Karen Casey, a leading light in the recovery movement, whose work has helped millions of people, has lived a long, good life. She has gathered an abundance of wisdom, which she shares in what she describes as "the best book I have ever written. Everything I have learned over the years is all in here." In the remarkably rich pages of Peaceful Aging, Casey reveals the secrets to a contentment with growing older. With her trademark meditations, carefully curated quotes, and honest reflections, she offers cogent reminders that the rest of your life can absolutely be the best of your life. So many people approach growing old with fear and dread. Karen Casey shows that it can be the happiest part of your life with the right mindset and taking time every day for mindfulness moments. Peaceful Aging features 365 meditations, a perfect way to start each morning with pure inspiration. A life of joy, purpose, meaning, and simple happiness can only be achieved if you have peace of mind. Karen Casey delivers exactly that in Peaceful Aging.  "Karen Casey is my go-to guru for finding moments of peace and grounding in busy, hectic days. Reading Peaceful Aging literally brings me calm. I start every day with a dose of Karen Casey, and you should, too. Thanks to Karen, I am now aging and saving!" — Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations  “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.” — Library Journal “As the world seems to become crazier and crazier, Karen Casey offers a still place to breathe and make good decisions about what we can control and how we can do it.” — Jan Johnson, Publisher Emerita Conari Press “An important reminder of the simple truths which can bring us to a peaceful mind and heart. This book offers wisdom and kindness on every page.” — Becca Anderson, author of Prayers for Calm “This book is bound to become a classic. It should be required reading for all who seek to create healthy, balanced relationships in their lives.” — Claudia Black, PhD. “A remarkable book written in easy-to-understand language with great honesty. The cornerstones of this book are stepping stones to letting go of being a victim and reestablishing hope and freedom in one’s life.” — Jerry Jampolsky, M.D., founder of The International Center for Attitudinal Healing “Karen Casey captures the experience, strength, and hope that are essential to maintaining healthy relationships with each other and with ourselves.” — William C. Moyers, author of Broken “Karen Casey tells truth and tells it well. I recommend it.” — Marianne Williamson, author of Return to Love “These simple steps can lead to a peaceful and meaningful life. Casey’s book is a winner.” — Frederick Brussat, spiritualityandpractice.com Karen Casey, PhD, a Florida resident since 1991, now temporarily resides in Minneapolis, MN. She published Each Day a New Beginning , her first book, in 1982, and is now a passionate source of inspiration for recovering addicts and those with addiction.   January 5 Aging is out of your control. How you handle it though is in your hands. —Diane Von Furstenberg And that’s the good news. How we handle aging is up to us. It’s going to happen as each moment of unfolds. Are we going to greet each new instant with dread or enthusiastic anticipation? The choice we make will indeed make a huge difference in our level of joy. Frankly, I want to grow older with joy in my heart. I’m assuming the same is true for you. And the availability of continuous joy is as close at hand as our next breath, coupled with our next thought. Easy peasy. No one is deciding anything about our acceptance, our choice of joy, our anticipation of what comes next, or our growth but us. Indeed, this is the one thing over which we have full control. People are not within our control. Nor can we control situations. But our own thoughts and actions rely fully on our decisions. What a full measure of glory is ours in this ability to embrace each and every day. Today will reflect your own thoughts coupled with your actions. Period. Let’s move forward with grace. January 6 Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears. —John Lennon We have all gathered many friends over the decades of our lives. And every one of them has come with a smile. Thinking of our age as a collection of friends and smiles is such a refreshing way to look at the passage of years. It’s likely that many of us have lost the capacity to run a marathon, or even to jog three or four miles on a daily basis, or to play tennis for three hours straight. And just possibly we no longer can handle all the household chores that used to be a cinch. Many of us have left occupations that were extremel