July 18, 2023

Our thoughts, feelings, and experiences intricately shape our identities, and these elements exist in a perpetual state of flux. As a result, fully comprehending ourselves at any given moment proves to be an insurmountable task—a bit like attempting to capture a wave. Instead of trying to capture a static self, we should focus on actively and continuously shaping ourselves through exploration of reality, truth, and other profound aspects of existence. By doing so, we can grow and evolve into the best versions of ourselves.

Zhuangzi was a Chinese philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. His philosophy is often described as Daoist, but it is distinct from other schools of Daoism. The Dao is the ultimate reality, the source of all things. It is often described as being like water, which is fluid, yielding, and yet powerful. The individual is seen as being part of the Dao, and as having the potential to achieve harmony with the Dao.