In the bustling city, there is a young white-collar worker named Zhang Yu. Every day, he shuttles between high-rise buildings and is busy with heavy work tasks. The hustle and bustle of the city and the fast-paced life make him seem to be in an unceasing vortex, with pressure following him like a shadow.

Zhang Yu's life is filled with work. He gets up early every day and rushes to the company in a hurry. Once in the cubicle, he sits there for a whole day. Facing the mountain of documents and the constantly ringing phone, his nerves are always on edge. In the evening, when others have already left work and gone home, he often still stays in the office working overtime. When he gets home, he is usually exhausted and falls asleep as soon as he lies down.

This kind of life goes on day after day. Gradually, Zhang Yu loses his passion for life. The books he once loved are left aside, and the music he once liked can no longer move him. He feels like a work machine without emotions, just mechanically repeating every day of his life.

However, fate is always full of surprises. By chance, Zhang Yu attended a Taoist culture lecture on the recommendation of a friend. The lecture site is simply and quietly arranged, filled with a mysterious atmosphere. A Taoist priest in a Taoist robe slowly steps onto the podium. His eyes are deep and his expression is serene, as if coming from another world.

The Taoist priest begins to talk about the way of self-cultivation in Taoism. He says, "In this complex and diverse world, people are often confused by external desires and forget the tranquility of their hearts. Taoism emphasizes achieving spiritual tranquility and returning to one's true self through inner cultivation." The Taoist priest also tells many Taoist allusions and thoughts. One allusion impresses Zhang Yu deeply.

In legend, Zhuangzi once dreamed that he had turned into a butterfly and was flying freely among the flowers. After waking up, Zhuangzi fell into deep thought. He didn't know whether he had dreamed of a butterfly or the butterfly had dreamed of him. This allusion makes Zhang Yu understand that people are often confused by external appearances and forget their true selves. Only through inner cultivation can one get rid of external distractions and find one's true self.

Zhang Yu is deeply inspired. He begins to reflect on his own life. He realizes that he has always been in pursuit of material satisfaction and career success but has ignored his inner needs. He decides to take a break and come to a Taoist temple to experience life.

The Taoist temple is located on a secluded mountain, surrounded by lush trees and filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers. As soon as Zhang Yu enters the Taoist temple, he feels a tranquil atmosphere. Here, there is no hustle and bustle and busyness of the city. There are only the gentle breeze blowing on his face and the singing of birds.

In the Taoist temple, Zhang Yu begins to learn meditation and practice Tai Chi. Meditation makes him learn to focus on his own heart and exclude external distractions. He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and lets his thoughts gradually calm down. In the process of meditation, he seems to enter a whole new world, a world only with himself and his inner self.

Practicing Tai Chi makes him feel the harmonious unity of the body and nature. The movements of Tai Chi are slow and smooth, like flowing clouds and water. In the process of practicing Tai Chi, Zhang Yu feels the breath of nature. He seems to blend with the surrounding environment.

As time goes by, Zhang Yu's heart becomes more and more peaceful. He is no longer troubled by external pressure and desires. Instead, he learns to enjoy every moment in life. He picks up the books he once loved again and immerses himself in the world of words. He also listens to his favorite music again and lets his soul be nourished by the melody.

During his days in the Taoist temple, Zhang Yu also makes some like-minded friends. They discuss Taoist thoughts and culture together and share their life insights. In communicating with them, Zhang Yu has a deeper understanding of the meaning of "purifying the mind and reducing desires, returning to one's true self" advocated by Taoism.

He understands that purifying the mind and reducing desires does not mean giving up all material pursuits but learning to control one's desires and not be controlled by desires. Returning to one's true self means finding one's true inner needs and being a true self.

When Zhang Yu ends his life in the Taoist temple and returns to the city again, he is no longer the person troubled by pressure and desires. With a peaceful heart, he throws himself back into work and life. He learns to find fun in the busy work and also learns to cherish every beautiful moment in life.

Zhang Yu knows that his soul has been purified. He will continue to move forward on the road of life with this tranquility and perception.