A Taoist Meditation on Repose and Renewal

This scroll is for those who spend their days supporting others — but rarely get a moment to return to themselves.
Following up on my previous Tao scroll…

You’ve let go of what no longer serves.

Now what?
 
Most of us are skilled at doing, giving, holding it all together.
Or are we?
I’ve seen friends and colleagues quietly carry the weight of “I have no time for myself.”

I’ve been there, too — stuck in nonstop mode, skimming the edge of burnout.
And I realized: Exhaustion serves no one — not me, not those in my care.

It can feel like a big leap to give ourselves permission to adjust the pace, to carve out space for rest and recharge.
Time-for-Me (TFM) isn’t selfish. 

It isn’t indulgent.

It’s self-honoring.

Those who truly support you honor your need to pause, rest and refuel.

More food for thought? Notes from my LinkedIn reflection…



••• The Pause That Heals •••

What Will You Invite In?
You’ve let go. You’ve cleared space.
Now — what may you add to nourish you?

The Invisible Hub
You’ve held the center for so many…
family, parents, students, colleagues, clients…
But where is your center?

The Daily Climb
You rise each day to serve
Then rise again,
and again,
and again

The Silent Anchor
Your well-being is the unseen foundation
of all the care you offer others

When Your Foundation Needs Tending
But without time to recharge,
even the strongest roots begin to wither.

Time to Focus on You
Time-for-Me (TFM) is not indulgence
It’s self-honoring

Stagnation or Flow
If we don’t move our Qi,
We stagnate
If we don’t press Pause,
we deplete

The Taoist Way
To flow outward,
we must return inward
So ask gently:
Today, where can I pause — even for 5 minutes?
Where is my quiet field?

Invest in Your Greatest Asset
Your body is your only home 24/7.
It deserves your presence, too

Repose is self-healing
Replenishment is power —
the kind you need to fuel your journey.

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© July 10, 2025 – My-Tien Vo