Dear Friend
Daily Love Notes for Contemplation, Connection, and Clarity (365 Days)
Published on 18. December 2025
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-4002-5262-6 (ISBN)
Description
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Experience a year of introspection, transformation, and personal growth as you connect to the desires of your heart and live in alignment with them each and every day. These 365 profound, heartfelt reflections from Michelle Maros (founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life and cohost of the widely loved podcast, Life Happens with Barb & Michelle) offer the inspiration you seek as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
In Dear Friend, Michelle writes to you with the warmth and wisdom of a trusted friend, offering daily, bite-sized, loving notes that encourage connection, resilience, and true self-care. In just a few minutes each day, this book will offer you a daily reprieve when you feel burned out, beaten down, or overwhelmed by the strains and stresses of modern life. Here, you'll find encouragement to reconnect with your foundation and rebuild your strength from within. Because when you cultivate a deep connection from within yourself, you are equipped to manage all that comes your way.
Inside Dear Friend you will find:
365 reflections to fuel your personal growth day by day
Daily reminders to motivate and encourage you to live in alignment with your desires
A convenient ribbon marker to mark your progress throughout the year
With an exquisitely foiled cover and luxe packaging, this book is an ideal gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, or even as a gift for yourself to begin a new yearly practice.
Whether you're seeking motivation, confidence, or a deeper sense of peace, Michelle's heartfelt words of encouragement will guide you to align with your truest self, one day at a time. You deserve this journey, because as Michelle says, you are always worthy.
Experience a year of introspection, transformation, and personal growth as you connect to the desires of your heart and live in alignment with them each and every day. These 365 profound, heartfelt reflections from Michelle Maros (founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life and cohost of the widely loved podcast, Life Happens with Barb & Michelle) offer the inspiration you seek as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
In Dear Friend, Michelle writes to you with the warmth and wisdom of a trusted friend, offering daily, bite-sized, loving notes that encourage connection, resilience, and true self-care. In just a few minutes each day, this book will offer you a daily reprieve when you feel burned out, beaten down, or overwhelmed by the strains and stresses of modern life. Here, you'll find encouragement to reconnect with your foundation and rebuild your strength from within. Because when you cultivate a deep connection from within yourself, you are equipped to manage all that comes your way.
Inside Dear Friend you will find:
365 reflections to fuel your personal growth day by day
Daily reminders to motivate and encourage you to live in alignment with your desires
A convenient ribbon marker to mark your progress throughout the year
With an exquisitely foiled cover and luxe packaging, this book is an ideal gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, or even as a gift for yourself to begin a new yearly practice.
Whether you're seeking motivation, confidence, or a deeper sense of peace, Michelle's heartfelt words of encouragement will guide you to align with your truest self, one day at a time. You deserve this journey, because as Michelle says, you are always worthy.
Reviews / Votes
'Michelle hasn't just given us a book-she's given us a daily lifeline. 'Dear Friend' isn't filled with empty affirmations or feel-good phrases that she throws against a wall just to see if they'll stick. It's clear these words come straight from her heart, and you can feel that in every line. It's evident as you turn each page that Michelle Maros has been through some things, and that lived experience brings a depth and intimacy to each day shared with her that sets this book apart.What makes 'Dear Friend' so special is how personal it feels. It's not your typical daily journal; Michelle's voice is warm and honest, it feels like a trusted friend kicking it with you on a long drive. Yes, it's meant to be read one day at a time-but good luck stopping yourself from devouring it cover to cover. I couldn't help myself.
