Living Long, Living Passionately: 75 (and Counting) Ways to Bring Peace and Purpose to Your Life

by Karen Casey

“This book is heartfelt, coming from my heart directly to yours. The gift of a somewhat retired life is having the time to fully appreciate the power of now, the power of nothingness. Which is, of course, the power of everythingness. Everythingness, what a glorious doorway to the unfolding of a life already well lived, and yet one that is ripe for far more living.”—from the introduction
 
Replete with personal stories and quotes and imbued with Casey’s own understanding of peaceful living as guided by her 12-step practice, A Course in Miracles, and a daily practice of meditation and prayer, these 75 essays help us make room for everything in our peaceful, vibrant, well-lived life. Each brief nugget invites contemplation and action as she helps us explore fear and love, resistance and acceptance, willpower and discernment. Each essay ends with additional questions and prompts for you to explore your own life. Savor each of the essays and practices and choose the ones that speak to you.
 
Living Long, Living Passionately brings peace into daily life and is a book to return to often. It will appeal to Casey’s legion of readers who are approaching the time to live “everythingness,” the doorway to the unfolding of a life already well lived. The rest, as they say, is gravy.

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoughtfully written and thought-provoking book. Karen Casey offers lots of good suggestions on how to add peace and purpose to life after retirement. I know I’ll be going back to the book to reread some of the essays whenever I need a little guidance and direction. Highly recommended!

[Kathy Vogelpohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent kept notes on ideas and goals to changes in my life.

[Georgea Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring, fun, honest!

For those facing aging and the prospect of a constricted life, this book turns that prospect around completely. These honest, inspiring, and engaging essays explore:
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the importance of contribution, kindness, and connection with loving detachment;
· how the challenges of our own pasts and futures have been perfectly ordered to teach us to express only love;
· that the changes we make in our lives affect a huge number of our fellows on earth; and
· that the rest of one’s life is an opportunity to achieve dreams and live from one’s most sacred truths.
· How consciously striving to connect with others through kind thoughts, words, and actions keeps our hearts open to God’s love and guidance.
Most of all, it’s a song of courage and grit and love. Life’s not over, so don’t wuss out now!

[Gigi Langer · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those facing aging and the prospect of a constricted life, this book turns that prospect around completely. These honest, inspiring, and engaging essays explore:
·
the importance of contribution, kindness, and connection with loving detachment;
· how the challenges of our own pasts and futures have been perfectly ordered to teach us to express only love;
· that the changes we make in our lives affect a huge number of our fellows on earth; and
· that the rest of one’s life is an opportunity to achieve dreams and live from one’s most sacred truths.
· How consciously striving to connect with others through kind thoughts, words, and actions keeps our hearts open to God’s love and guidance.
Most of all, it’s a song of courage and grit and love. Life’s not over, so don’t wuss out now!

[Kristina Aziz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not nearing retirement. I mean, I'm 22. I just started working. I move way too quickly for retirement, even way too quickly for some of my coworkers, who have slowed down after 4 or more years with the company. I felt like this book went too slowly for my world.

But I liked the inspirations for journaling. And I think this is going to be a good book to return to when I am ready to slow down and enjoy life more than I enjoy work.

This book definitely strikes me as a great gift. And while it's not a book for me right now, it promises to be useful to me in the future.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

While reading this book, I thought about journaling to really think through these concepts. This would be a wonderful group study as you could share your thoughts with friends. Absolutely recommending to all of my college students...it's something about knowing where you stand that will move you where you want to go.

[Ruksana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quotes and exercises for all.