Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women

by Karen Casey, Marianne Williamson (foreword)

The Book of Spiritual Meditations that Pioneered the Women’s Recovery Movement "Karen Casey tells truth and tells it well."—Marianne Williamson

#1 New Release in Spiritual Meditations

First published in 1982, Karen Casey’s signature and genre-defining work, Each Day a New Beginning, broke ground as the first daily meditation book for women in alcoholism recovery. Forty years later, over four million copies have been sold and people around the globe continue to turn to this renowned classic for morning motivation, afternoon escape, and night-time reflection.

Engage with effective healing meditation practices. Karen Casey offers invaluable wisdom with every page, encouraging women in recovery to learn the art of compassion, acceptance, creativity and more. Spiritual meditation exercises are peppered throughout the book, allowing you to heal with each coming day. 

Recognize the importance of community in recovery. Recovery is not linear and absolute, but meandering and ambiguous. From personal experience, Karen Casey knows this to be true. In Each Day A New Beginning, inhabit a collective space for women in recovery for spiritual meditation, reflection, learning, and connection. 

Gain wisdom from exceptional female role models. Each day, enjoy an inspirational quote from extraordinary women, ranging from Anne Morrow Lindbergh to Dorothy Bryant to Evelyn Mandel. Meditation practices follow each quote, allowing you to supplement your healing experience with mindfulness exercises. 

Each Day a New Beginning is the perfect gift for women during any stage of their recovery journey. It is designed to help  

Gain deeper insight into the recovery processCelebrate your personal strength and dedication towards recovery Practice mindfulness through daily meditation exercises 

If spiritual meditation and daily affirmation books like Meditations on Self-Love, Badass Affirmations, or Practicing Mindfulness inspired you, you’ll love Each Day a New Beginning.

Genres: Self Help, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Inspirational

396 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 1982

About the author

Karen Casey, Ph.D., has spoken on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth for more than twenty years. She is the author of twenty books devoted to the enhancement of one's personal and spiritual journey.

Her first book, Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women has sold more than three million copies. Casey is a popular public speaker on the spirituality conference circuit, and she is passionate about helping others in Twelve Step support groups where her own recovery from addiction began more than three decades ago. Cultivating Hope: Weekly Readings to Open Your Heart and Mind is her latest book.

She shares her time between her homes in Minnesota and Florida.

Reviews

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pretty sure I read this earlier than 1991, but I see from the list that there is a mix up in author names, so I went with the Hazelton entry. This was a book I read every morning for 2 years. I journalled from it. It was part of my journey toward emotional and spiritual wholeness.

The problem with sharing a partial list of what I have read over the years is that I want to go back and reread them and I will never have the time, but this book I pick up every once in a while just to remind myself of some point or inspiration.

[Timothy Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny thing is, this book was gifted to me by a man in 1990 who didn't realize it was written for women. It took me a year before realizing it myself! I laughed out loud the day I realized it! I did notice it had a lot of mentions that I thought were bit tilted toward females, but I just went with the flow. This was one of the best books I ever read that helped me to see and deal with my issues in life in a way I understood. Maybe it fed my Feminine Side, I don't know. But I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to grow. Karen Casey is a woman highly blessed by our Creator to bring Higher Messages to a world needing Love.

[Empath Warrior · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is exceptional for inspiration and motivation. There is an inspirational piece for each day of the year. The author wrote this book from the perspective of a recovering addict, so there are many times where she will reference the path/program. However, even if you are not on the path to recovery, this book has so many pieces of motivational greatness. My book has underlined sentences and my own notes scribbled in the margins. I have bought a copy for my mom... it's just that good. I definitely recommend all women read this book. There are references to "God" also, but I would encourage all women to input their own spiritual divine into the author's all-encompassing word "God" because it can really be used for any spiritual individuals. Even if you are not spiritual, there is still a wealth of inspiration in this text.

