slips

like sand,

steady

and quiet.

This impermanence

is built in.

Naming it

reduces the urge

to grab more.

You can let

the grains fall

without trying

to hold them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does "enough" never seem to last for more than a few minutes?

"Enough" is a transient state of the Status & Control and Reward systems. It is the brief moment when a loop is closed and the next hasn't started yet. Because our environment is designed to keep loops open, "enough" passes quickly as new triggers appear. Recognizing this impermanence explains the cycle: "enough" isn't a destination you reach; it’s a structural pause you inhabit before the system naturally resets.

How do I live with the fact that "enough" is always temporary?

By stop trying to "capture" the feeling of enough. In the model, trying to hold onto a feeling creates a new Pursuit Loop, which actually destroys the sense of enoughness. Instead, learn to appreciate the "pause" when it arrives, and then allow it to go. This "flow of completion" prevents the system from getting stuck in a state of lack, making the return of "enough" more frequent and natural.

When Enough Never Lasts Long