zhuangzi joy of fish meaning
Parable
Key Takeaway: The art of releasing attachment — to outcomes, possessions, opinions, and the self.
The art of releasing attachment — to outcomes, possessions, opinions, and the self. Found in Taoism (wu wei, pu), Buddhism (non-attachment), and Stoicism (dichotomy of control). In Taoism it appears as wu wei and the uncarved block; in Buddhism as non-attachment; in Stoicism as focusing only on what is within your control. • Know when to stop • In pursuit of the Tao, drop something daily • The quiet one at the feast
Across multiple wisdom traditions, insights from both Eastern and Western philosophy converge on this point: The art of releasing attachment — to outcomes, possessions, opinions, and the self.
— Oriens
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Less Every Day
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Found in Taoism (wu wei, pu), Buddhism (non-attachment), and Stoicism (dichotomy of control)..