[Donnie McDow · Rating 5 out of 5]

i got clean & sober 11/19/89 and a friend gave me this book as a gift. i read it every morning when i get up with my 'one' cup of coffee and it's a good way to start the day and it has really helped me. i came here today because i was looking for a new one-mine is old and highlighted, written in, to the point where pages are falling out. it's recovery based and god based, i am a christian so i like that and when it says 'program'....i insert 'god'.......i used to do meetings but now i know-it's god who keeps me clean. i'm just not a 'meeting' kind of person anymore. i'm going to order one for a friend who is also in sobriety.

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Read From January 01 to December 31, 2018 #32

Last Read From January 01 to December 31, 2017 #21

Last read from January 01 to December 31, 2016

This the the Hazelden mobile Android application. The contents are unchanged from the 1985 Harper and Row/Hazelden edition.

It is convenient and easy to use.

Update 2016: For several months the Settings have not worked. Customer support has not been helpful at all. They first suggested reinstalling, which did not work. Then said they were unable to reproduce the issue and have apparently stopped working on it.

I began using this application in May 2014. There was a major update in 2014 that prevented use for about 2 months.

Used this version in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice daily reader.

[Maggie Yancey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meditations for women in recovery, arranged by calendar date. Full of great quotes and nuggets of wisdom. Inspiring and beautiful!

[Eireanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will admit I am marking this book as finished as in, I am finished with it (even though I only got up to March this time). I found it in 2019 and have been trying to read a page a day (it's a calendar book like that) each year (Last year I think I got up to May). Each year I don't quite make it all the way through, so I thought to myself - this is the year! Only it's for women in recovery doing the 12 step program and while there was relatable sayings occasionally, now I'm finding it hard to find anything that is resonating with me and I'd rather devote my time to a book that is more aligned with what I need to hear right now. I think this book would be good for someone that had the support of a group/program and will pass it on to them.

[Felicia Ann Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a meditation book for each day of the year. It’s uplifting and it was great to share it with my mom and read it aloud to her. Although it says it is for women I believe it is also for men too!

[Bob Hobbit · Rating 5 out of 5]

The greatest day at a time book I have read in thirty years

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gifted poor condition copy via LFL, 3/20.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get what you need

Very insightful. I always get what a need, when I need it. I look forward to it each morning. Thank you.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice meditation book for women in recovery (of all types: codependency, addictions, etc.)

[Ula Jurzysta-Kisielewska · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a gift from a dear Friend (yes, with capital F!) who had put an inscription inside saying "read it every day and keep it safe for me". And though I must admit it - everyday is a bit impossible for me, especiailly with the morning rush, I still grab it quite often, particularly after a tough day, to soothe myself and make sense of the twists of life. Uplifting and thought-provoking. Helped me in my everyday struggles and introduced me to meditation. Definitely deserves rereading.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great morning meditation book. This seemed to have some interesting tailoring between all different types of twelve step recovery from alanon to over eating. It was always a very helpful take on the day.

[Elizabeth]

One of my three daily meditation books - love it!

[Michelle Beese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of wonderful thoughts and great meditations!

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book and read a meditation every day. It is uplifting and helps me to get through the day.

[Dorothy Beal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have had this book for years! Sometimes I'm great about reading it - other times I forget. The meditations never get old and I continue to learn from this book.

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Read From January 01 to December 31, 2018 #32

I read this book every year, starting in 1986.

[Sonya Wanvig · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite daily meditation books. I also know the author; she goes to the same church as me!

[Covenant Presbyterian Springfield Ohio]

Call Number: 248.893HA (WS)

Given by Colony III in memory of Rachel LEWIS BAILEY.

Checked Out.

[Sondra Eklund · Rating 4 out of 5]

http://www.sonderbooks.com/Nonfiction...

[Carol]

This book brings back comforting memories.

[Another · Rating 1 out of 5]

not for me

[Dory Drummond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good helpful book for life.
Just as good the second time.

[Liz · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to read this daily. It reminds me of where I am, where I've been and where I'm going.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this most days. Inspirational!