Bøger af Karen Casey

In Every Bad, There’s Some Good─And A Lesson to Be LearnedTwenty-four survivors recount their stories of living in a dysfunctional family. It isn’t always easy. You can’t choose your situation or where you come from, but you can choose the lessons you take away.Is there a silver lining to growing up in a dysfunctional family? Bestselling recovery author Karen Casey looks at stories of people who grew up in dysfunctional families and "the good stuff" that can come from the experience. "Throughout my many decades in recovery rooms I have interacted with thousands of women and men whose journeys reveal, in detail, the harrowing history of dysfunction that has troubled their lives," says Casey. "But what is also apparent in their stories is their eventual and quite triumphant survival, often against extreme odds."From 24 families rife with dysfunction. Casey interviews the survivors who emerged from the fires of a turbulent household to willingly share their stories and come to realize they had, surprisingly, thrived as the result of their often-harrowing experiences. In The Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family, Casey reveals the stories and the skills these survivors developed to live more creative and fulfilling lives.In this book find tales that help you to:Realize lessons in disguiseAcknowledge your personal growthPoint out your own silver liningIf you enjoyed books like Daring Greatly, Codependent No More, or Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, then you’ll want to read Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family.

In All We Have Is All We Need, Karen Casey's classic and simple wisdom is condensed into one- and two-sentence statements - road signs to lead us away from trouble, chaos, and drama and toward peace in our everyday lives. Casey, the founding foremother of daily meditation books for women, offers something different and unique here, something especially suited to the state of mind and heart that might be considered the opposite of peaceful.

'The sky rumbled over Tom and Nelly's house. The walls, the windows and the floor shook. Tom and Nelly counted down to the next clap of thunder: one, two, three. The sky boomed! Lightening lit the window, then the house went dark.' A terrible storm has ripped through the farm and there is a lot of fixing to do. But how can one little family get it all done? The Extraordinary Reunion takes you back to the magical world of the gum tree where all your favourite characters return to help solve the problems that are too big to tackle alone.The Extraordinary Reunion is Book 3 in the Extraordinary Gum Tree series. Also in the series are The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree (book 1) and The Extraordinary Tom Fink: where it all began (book 2).

Inspired by millions of women who have made Each Day a New Beginning their daily companion, find guidance and affirmation in this invaluable workbook version of Karen Casey’s beloved daily meditation book.

Looking for a way to stop smoking for good? Bestselling author Karen Casey shares her daily meditation guide for effective recovery from addiction.

This curated, 12-step, self-help guided meditative handbook by internationally renowned bestselling author Karen Casey teaches you the importance of daily meditation and contemplation and can lead to a life enriched with harmony and contentment.

A year's worth of serenity in one book, from the bestselling author of Each Day a New Beginning.Karen Casey's daily meditation bookPeace a Day at a Timeoffers 365 reminders to help strengthen those traveling the path to recovery from addiction. In this powerful set of daily reminders, Karen draws from her bestsellingEach Day a New Beginning, which has helped millions recovering from addiction. Karen Casey writes eloquently about almost every facet of recovery and how to live a sober, balanced life by trying to live in the present, one day at a time.Peace a Day at a Timeoffers a meditation for every day of the year, opening with a quote and following with a brief essay and a takeaway message. This beautiful book is your powerful set of daily reminders on how to stay centered and find inner peace. Karen also provides a companion index with key theme words to reference any issue you may be struggling with. InPeace a Day at a Timelearn to: Pay attention and listen to your inner voiceAvoid drama and to let go of blameStop living from crisis to crisisCope with fear, sorrow, anger, and painEmbrace changePractice kindness, joy, hope, and acceptance

Each Day a New Beginning defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women, filled with encouraging meditations and practices to lift readers up. With over 3 million copies sold and a dedicated readership spanning over four decades, bestselling author Karen Casey has cemented herself as a leading voice in the reflection and recovery space.

