Rest Is at the Heart of Daoist Philosophy

The philosophy of rest itself is to stop exerting yourself, to stop striving.

Accept your own boundaries and limitations, and let things take their natural course.

Stillness and non-action.

Knowledge workers are often poor at resting and setting boundaries, always wanting to learn more, read more, and think more.

Behind this lie karmic obstructions such as narcissistic fantasies of omniscience and omnipotence, anxiety, and unease. These are most common in the financial industry.

Strength requires rest, and rest requires strength.

Previous articles: “How to Overcome Not Allowing Yourself to Lie Flat” and “On Balancing Work and Rest”