<p>Purpose, ambition, the will to achieve. Emptying the heart-and-mind, filling the belly. To avoid the limelight or to seek it out. No mind, no worries. Is it wise to strive? Surely we need a sense of purpose. We are after all both natural and social beings. But nature came first. We consult chapter 20 of the <em>Tao Te Ching </em>and Master Gu tells more about what this 2,500-year-old classic is and is not. Plus: tips for becoming an immortal! This time we&#39;d like to thank the singing cicadas for providing the musical backdrop. Find Master Gu at <a href="https://www.taoistwellness.com/">www.taoistwellness.com</a>.</p>