Meditations and Reflections to Help End Codependence In 200 short, straightforward daily lessons illustrating the many forms that detachment can take in ones life. Caseys latest is an easy reference guide for those seeking recovery or peace.Publishers Weekly#1 New Release in Personality Disorders and Twelve-Step ProgramsDo you ever feel like youmight be givingother people too much power over your mood? Do you find yourself feeling immobilized by expectations and demands? The cure for facing codependence, says Karen Casey, is detachment. Control your life by letting go. When we remove codependent behavior from our lives, we discover a life of balance and freedom. Whether you find yourself tempted to become enmeshed in other peoples problems or rushing to their rescue, Casey reminds us to stop controlling behaviorthat we cannot control anyone or anything beyond ourselves.What is codependency and detachment? Inside, youll find gems of insight for every stage of your codependence recovery journey. Through 200 recovery meditations and reflections, Casey explores how to set boundaries, control emotions, face attachment issues in adults, and more. Inspirational and easy to read, Let Go Now guides us away from taking care of others, and toward taking care of ourselves.If youre looking for a codependent book or an attachment booklike Melody Beattie books, The Power of Letting Go Codependent No More, or The Language of Letting Go bookyoull love Let Go Now.

So many of us spend so much time enmeshed in other peoples problems, trying to solve or change them, that we dont really know where we end and they begin. Not reacting to people or situations that provoke us is not an easy skill to develop. It takes practice and conviction that not reacting, not increasing the drama, doesnt mean we dont care. On the contrary, we are freed to show genuine love and care only when we can detach from the knee-jerk need to fix, solve, rescue, or control. Even the idea that someone else can make us feel happy (or beautiful or angry) or we them is an illusion, says Casey in this remarkable book. All our feelings come from within and we get to choose how to respond to life. The meditations in this power-packed little book provide us the tools we need to practice letting go of the illusion that we can control anyone or anything beyond our selves. Casey teaches us to focus on finding our own balance point and recognizing how to get to it whenever we find ourselves tempted to rescue or enmesh.

Daily Inspirational Quotes to Help You Find True Peace"e;An important reminder of the simple truths which can bring us to a peaceful mind and heart."e;-Becca Anderson, author of Prayers For Calm#1 New Release in Eastern Philosophy, TaoismEveryone deserves a peaceful journey, regardless of age or gender, religious affiliation, or political preference. With more than 3.5 million copies sold, this beautifully curated collection of daily motivational quotes about life seeks to influence the way you live the next 24 hours. The result of more peaceful days? A more peaceful planet.Peace is always possible, even in the midst of a storm. By sharing a meditation for each day of the year, author Karen Casey speaks to the common experience, shared struggles, and unique strengths of those who seek support and spiritual growth in recovery. Featuring daily inspirational quotes about finding peace and honoring love, this positive thinking book offers the perfect touchstone at this crucial time in history-a time when millions are seeking quiet moments and mindful meditation.Today can open the door to a new way of living. Love can be a powerful influence in our lives. It's the total absence of judgment. It's pure acceptance. It is the inner voice reminding us that all is well and God is present, right here and right now. The overwhelming peace we feel is all the evidence we need of God's constancy. The expression of love quiets our minds and we are flooded with inner peace. How much gentler our lives would be if we dispensed with all expressions but love. But we don't live in a world that truly values peace. What if we can turn away from constant judgment and offer love instead, in every situation?If you're looking for inspirational books, mindful gifts, quotes about thinking positive, or mindfulness books for adults-or enjoyed books like A Year of Positive Thinking and 5-Minute Daily Meditations-then you'll love Each Day a Renewed Beginning.

From Karen Casey, bestselling author of Each Day a Renewed Beginning and Peace a Day at a Time, comes the latest edition of her simple steps guide on how to master your mindset for effective self healing.

If you’ve felt blocked by old behavior patterns, read It’s Up to You which offers 12 principles for changing your life by changing your thinking. As you apply these simple yet powerful principles, you’ll find it easier to embrace positive thoughts.

