"Teach the Fire to Rest" poignantly explores the journey from relentless ambition and fiery pursuit to a wiser embrace of stillness and surrender, portraying burnout as a consequence of constant striving while advocating for the restorative power of rest to reignite one's inner light. Through introspective verses, it reflects on past experiences of chasing validation and victories at the cost of peace, recognizing that true strength lies not in perpetual flame but in the gentle wisdom of allowing embers to confess and ashes to bless, where letting go fosters deeper alignment and purpose. Ultimately, the song celebrates maturity's gift of knowing when to dim the spark—transforming rest from weakness into a profound act of self-preservation and renewal, ensuring the fire returns brighter when truly needed, echoed in its melancholic resolve to hold space without force.

Teach the Fire to Rest

Winnipeg composer, retired from the farm, still chasing meaning in melody. My work lives where TV cues meet YouTube soundscapes, with a few albums in between. Built in Mixcraft Pro, fuelled by late-night coffee, stubborn curiosity, and a Stoic’s sense of timing. Also writing on politics, history, and philosophy, because sound isn’t my only instrument.

Teach the Fire to Rest

Wayne Mathison