Dont Just Sit There, DO NOTHING, Jessie Asya Kanzer
Dont Just Sit There, DO NOTHING, Jessie Asya Kanzer
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Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING
Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching

Author: Jessie Asya Kanzer, Laura Day

Narrator: Jessie Asya Kanzer

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/01/2022

Synopsis

Here are forty-seven 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 listener 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."

About Jessie Asya Kanzer

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, New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tabitha (Tabi Thoughts) on March 01, 2022

Don't Just Sit There DO NOTHING has been a source of comfort during a time of both worldly and personal despair. As someone with anxiety, this book has helped remind me of the importance of letting go of what we can't control.There are many passages that left me feeling encouraged and empowered. I'm n......more

Goodreads review by Laura on January 23, 2022

This book was much more useful than I expected. The layout made it so interesting and engaging. Each section starts with a translated quote from the Tao Te Ching, then the author's interpretation. This is then followed by an anecdote from her life, which includes the good, the bad, and everything in......more

Goodreads review by Ian on March 14, 2022

For 6 years I have been on journey to heal, to find my center. Since I was young a few words from Disney’s Mulan have always stuck me, “Once you find your center you might survive.” Jessie’s words bring me toward that center. She’s given me tools I didn’t have in the box before. Our culture, our wor......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on August 22, 2022

Found myself in this book. Learned that for the most part I live this way, however I've been feeling guilty about it because, like she said, we build success up as doing things rather than not doing things. Feels good to know I shouldn't feel guilty for the way I live.......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on March 09, 2022

Highly recommend. Timely and inspirational. Great tao interpretation. Look forward to reading more from this author.......more

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