This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Keyi critiques forced self‑striving. Using the still‑water metaphor, it advocates wu‑wei: drop grasping external ideals, let the mind settle, and respond naturally rather than forcing self‑improvement.
This Zhuangzi ‑ Keyi excerpt rejects deliberate striving in five pursuit types. It advocates serenity, emptiness and wu‑wei: the sage follows natural rhythms, guards pure spirit and becomes the True Person.