Find Boundaries and Peace from Codependent BehaviorsThis book is bound to become a codependence classic. It should be required reading for all who seek to create healthy, balanced relationships. Claudia Black, PhD.Free yourself from codependency and reclaim your sanity, peace, and inner strength with this codependency book by Karen Casey, the bestselling author of Each Day a New Beginning.Learn how to value your own opinion over those of others. Codependency books are perfect for those of us who live as if what other people think matters more than what we think. This thinking leads to constantly trying to please or even to change others. Codependent behaviors can have negative effects on us and those around us, even leading to a dysfunctional family. It can be difficult to say no to those we love.A codependency book on improving your life through boundaries and peace. Karen Casey, bestselling author of Let Go Now and Each Day a New Beginning, has had her own experience with codependent behavior, and she is here to share what she has learned along the way. Through her own stories and the stories of those she has met through Al Anon meetings and elsewhere, she shows you how to detach from unhealthy codependency, create more positive relationships and, ultimately, lead a less stressful life.Inside, youll learn how to:Recognize and acknowledge your own attachments and codependencySet boundaries, find peace, and engage in healthy detachmentNurture positive relationships with the people in your lifeboth new and oldIf you liked codependency books such as The Language of Letting Go, Facing Codependence, or The Codependency Recovery Plan, youll love Codependence and the Power of Detachment.

Find the path to inner peace through spiritual meditation with this guide by the renowned author, inspired by Helen Schucman's A Course in Miracles. We all face struggles that can leave us feeling broken and hopeless. But peace and healing are always available to us if we are open to them. In this inspirational book, Karen Casey takes readers on a journey towards peaceful living by sharing how she has found serenity in her own life. Casey teaches readers that the goal is not perfection, but rather progress towards creating a life of love and peace. When Casey was struggling with addiction, she found life-changing inspiration in Helen Schucman's book, A Course in Miracles. Here, Casey shares the ideas she discovered and the spiritual transformation that we can all manifest in our own lives. By expressing how these meditations impacted her own life, Casey validates the significance of these lessons in love. 52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles includes: Meditations that lead to a simpler, slower lifeAn insightful breakdown of the renowned spiritual self-study, A Course in MiraclesStories of the author's own struggles and triumphs on her path to healing

Each Day a New Beginning defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women, filled with encouraging meditations and practices to lift readers up. With over 3 million copies sold and a dedicated readership spanning over four decades, bestselling author Karen Casey has cemented herself as a leading voice in the reflection and recovery space.

Seven morning and evening practices to revolutionize your life. This small book will change everything if you let it. It's Up to You is based on the twelve principles in Casey's Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow: tending to our own gardens, focusing on solutions not problems, letting go of preconceived solutions, changing our minds, acting instead of reacting, giving up judgments, giving up trying to control, discovering our own lessons, doing no harm, quieting our minds, treating every encounter as the holy, and discerning our mind's own truth. It's Up to You invites readers to do three simple things: meditate, pay attention, and make choices to change their lives--for a few minutes each morning and evening, one principle a week for twelve weeks. As we reflect on Casey's insight into the insidious ways we create misery or drama, try to impose will, and suffer needlessly, and as we follow her gentle prompts to make different choices, we begin to see that we can change just about anything in our lives by taking these small steps. Nothing could be simpler, and nothing could be more effective. Or as Karen Casey puts it, """"Progress is guaranteed. Perfection isn't expected.""""

For a vast majority of girls in this country, there comes an age at which self-esteem, self-assurance, equilibrium, and confidence fly out the window. Maybe it's hormones, maybe it's culture, or maybe it's just called growing up. Whatever the cause, it's real. Some girls turn, in their own fashion, to the same addictive solutions as their elders: compulsive behavior--either in the form of alcohol, drugs, food, or something equally destructive. Casey, a veteran of the "first great revival" of the recovery movement, brings the art of living one day at a time to young girls in Be Who You Want to Be. "My intention in this book is similar to the intent in my other titles: I want to foster hope and willingness in young girls to believe they can make the changes needed so they feel like they belong and have purpose." From the book's opening note to parents (and other adults who care about young girls) through to the final word, the spirit of taking steps for themselves, no matter who they are or where they are in life, comes through in an accessible tone, providing girls the toolkits they need for handling life's ups and downs.

