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Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING [electronic book] : healing, chilling, and living with the Tao Te Ching / Jesseis Asya Kanzer.

By: Kanzer, Jessie Asya, 1981- [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Newburyport : Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Description: online resource (258 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781642970357; 9781612834733 (e-book).Subject(s): Mindfulness (Psychology) | Meditation | TaoOnline resources: E-book
Contents:
Gobbledygook -- "I love you," "I not love you" -- The Tao of Mom -- 4. We're all the great mother (men, too) -- 5. Off the leash -- 6. "F*ck this, I'm water" -- Donuts, crack, and other addictions -- Get in the freaking pool -- Virtue or obligation? -- Enough! -- The Tao of Babushka -- Let yourself croak -- Penis on tippy toes -- Alchemy -- Humiliating love story -- Use it -- To want or not to want? -- The Egoistka -- Fly your freak flag -- Mystics wear leggings -- AWARENESS -- What is real? -- Rainbows and unicorns -- How not to fear emptiness -- Irrational woman -- We are all one -- Society's car crash -- The art of manipulation (or is it perception?) -- Zen-ish -- Peace begins with you -- Lay down your arms -- Break free -- Earthing -- "Dear God, dear Hashem, dear Lord" -- Not of this world --The wordless chapter -- Be responsible for your energy -- On death and dying -- CREATION -- Success sucks (sometimes) -- It's all good -- Captain of My fridge -- Lean out -- Do not force - ManifesTao'tion --The sixth sense -- Fake it -- Journeying -- Let it be easy.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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.
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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".

Gobbledygook -- "I love you," "I not love you" -- The Tao of Mom -- 4. We're all the great mother (men, too) -- 5. Off the leash -- 6. "F*ck this, I'm water" -- Donuts, crack, and other addictions -- Get in the freaking pool -- Virtue or obligation? -- Enough! -- The Tao of Babushka -- Let yourself croak -- Penis on tippy toes -- Alchemy -- Humiliating love story -- Use it -- To want or not to want? -- The Egoistka -- Fly your freak flag -- Mystics wear leggings -- AWARENESS -- What is real? -- Rainbows and unicorns -- How not to fear emptiness -- Irrational woman -- We are all one -- Society's car crash -- The art of manipulation (or is it perception?) -- Zen-ish -- Peace begins with you -- Lay down your arms -- Break free -- Earthing -- "Dear God, dear Hashem, dear Lord" -- Not of this world --The wordless chapter -- Be responsible for your energy -- On death and dying -- CREATION -- Success sucks (sometimes) -- It's all good -- Captain of My fridge -- Lean out -- Do not force - ManifesTao'tion --The sixth sense -- Fake it -- Journeying -- Let it be easy.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. xi)
  • Introduction (p. xiii)
  • Identity
  • 1 Gobbledygook (p. 3)
  • 2 "I Love You," "I Not Love You" (p. 8)
  • 3 The Tao of Mom (p. 13)
  • 4 We're All the Great Mother (Men, Too) (p. 19)
  • 5 Off the Leash (p. 25)
  • 6 "F*ck This, I'm Water" (p. 29)
  • 7 Donuts, Crack, and Other Addictions (p. 33)
  • 8 Get in the Freaking Pool (p. 37)
  • 9 Virtue or Obligation? (p. 42)
  • 10 Enough! (p. 47)
  • 11 The Tao of Babushka (p. 52)
  • 12 Let Yourself Croak (p. 57)
  • 13 Penis on Tippy Toes (p. 61)
  • 14 Alchemy? (p. 67)
  • 15 Humiliating Love Story (p. 71)
  • 16 Use It (p. 76)
  • 17 To Want or Not to Want? (p. 81)
  • 18 The Egoistka (p. 85)
  • 19 Fly Your Freak Flag (p. 90)
  • 20 Mystics Wear Leggings (p. 94)
  • Awareness
  • 21 What Is Real? (p. 101)
  • 22 Rainbows and Unicorns (p. 105)
  • 23 How Not to Fear Emptiness (p. 111)
  • 24 Irrational Woman (p. 116)
  • 25 We Are All One (p. 120)
  • 26 Society's Car Crash (p. 124)
  • 27 The Art of Manipulation (or Is It Perception?) (p. 131)
  • 28 Zen-ish (p. 137)
  • 29 Peace Begins With You (p. 142)
  • 30 Lay Down Your Arms (p. 147)
  • 31 Break Free (p. 151)
  • 32 Earthing (p. 155)
  • 33 "Dear God, Dear Hashem, Dear Lord" (p. 159)
  • 34 Not of This World (p. 163)
  • 35 The Wordless Chapter (p. 167)
  • 36 Be Responsible for Your Energy (p. 172)
  • 37 On Death and Dying (p. 177)
  • Creation
  • 38 Success Sucks (Sometimes) (p. 185)
  • 39 It's All Good (p. 190)
  • 40 Captain of My Fridge (p. 195)
  • 41 Lean Out (p. 199)
  • 42 Do Not Force (p. 203)
  • 43 ManifesTao'tion (p. 208)
  • 44 The Sixth Sense (p. 213)
  • 45 Fake It (p. 218)
  • 46 Journeying (p. 222)
  • 47 Let It Be Easy (p. 226)
  • Epilogue (p. 231)
  • Acknowledgments (p. 233)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Publishers Weekly Review

Former reporter and actor Kanzer delivers insightful interpretations of her favorite verses of the Tao Te Ching in her enlightening debut. Each chapter begins with a passage of the Tao that Kanzer unpacks using anecdotes from her life, having grown up in the Soviet Union before moving with her family to Brooklyn at age eight and later spending years in a fruitless pursuit of Hollywood fame. In the opening chapter, for instance, Kanzer examines the Tao Te Ching's mutable conception of identity by recounting how students in the U.S. mocked her birth name, Asya, causing her to change it to Jessie. Elsewhere, she proffers advice on practicing self-control, repudiating material goods, embracing happiness over ambition, and "chilling the f*ck out," routinely arriving at prescriptive conclusions for leading a more deliberate and relaxed life. Each chapter concludes with "Do Your Tao" exercises for taking a quiet moment to observe and contemplate. Kanzer's appealing, no-nonsense style and cheerful illustrations evoke a sense of understanding, fulfillment, and trust. Stressed-out readers will find her advice a salve in an overly hurried and critical world. Agent: Lisa Hagan, Paraview Literary Agency. (Mar.)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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.

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