Take It From the Humble Jellyfish

A delightfully illustrated guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care.

We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom.

Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in between.

Or the avocado tree, which can credit its existence to a mutually beneficial relationship with the pre-historic sloth, followed by some hungry, hungry humans and the advent of agriculture.

And then there is the oyster, producing a pearl as the result of an immune response when a grain of sand invades her system. What better example exists of how adversity can produce something beautiful?

We need look no farther than nature—from the habits of the porcupine to the sunflower to the wombat to the dragonfly—for small and simple things we can do to slow down, recharge, and living more thoughtfully, lovingly, and harmoniously.

Wisdom From a Humble Jellyfish . . . is at once charming and scientific, packed with essential wisdom and practical tips worth borrowing from our plant and animal friends for life-changing self-care.

Rani Shah spent a good part of her childhood imagining she could talk to animals. She is the founder of Fuss Class News, an online South Asian-American satire news site. Her energy sources include chocolate chip cookies, making Gujarati jokes, and quite literally, the sun. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.Rani Shah spent a good part of her childhood imagining she could talk to animals. She is the founder of Fuss Class News, an online South Asian-American satire news site. Her energy sources include chocolate chip cookies, making Gujarati jokes, and quite literally, the sun. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.