The Useless Tree

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Episode 3 of The Useful Empty — a short, calm reflection on Zhuangzi's parable of the useless tree. The tree that was good for nothing outlasted them all: sometimes being 'useless' is the safest thing to be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theusefulempty.substack.com

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