This text explores the philosophical problem of the whole and unity within the context of ontology and human cognition. The author posits that the use of numbers presupposes the existence of a true unity, even though in everyday practice, we often treat mere human constructs, such as land boundaries, as units for practical reasons. In contrast, genuine unity is found in nature, particularly in living beings, where it is not a static state but a dynamic process. Unity is viewed here as an event that is never permanently finished but must be continuously and actively maintained and renewed through the integration of subordinate processes and components. The paper critiques the Eleatic conception of a timeless, unchanging whole, arguing that true integrity is inherently temporal and event-based. A 'whole' is thus defined as a process that strives toward completion while simultaneously being subject to decay, requiring constant effort to preserve its integrity within an ever-changing reality.