It’s Getting Better All the Time

Posted on May 4, 2026 by mitchteemley
It's Getting Better All the TimePhoto by Isabella and Zsa Fischer

Thought for the Week

“I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, a little better all the time. (Echo: It can’t get no worse.)”

“It’s Getting Better All the Time.” Although the lyrics to this classic Beatles’ song are attributed to “Lennon and McCartney,” it’s known that John Lennon, a disenchanted idealist (i.e. pessimist), only contributed the words in the echo. You can guess which of the two songwriting greats was happier with his life.

Perfect is the enemy of Better. Why? Because it’s a mirage, a destination that doesn’t exist. So, ironically, it isn’t those who believe in Perfect who improve their lives, but those who believe in Better. Even missteps are useful (“Well, now I know that doesn’t work”). So celebrate the steps, even the missteps, and then press on, because if you do, you’ll find…

It’s getting better all the time.

~O~

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6 Responses to It’s Getting Better All the Time

  1. Ionia Froment says:
    May 4, 2026 at 10:57 am

    I often trip over my own feet. But I get up and go again. 🤗

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  2. Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ says:
    May 4, 2026 at 11:05 am

    Actually, my friend, I believe George Harrison was the most content. 🙏🏼

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  3. Fifienne says:
    May 4, 2026 at 11:17 am

    “I finally found my rhythm when I realized that even the steps backwards were just part of the dance” Melody Godfred

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  4. Citizen Jane says:
    May 4, 2026 at 11:24 am

    Love this song!

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  5. Anonymous says:
    May 4, 2026 at 11:37 am

    I’m thankful for the missteps that have made me who I am today. It did get better…and it does all the time because I’m never walking the path alone. God is always with me.

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  6. Nancy Ruegg says:
    May 4, 2026 at 11:55 am

    The Beatles didn’t know that in addition to pessimism, optimism, and realism, we have one more option: uptimism. The uptimist (A word from the “Nancy Ruegg Dictionary of Words We Really Need”) looks up toward God, trusting that out of his love, goodness, and wisdom, he’ll do what’s right. Not that the uptimist never experiences trouble or pain. But he/she remains confident God will use difficult circumstances for good, just as he’s promised (Romans 8:28). I’m old enough to have seen these truths played out numerous times in the lives of numerous uptimists. Their joy amidst tears has been the unmistakable proof.

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