This book isn't just for people who already love daily affirmations. It's for anyone searching for meaning, comfort, or simply a moment of stillness. Michelle has created something truly rare: a companion for the days when you need grounding, encouragement, or just to know that you are not alone. 'Dear Friend' is exactly what my heart didn't know it was missing-and I have a feeling it'll be that for many others, too.' * Tyler Merritt is an actor, comedian, viral sensation, activist, founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of the memoir, I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America * 'This book will help you silence your inner critic and awaken your inner wisdom. 'Dear Friend' is a transformative daily companion, and each page provides a gentle yet powerful reminder of your worth. Drawing on years of her insight and wisdom, Michelle has created more than just a book; this is a daily healing session you can carry with you wherever you go. This book offers a path to daily peace, one day at a time. Grab this for yourself and your friends!' * Yasmine Cheyenne, Wellness Expert and Author of The Sugar Jar * ''Dear Friend' is a hand on the shoulder when you are certain you are alone. Michelle has written a book of small lanterns, bright enough to guide us through darkness, quiet enough to remind us of our own light.' * Frederick Joseph, New York Times bestselling author of Patriarchy Blues and This Thing of Ours * ''Dear Friend' is an invaluable work of daily reminders, inspiration and the clarity we need to live a vibrant life. Michelle Maros is a gift of calm, ease and joy everyone can benefit from.' * Tara Stiles - founder of Strala Yoga * 'I talk about our 'I got you people' and 'Dear Friend' embodies that in such a way, that it feels like they are literally with you. This book will help you remember you are held and who doesn't need that? You'll want to carry a copy on you at all times and I guarantee you'll be gifting it to all of your own 'I got you people'. The wisdom, the compassion, the grace-this book is the balm our world needs and I do not say that lately. You will be changed in the best, most compassionate, and loving way possible. It changed my life and I can't wait for the rest of the world to get a hold of this gem.' * Jennifer Pastiloff best-selling author of Proof of Life * 'This book is a beacon of light for anyone seeking encouragement and grounding in their daily life. Michelle's daily love notes remind us of our worth, our strength, and the beauty of being present.' * Alex Elle, New York Times bestselling author of How We Heal * 'With the utmost love and care, Michelle has gathered her innermost pearls and deepest lessons into a beautifully comforting collection. Each entry feels like a gentle hand on your back, reminding you that you are not alone. Whether you're navigating a relationship rough patch or rumbling with your own perfectionism, there is a lesson in here that will meet you where you are. I'm lucky enough to call Michelle a friend, and reading her words, each beginning with 'dear friend,' felt like receiving the kindest reminder that healing is possible. Thank you, Michelle, for this incredible contribution to the world.' * Amina AlTai, executive coach, Bestselling author, The Ambition Trap *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Focus
Product notice
With ribbon marker(s)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4002-5262-6 (9781400252626)
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Michelle Maros embodies a profound passion for guiding individuals toward happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life (TM) and the creator of the popular podcast Barb Knows Best, Michelle leads a mission to improve mental health and wellness through transformative workshops, impactful courses, and a nurturing online community.
Under her guidance, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has become a leader in the mental health and mindfulness space, reaching over 60 million people with inspirational content and practical tools that empower individuals to prioritize self-care and embrace mindfulness in their daily lives.
Together with her mother, Barb, she co-hosts the podcast Barb Knows Best (TM), where they explore mental health and wellness in a family-friendly atmosphere. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal growth while discussing how to manage stress, build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
A sought-after keynote speaker, armed with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle is not just a voice of encouragement but also a registered yoga teacher and an advocate for mindfulness, holding multiple certifications in meditation and personal empowerment. She leads workshops at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University and founded The Barb Schmidt Fellowship for Cultivating Community Involvement, where she inspires others to embrace the life-changing benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
With every action, Michelle reminds us that the journey to inner peace and empowerment is not just a destination-it's a powerful collective movement toward a brighter, more compassionate world.
Under her guidance, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has become a leader in the mental health and mindfulness space, reaching over 60 million people with inspirational content and practical tools that empower individuals to prioritize self-care and embrace mindfulness in their daily lives.
Together with her mother, Barb, she co-hosts the podcast Barb Knows Best (TM), where they explore mental health and wellness in a family-friendly atmosphere. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal growth while discussing how to manage stress, build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
A sought-after keynote speaker, armed with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle is not just a voice of encouragement but also a registered yoga teacher and an advocate for mindfulness, holding multiple certifications in meditation and personal empowerment. She leads workshops at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University and founded The Barb Schmidt Fellowship for Cultivating Community Involvement, where she inspires others to embrace the life-changing benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
With every action, Michelle reminds us that the journey to inner peace and empowerment is not just a destination-it's a powerful collective movement toward a brighter, more compassionate world.