Worthy of Love: Meditations On Loving Ourselves And Others (Hazelden Meditation Series) [Paperback]

Karen Casey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hazelden Meditation Series | Publication Date: April 1, 1985

For those who struggle to love and be loved--52 wisdom-filled meditations. Favorite Hazelden author, Karen Casey, clarifies the varieties of love: the love we show friends, family, a lover, and even ourselves.

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About the Author

Karen Casey is the best-selling author of Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course, Keepers of the Wisdom, and numerous other books. She has also written two books for girls: Girls Only! and Girl to Girl. Her signature book, Each Day a New Beginning, has sold three million copies. Karen enjoys golfing and riding her Harley with her husband. She lives in Minneapolis, and Naples, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (April 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894863398
• ISBN-13: 978-0894863394
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I was born in Lafayette, IN and moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1964. I taught elementary school for a few years and then pursued a graduate degree at the University of MN. I graduated with a Ph.D. in 1979. I published my first book, EACH DAY A NEW BEGINNING: DAILY MEDITATIONS FOR WOMEN with Hazelden Publishing in 1982. It has been followed by the publication of 21 other books, the most recent of which is CULTIVATING HOPE. In early summer of this year (2010), Conari will be publishing the 23rd book: LET GO NOW: EMBRACING DETACHMENT. See www.womens-spirituality.com for a complete listing and description and for a link to my blog. My focus as a writer is on the development of spiritual growth and strengthening one's twelve step recovery, and my personal experience is what I rely on, coupled with the wisdom I glean from the many people I walk among in the rooms of AA and Al-Anon. When I am not in front of the computer writing, I am likely giving a lecture or doing a workshop some where. I have spoken to tens of thousands world-wide over my thirty-five year tenure in recovery rooms. From each experience my gratitude grows. And from each experience, my commitment grows to continue doing what brings my life such joy.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!, January 27, 2000

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Tish Bryant (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worthy of Love: Meditations On Loving Ourselves And Others (Hazelden Meditation Series) (Paperback)

This little book is full of insight. It is a must have for anyone who is wanting to evolve as an individual. It has shown me the difference in real love & "made up" love & helped me to better understand the nature of human love. Great book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wish I Could Give Both 4 1/2 Star & A One Star - Love Addiction, August 1, 2011

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adoorsfan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worthy of Love: Meditations On Loving Ourselves And Others (Hazelden Meditation Series) (Paperback)

I 'Love' the title (Worthy Of Love). I was interested from the perspective of recovery from Love Addiction.

I'll start by saying - I'm glad this book may bring some more attention to Love Addiction. It does cover many things about being loving. And for this - I want to give it a 4 1/2 star rating. And - if like me - want more insight into recovery from Love Addiction and/or unhealthy 'Rescuing' of others - I do Not like that this book - keeps implying to put others ahead of ourselves. If your trying to recover from this behavior - it perpetuates this. So on that level - I would rate it a 'One'.

I have lived a life of putting others first - helping people move, listening to peoples problems, needy people, codependant people, one-sided selfish people.
People who take take take. This book does Not warn about these issues.

I'm not saying I don't help people now. I'm saying - I more so identify IF someone is 'healthy' - willing - able, capable of resiprosity - THEN I'm open to all this 'loving' stuff.

If you lose yourself in 'others' - then I think this book will not be helpful.
If you can take from the good points in here - I suggest you get this book.

This is NOT a daily meditation book - but rather a WEEKLY.

I just don't believe in loving myself 'through' others (anymore).
I believe - love yourself First - then if you can help and love others -
without harming yourself - then do so.

Sincerely, Scott MacNeil.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meditations, June 28, 2010

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Mary J. Rowe (Anaheim, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Worthy of Love: Meditations On Loving Ourselves And Others (Hazelden Meditation Series) (Paperback)

Studying yoga the past 6 years has taught me meditation is a daily essential. Worthy of Love: Meditations on Loving Ourselves and Others gives one another aspect of the journey to know yourself more completely.