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Chuang Tzu's famous dream of being a butterfly serves as a metaphor for the fluidity of identity. Waking from his dream, he questions whether he is Chuang Tzu dreaming of being a butterfly or a butterfly dreaming he is Chuang Tzu. This story prompts reflection on our own identities: are we fixed entities, or do we continually transform based on life’s experiences?
Bruce Lee's philosophy of being "like water" reinforces this adaptive mindset. He urged individuals to be formless and shapeless, emphasizing that adaptability and flexibility enable us to navigate life's challenges. Just as water takes the shape of its container, we, too, can redefine ourselves in response to circumstances.