Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING
Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching
'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. And 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
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.
