{"product_id":"the-tao-of-water-yimu-ye-9798184794464","title":"The Tao of Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE TAO OF WATER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor Anyone Tired of Trying Too Hard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the answer is not to try harder-but to use less force?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you feel worn out by overthinking, constant pressure, or the need to control every outcome, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Water\u003c\/i\u003e offers a different way forward: soften without giving up, slow down without standing still, and protect your energy without withdrawing from life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Taoist and Zen wisdom, this gentle guide brings together 21 short stories about letting go, staying grounded, and meeting change with greater calm. Each chapter pairs a story with a grounded reflection informed by modern psychology and a simple quiet practice you can bring into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop spending energy on what you cannot control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize when healthy effort has turned into force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the habits of overthinking and unnecessary striving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet setbacks, loss, uncertainty, and change with greater steadiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind strength in flexibility rather than control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in calm, accessible language and accompanied by traditional ink-style illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Water\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who has been pushing for too long and longs for a calmer, clearer way to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese brief chapters can be read slowly-one story at a time-whenever you need a moment to breathe, reflect, and begin again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLike water, you do not have to fight every obstacle to keep moving forward.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yimu Ye,Bella Vance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798184794464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Yimu Ye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084318613759,"sku":"9798184794464","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tao-of-water-yimu-ye-9798184794464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}