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