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Don't just sit there, do nothing : healing, chilling & living with the Tao Te Ching / Jessie Asya Kanzer ; foreword by Laura Day.

Kanzer, Jessie Asya, 1981- (author.). Day, Laura, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"Here are forty-seven inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight; forty-seven bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation based on sharp observations and anecdotes from the author's life. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by anecdotes and observations that give the teachings of Lao Tzu's applicability to contemporary life. Each chapter concludes with a section that offers an actionable step to bring the reader a sense of grounding and fluidity"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781642970357
  • ISBN: 1642970352
  • Physical Description: xv, 235 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: Charlottesville, VA : Hampton Roads Publishing Company Inc., [2022]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Identity. Gobbledygook ; "I love you," "I not love you" ; The Tao of mom ; We're all the great mother (men, too) ; Off the leash ; "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 Egistka ; 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 ; 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.
Subject:
Kanzer, Jessie Asya, 1981-
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Motivation (Psychology)
Taoism.
Taoist philosophy.
Genre:
Self-help publications.
Anecdotes.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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