"Fish are free in water, and man is free in the Tao. True freedom is not about removing external obstacles, but letting go of attachments within."
Today's Question
What limits your freedom the most? Is it the obligation to meet others' expectations, or the fear of failure?
The Philosopher Who Rolled in the Mud
Zhuangzi lived simply without entering public office despite the chaos of the Warring States period. He believed that social reputation and power were invisible chains that oppressed human freedom.
When the King of Chu sent envoys to offer him the position of prime minister, Zhuangzi replied while fishing by the river: 'Would you rather be a dead turtle wrapped in silk on the altar, or a living turtle rolling in the mud? I would rather roll in the mud.'