Each Day A New Beginning: Daily Meditations For Women

by Karen Casey

These meditations, one for each day of the year, speak to the common experience, shared struggles, and unique strengths of a woman, especially those seeking support and spiritual growth in recovery.

Each day holds its promise, and life's journey begins anew. Find inspiration and guidance for dealing with the challenges and new experiences of recovery in the writings in Each Day a New Beginning--from a woman who cares about others. Beloved author, Karen Casey, writes about self-esteem, friendships with other women, hope, attitudes about life and relationships, and more. Her words help bridge the gap between self and Higher Power, between loneliness and sharing the emotions of recovery.Each day's message begins with a quotation--from such exceptional women as Agatha Christie, Annie Dillard, Beverly Sills, Helen Keller, Maria Montessori, Adrienne Rich, Katharine Hepburn, Amelia Earhart, and many more--and ends with an affirmation, marshaling the feminine courage and spirit, wisdom and wit that make every day count.Almost three million recovering women turn to these meditations each day.

Genres: Self Help, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Inspirational

400 pages, ebook

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

[Timothy Cameron]

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.

[Lynda]

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.

[Twinkle Tits McGee]

I found myself leaning toward my other daily readers in the morning, which told me I don’t want to pick this book back up.

[2raccoonsinacoat]

A bit mid and got repetitive. Not for me.

[Empath Warrior]

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]

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]

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]

Nice daily reader.

[Maggie Yancey]

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

[Eireanne]

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]

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]

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

[Ben]

Gifted poor condition copy via LFL, 3/20.

[Samantha]

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]

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

[Ula Jurzysta-Kisielewska]

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]

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]

Full of wonderful thoughts and great meditations!

[Patti]

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

[Dorothy Beal]

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]

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

I read this book every year, starting in 1986.

[Sonya Wanvig]

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]

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

[Carol]

This book brings back comforting memories.

[Another]

not for me

[Dory Drummond]

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

[Liz]

meh.

[Lynn]

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