Becoming useless

In modern times, we often hear how we should avoid useless things such as pursuing the arts or humanities education. Or we are told to only allow for these things if they benefit the economy or human welfare.

But Zhuangzi offers an antidote to this way of thinking and demonstrates that you can improve your life if you let go of the idea of wanting to serve a purpose. He argues that usefulness in itself should not be the purpose.