Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING

Name: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING
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SKU: 9781642970357
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Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching

By Jessie Asya Kanzer

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Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING by Jessie Asya Kanzer offers 47 inspirational vignettes inspired by the Tao Te Ching, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary life. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by Kanzer's sharp and accessible anecdotes, culminating in actionable steps designed to ground readers amidst modern stress. With chapters titled "Success Sucks (Sometimes)" and "Mystics Wear Leggings," the book invites reflection and mindfulness through a smart, hip, and practical lens.
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This evocative and accessible guide appeals to readers seeking mindfulness, self-help, and personal development framed through philosophical insight. Fans of contemporary spirituality, Taoism, and those looking for practical, actionable advice to manage stress and cultivate presence will find this book especially rewarding.

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Stressed-out readers will find her advice a salve in an overly hurried and critical world. -Publisher's Weekly

Jessie Asya Kanzer is like a Taoist Anne Lamott, and she's written a practical and actionable guide. -Joel Fotinos, author of The Prosperity Principles

Here are 47 inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight. Jessie Asya Kanzer's bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation provide a quick burst of mindfulness. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by sharp observations and anecdotes from her own life that give the teachings of Lao Tzu applicability to contemporary life. Each chapter concludes with a "Do Your Tao" section that offers an actionable step, leaving the reader with a sense of grounding and fluidity.

Chapters include: "Success Sucks (Sometimes)," "F*ck This, I'm Water," "I Love You, I Not Love You," "The Tao of Babushka," and "Mystics Wear Leggings".

Former reporter and actor Kanzer delivers insightful interpretations of her favourite verses of the Tao Te Ching in her enlightening debut... Kanzer's appealing, no-nonsense style and cheerful illustrations evoke a sense of understanding, fulfilment, and trust. Stressed-out readers will find her advice a salve in an overly hurried and critical world. - Publishers Weekly

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as "an honest, magnificent journey of courage and insight," this debut offers readers both humour and heartfelt wisdom. Reviewers describe Kanzer's style as "witty, wise and wonderful," comparable to "a Taoist Anne Lamott," and note her ability to convey profound truths with frankness and poignancy. Her cheerful illustrations and no-nonsense approach have been called a balm for stressed-out readers, providing practical guidance in an overly hurried world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642970357

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Illustration: None

Contributors:

Foreword by Laura Day

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Jessie Asya Kanzer Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Follow her on Instagram at @jessiekanzer.