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Reading Zhuangzi at Fifty by Kim Beom-jun Yuno Books April 28, 2022 How should we live as we age? The author introduces Zhuangzi and answers the question. In fact, there is nothing particularly new. When you think of Zhuangzi, words like nature and emptiness come to mind first, and the content introduced in this book is an extension of that. To summarize briefly, it is as follows. Let go of the life of pursuing my name and fame. Get rid of the obsession with being useful. There is value in a useless and purposeless life. Enjoy the process. Instead of judging right and wrong, follow the laws of heaven. Do good deeds, but do not be obsessed with names. Keep your mind clear and your energy broad. From the age of fifty, you should let go of your past self. Do not judge hastily. Do not see what you do not need to see. Listen to others' thoughts rather than asserting your own opinions. Do not deny or force. Find things to learn from your juniors, the weak, and your children. Do not pretend to know. The attitude of looking at others according to my expectations ruins the relationship with them. Become an empty person so that you can have room. Create a margin. The desire to make your name known shakes virtue. Do not correct, advise, or step forward. Realize that the world is not what you want. Appropriate waiting is needed to fly far. Embrace the word tolerance. Good words become lies when they are excessive and lead to trouble. Do not express your opinion to be respected, but be empty. Practice small happiness. Break away from obsessive thoughts. Focus on what you like. There is a joke that says that what is needed to become a great adult is a closed mouth and a full wallet. In a way, it is similar to the content of this book. Give, but do not step forward and admonish. To do that, you will need to train yourself to let go of the worldly desires you have been pursuing and empty yourself. #Zhuangzi #philosophy #Oriental classics #book introduction #book #reading #booktube #asmr #sleep #deep sleep #audiobook