''Most of us think that our lives are just too complex, too difficult, too unique to be bettered by simple changes,'' Karen Casey writes. Not true! Nearly three decades ago Karen Casey wandered into a support group with the intention of figuring out how to change the behavior of someone in her life and heard, for the first time, that the only person she could change was herself. The result? Change so profound that Casey has dedicated much of her life to teaching others about it. Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow suggests that we have only two real choices in life. The first is to fall into despair, become numb, and let fear have its way with us. The second is to open our hearts to those around us, to heal ourselves and each other by changing how we respond in every interaction we have. We cannot change a person. We often cannot change a situation. We can change how we react. We can learn to think before we react. We can learn to act out of our own hearts rather than to react in hurt or anger. We can remember that we are not in control. When we stop focusing on problems, solutions tend to appear. Organized around twelve very simple steps, this book gives us the tools we need to find within ourselves the positive, peaceful response to every curve life throws us.

Ever wanted to take to the open road? Ever attempted that with kids? The Quirkus did. It wasn't pretty.Forget the house and the quarter-acre block. This is one family's hilarious attempt to achieve the new Great Australian Dream - a road trip through the great southern land with kids. Experience the twists and turns of family life on the road with The Ideas Man, Bionic Woman, The Swagman, Chipmunk and Princess Contrary. Take or leave their travel tips and get educated on Australia's lesser known, but quirkier, history, people and places. Most importantly, enjoy. You are about to embark on a true tale only fiction could top.

"Oh. Oh dear," a croaky voice said. "You've brought someone with you. You never said you were bringing guests today children. Oh, dear me. Look at the state of me. Look at the state of the tree!"Bea and Bertie looked to the ground and saw a great round wombat fussing around the bottom of the tree. His wiry hair was all in a tussle and his lovely pink nose was smudged with dirt from pushing fallen gum nuts into a pile.This is no ordinary gum tree. In fact, it's quite extraordinary. And better still, it's a secret for only kids to know.Join Tom, Nelly, Bea and Bertie as they explore nature in a way no one has before, turning some of its challenges upside down. Welcome to the magical world of The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree.The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree is a magical Australian story designed not just to entertain but to support farmers affected by drought and other environmental extremes. $1 from every book sale goes to Aussie Helpers, a charity providing money, goods and psychological support to farmers around Australia. The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree will be loved by readers aged 7-10, and younger children who enjoy being read to.

Simple Truths for a Peaceful LifeA collection of contemplations on life, spirituality, and peace of mind from a much-loved self-help author.Cultivating a Path Toward Peace. When Karen Casey chose to commit to a spiritual path, her direction in life changed. Gentle and honest, she looks back at her personal experiences to help readers make sense of their world and travel down their own spiritual path.Life Lessons All Around You. In 20 short chapters, Casey shares words of wisdom about life, loss, and everything in between. Taking on universal themes she reveals what matters most about unconditional love, the importance of peace, and more. Inside, find inspirational life lessons like:Only through relationships can we healYou are right where you are meant to beIf you share their journey, learnIf you enjoy essay collections by Mary Oliver and Anne Lamott, or books like No Time to Spare and Peace Is Every Step, you'll love Karen Casey's 20 Things I Know For Sure.Be sure to check out other books by Karen Casey, like Each Day a New Beginning, Let Go Now, and Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course.

Learn to View Your Life Through a Peaceful LensLife can be hectic and doesn’t always seem to slow down when we want it to. This curated, 12-step, self-help guided meditative handbook by internationally recognized bestselling author Karen Casey will teach you the importance of daily meditation and contemplation.Bring peace into your daily life. Living Long, Living Passionately is a guide you will find yourself returning to often. The book is composed of 75 personal essays. Each essay addresses an aspect of life that helps you move one step closer to living a well-meaning life filled with happiness and peace.Change your mindset and learn to appreciate the now. We don’t know what the future holds, but if we dwell on the future we miss our chance to appreciate the present and all the beauty it contains. Benefit from this inspirational guide that contains:Daily meditation and prayer practicesA 12-Step “Course in Miracles”Guidance on how to live the best life you can liveAnd much moreTransform your life. Throughout this book, Casey helps you explore fear and love, resistance and acceptance, willpower, and discernment. Each of her essays ends with questions and prompts that encourage you to explore your life. Savor each of the essays and practices and choose the ones that speak to you.If you enjoyed books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Make Your Bed, or The Gifts of Imperfection, then you’ll want to own a copy of Karen Casey's Living Long, Living Passionately.

