Grid | Karen Casey

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March 31, 2012

Learning how to say no . . .

It has been suggested to me from many sources lately that perhaps I need to say "no" on occasion when asked to speak or be o[...]

Karen's Musings

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March 22, 2012

Not every day is an “up day.” And that’s ok.

There's really no one explanation why we feel "on top of the world" some days and not others. Today is one of my mediocre[...]

Karen's Musings

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March 15, 2012

Sharing our struggles lessens them. . .

A woman I have not actually met wrote to me recently in regard to one of my posts that dealt with my physical pain. It's n[...]

Karen's Musings, Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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March 15, 2012

My gratitude overwhelms me. . .

I was honored at a Recovery luncheon today sponsored by Hazelden Foundation. The luncheon was held here in Naples, FL but[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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March 9, 2012

Preparing to say good by to a friend. . .

For the fifth time in a year I am getting prepared to let a friend transition to the "home" we will all head to one day. S[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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March 3, 2012

Undisturbed tranquility. A worthy goal. . .

I read a passage in a book this morning that suggested we should seek undisturbed tranquility. I have been thinking about[...]

Karen's Musings, Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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February 27, 2012

Changing one’s focus can change one’s life. . .

I have needed to change my focus with great intention, lately. That's because I have been dealing with chronic pain for ma[...]

Karen's Musings, What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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February 22, 2012

W.A.I.T.

I was at an AA meeting last night and a young woman with a handful of years shared the above acronym: w.a.i.t. Why am I ta[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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February 15, 2012

Acceptance is the answer to all my problems. . .

I am recommitting to this idea, paraphrased from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, because, frankly, I keep forgetting t[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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February 10, 2012

The learning curve keeps winding forward . . .

Over this past week I was a co-leader of a 3 day workshop in Naples. The program included a phenomenal group of women and[...]