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The Tao of Taylor Swift
13 Principles to Live a Happy, Free, and Balanced Life
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Discover the Taoist philosophy within Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving eras—messages and actions of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity—and let them guide you back to your own natural beat. "Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself?" “Would it be enough if I...
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Discover the Taoist philosophy within Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving eras—messages and actions of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity, and let them guide you back to your own natural beat.
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Discover the Taoist philosophy within Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving eras—messages and actions of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity—and let them guide you back to your own natural beat.
"Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself?"
“Would it be enough if I could never give you peace?”
Is it a quote from the Tao or a Taylor Swift lyric?
At first glance, the Tao Te Ching and Taylor Swift might seem like an unlikely pairing—one is a poetic text of ancient Chinese philosophy, the other a modern pop icon. But look closer, and you’ll find an invisible string of wisdom, transformation, and words that hold the power to inspire generations.
The Tao is the general life force that flows through everything in the Universe—or in Taylor terms, “forever going with the flow.” The Tao cannot be described with words alone; it must be experienced and lived.
From the fearless rise of a teenage songwriter to the soft power of reclaiming her music, Taylor’s journey embodies many core Taoist principles: strength through softness, presence over perfection, and becoming without forcing.
The Tao of Taylor Swift explores 13 Taoist principles through the lens of Taylor’s lyrics, life, and legacy, inviting you, Dear Reader, to harness both the spirit of Tao and the essence of Taylor and leverage them to live a happy, free, and balanced life, mostly at the same time.
Whether you're a dedicated fan or a seeker of timeless wisdom, The Tao of Taylor Swift invites you to connect with Tao informed by the life and playlist of one of the most influential artists of our time.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798886743289
Publisher: Insight Editions
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 September 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Edition: No Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 362g
Pages: 224
About the Author
In addition to being one of the world's most knowledgeable and dedicated Swifties, Lindsey Smith is a literary agent, publisher, bookstore owner, and bestselling author of eight books, including the award-winning Eat Your Feelings. She uses a satirical lens to playfully approach commonly tough-to-discuss topics including mental health and grief. You’ve also seen Lindsey featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Cosmo, Brit and Co, and her parents' junk drawer. Her VICE article, “Some People Are Specifically Depressed by Summer,” went viral in 2017 and continues to be a top seasonal piece that folks consistently reshare each summer.
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