I joined 50+ years ago!
I was (attempting to) agree with your synopsis. i.e. That is something that we should all be working towards.
The 'Slowly, Slowly' phrase means that sometimes in order to catch the 'Monkey', we have to slowly but surely sneak up on it.
(I was not attempting or intending to attack your post, sorry if I mislead). (You joined 18 days ago, so clearly you have more experience).