A finalist for the MS Society Books for a Better Life Award, CHANGE YOUR MIND AND YOUR LIFE WILL FOLLOW has sold nearly 70,000 copies in hardcover. The much-anticipated paperback edition comes with a new preface from Casey who continues to be an active participant in helping others heal through recovery.CHANGE YOUR MIND AND YOUR LIFE WILL FOLLOW suggests that we have only two real choices in life. The first is to fall into despair, become numb, and let fear have its way with us. The second is to open our hearts to those around us, to heal ourselves and each other by changing how we respond in every interaction. We cannot change a person. We often cannot change a situation. We can change how we react. We can learn to act out of our own hearts rather than to react in hurt or anger. We can remember we are not in control. When we stop focusing on problems, solutions tend to appear.Organized around 12 very simple steps, this book gives readers the tools to find within them the positive, peaceful response to every curve ball life throws at them."Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow tells truth and tells it well. I recommend it." -Marianne Williamson, bestselling author "These simple steps can lead to a peaceful and meaningful life. Casey''s self-help book is a winner!"- Frederick Brussat, Spirituality & Practice"This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the quality of his thoughts and how being aware of them can bring positive change."- Mary Porter, Science of Mind"Casey''s voice is thoughtful and accessible. Readers with a belief in the power of God will be most amenable to her recommendations for a simpler, more rewarding life."- Publishers Weekly"This book is small, is easy to digest, and would likely be taken from the display shelf by someone needing a psychological boost."- Deborah Bigelow, Library Journal

In Every Bad, There¿s Some Good¿And A Lesson to Be LearnedTwenty-four survivors recount their stories of living in a dysfunctional family. It isn¿t always easy. You can¿t choose your situation or where you come from, but you can choose the lessons you take away.Is there a silver lining to growing up in a dysfunctional family? Bestselling recovery author Karen Casey looks at stories of people who grew up in dysfunctional families and "the good stuff" that can come from the experience. "Throughout my many decades in recovery rooms I have interacted with thousands of women and men whose journeys reveal, in detail, the harrowing history of dysfunction that has troubled their lives," says Casey. "But what is also apparent in their stories is their eventual and quite triumphant survival, often against extreme odds."From 24 families rife with dysfunction. Casey interviews the survivors who emerged from the fires of a turbulent household to willingly share their stories and come to realize they had, surprisingly, thrived as the result of their often-harrowing experiences. In The Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family, Casey reveals the stories and the skills these survivors developed to live more creative and fulfilling lives.In this book find tales that help you to:Realize lessons in disguiseAcknowledge your personal growthPoint out your own silver liningIf you enjoyed books like Daring Greatly, Codependent No More, or Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, then yoüll want to read Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family.

Change the Direction of Your Mind and Uncover Your True PotentialA spiritual self-help guide teaching you the 12 principles that will transform your way of thinking and lead you towards living a better life.In Getting Unstuck, bestselling recovery writer Karen Casey invites you to work through the 12 principles in her Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow and to dig deep into your patterns of behavior, to determine where you’ve gotten stuck in your life. Learn where the boundaries should be drawn between yourself and others and to:Stop holding others emotional hostageAvoid turning caring into controlLet loved ones find their own higher powerFind their own free and peaceful lifeA simple 12 step guide with an inspirational outcome. Presented in a workbook format, readers write down and explore their answers to specific questions both to discern what's causing them unhappiness or stress and to develop strategies for getting unstuck.Deepen and broaden your understanding of the peace that comes from being responsible for yourself and letting others do the same. Casey's characteristic gentle prodding and profound insight helps you discover your wisdom and inner strength.If you enjoyed books that helped you discover your self like Drop the Rock, Codependent No More, or You Are a Badass, then you’ll love Getting Unstuck.