117. Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing with Jessie Kanzer
The Mindful Psychology Podcast
English - March 08, 2022 19:56 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today we are joined by a very special guest, Jessie Kanzer, the author of Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing.
For years, Jessie felt like a failure, unable to hustle hard enough to “make it,” either as an actress or in the rat race. Her childhood as a Russian immigrant in post-Cold War America heightened her insecurity and threatened her identity, desperate as she was to fit into a culture that was alien at best and hostile at worst. This loss and eventual reclamation of her sense of self sent her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, which changed everything for her. The Tao taught her that there was power in stillness, and that all struggles come bearing gifts if you know how to recognize them. Her message will connect with listeners desperate to find grounding as we move into a new year with filled with trepidation and no guarantees of a return to normalcy.
During this interview:
· How to trust their intuition and inner voice whenever doubts creep in
· How losing sight of your true identity can be a gift (as long as you find it again)
· How the Tao can cure you of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies
· Why it’s important to continue to embrace stillness, even amidst a push to return to “normal” following the pandemic
· The Tao’s wisdom on parenting, especially how the act of letting go can be the ultimate form of love
· How the Tao can teach you to value yourself and not give your power away in romantic relationships
In a culture that insists on constant motion and self-improvement, the Tao Te Ching’s philosophy reminds us that there’s power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. Don’t Just Sit There, Do Nothing offers practical actionable insights on incorporating its wisdom into your everyday life.
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G 🌸
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