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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.

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DEAR FRIEND by Michelle Maros | Introduction

 

The Reverend Dr. John F. Ross is the Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, where he shepherds global engagement with the Saint John’s Bible—the first handwritten illuminated Bible in over 500 years. In this episode of The Leader’s Way, Brandon Nappi asks John to tell the story of how this artistic and beautiful Bible came to be, from the early inspirations of renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to the Bible's commissioning by a Benedictine monastery and its subsequent travels across the world. 

 
Explore more of the history and images from The Saint John’s Bible project here: https://saintjohnsbible.org/ 

 
Host: Brandon Nappi 

Guest: John Ross 


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78: Saint John's Bible with John Ross

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Reportagen aus dem Alltag in Deutschland: Arbeit, Freizeit, Gesellschaft, Traditionen. Lern Landeskunde und Wortschatz mit Beiträgen über verschiedene Berufe, Hobbys, Probleme oder Gewohnheiten der Menschen in Deutschland. Ein Audio-Format für Fortgeschrittene auf Niveaustufe C1.

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Deutsch lernen (C1) | Nudging: ein Schubs zur Verhaltensänderung

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Die Langsam gesprochenen Nachrichten der DW bieten von Montag bis Samstag aktuelle Tagesnachrichten aus aller Welt. Das langsam und verständlich gesprochene Audio trainiert das Hörverstehen. Zusätzlich gibt es den vollständigen Text zum Mitlesen. Die Audio-Datei kann auch heruntergeladen werden.

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Deutsch lernen (B2/C1) | Langsam Gesprochene Nachrichten vom 06.01.2026

Testet euer Wissen mit interaktiven Übungen: 

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Mit dem Top-Thema könnt ihr euch gleichzeitig über Neues aus aller Welt informieren und euren Wortschatz erweitern. Wir bieten euch zwei leicht verständliche Berichte mit Vokabelangaben und Fragen zum Text pro Woche. 

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Deutsch lernen (B1) | Deutschlands Probleme mit der Digitalisierung

Listen to an excerpt of THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM by Laura Dave and narrated by Rebecca Lowman, Tessa Albertson, Colin Donnell, and CJ Wilson. 

THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM Audiobook Excerpt

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Die Langsam gesprochenen Nachrichten der DW bieten von Montag bis Samstag aktuelle Tagesnachrichten aus aller Welt. Das langsam und verständlich gesprochene Audio trainiert das Hörverstehen. Zusätzlich gibt es den vollständigen Text zum Mitlesen. Die Audio-Datei kann auch heruntergeladen werden.

Hier geht's zur Übersichtsseite: dw.com/langsamenachrichten


Deutsch lernen (B2/C1) | Langsam Gesprochene Nachrichten vom 07.01.2026

Explore "Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach (1988)", one of the most important works by Faith Ringgold, a renowned artist, writer, and activist. This monumental quilt, the first in a series of five, tells the story of a young girl who dreams of flying from her Harlem rooftop to celebrate her own freedom and self-possession.

This exhibition dives into Ringgold’s artistic influences and the lasting impact she has had on later generations of artists. Alongside Tar Beach, visitors will see works from the Guggenheim New York collection by European modernists such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, who inspired Ringgold, and contemporary American artists such as Tschabalala Self and Sanford Biggers, whose work reflects her legacy.

The Reach of Faith Ringgold is organized by Naomi Beckwith, Deputy Director and Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator, with support from Saria AlMidani, Assistant to Chief Curator. It is the third exhibition in the series Collection in Focus.

Faith Ringgold, "Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach," 1988. Acrylic paint, canvas, printed fabric, ink, and thread. 74 5/8 x 68 1/2 inches (189.5 x 174 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York Gift, Mr. and Mrs. Gus and Judith Leiber, 1988 88.3620. © 2024 Faith Ringgold / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, Courtesy ACA Galleries, New York. Photo: Ariel Ione Williams © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York

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Inspiration

Listen to an excerpt from SPIRITUAL HYGIENE by Iyanla Vanzant

SPIRITUAL HYGIENE Audiobook Excerpt

Transcript:
Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) was at the forefront of experimental art in Europe during the first half of the twentieth century. As she tested the potential and limits of visual communication, Münter found inspiration in her everyday world. She revitalized the traditionally lesser-regarded genres of landscape, still life, and portraiture, unlocking their capacity for radical originality. Rather than portraying her surroundings with illusionistic realism, the artist spoke of “feeling the contents of things” and “conveying an essence.” Yet the simplicity of her images often belies their layered complexity. This exhibition reframes Münter’s rigorous practice and underscores her deep commitment to subjects grounded in life—thereby challenging modernist narratives that privilege nonrepresentational art. 

Münter’s work reflects the creative possibilities inherent in place and community. On view for the first time in the United States are early photographs Münter took during her extended stay in this country from 1898 to 1900. At age twenty-three, she acquired a portable box camera and honed her understanding of composition and light. Her “great leap forward,” as she later described her expressive turn, came in 1908 when she returned to her native Germany after formative journeys abroad, where she began developing her distinctive palette. This breakthrough led to Münter’s founding affiliation with two important artist collectives: Neue Künstlervereinigung München (New Artists’ Association of Munich, 1909–11) and Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider, 1911–14). The transnational and wide-ranging approach of the latter especially resonated with her cosmopolitan sensibilities.  

Fluent in multiple languages, Münter moved easily across linguistic boundaries and cultivated an extensive international network. From 1915 to 1920, overlapping with World War I, she lived in exile in neutral Sweden and Denmark. A rich exchange with Nordic modernisms, through exhibitions and personal connections, prompted shifts in her artistic style. Her paintings of the 1920s and ’30s, produced in France and Germany, illustrate her experimentation and adaptation during a time of expanding opportunities for women and mounting political unrest. These experiences laid the foundation for a life defined by broad curiosity—one rooted in local encounters yet profoundly informed by a belief in our shared humanity.

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