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Michelle Maros on Mindfulness, Self-Love, and Building Communities of Peace
The mindfulness coach, author, and community-builder shares how personal struggles shaped her mission to inspire clarity, compassion, and connection through daily practices and collective healing.
How the author, coach, and co-founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life channels personal challenges into tools for clarity, compassion, and connection
Michelle Maros has built her life and career around one guiding principle: turning life’s uncertainties into opportunities for growth, mindfulness, and connection. A mindfulness coach, self-love advocate, author, and co-founder of the non-profit Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, Michelle has touched thousands of lives through her workshops, online communities, and her podcast Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, which she co-hosts with her mother, Barb.
But Michelle’s journey into mindfulness wasn’t born of ease. It was her own struggles with anxiety and uncertainty that propelled her toward finding daily practices that nurture empathy, compassion, and resilience. “I know what it means to feel stuck or uncertain, and I also know the power of showing up for yourself daily in small ways. “The challenges I’ve faced have taught me the value of empathy, understanding, and keeping an open heart.”
A Book Born from Daily Rituals of Love
Her latest book, Dear Friend – Daily Notes for Contemplation, Connection and Clarity, is a reflection of the wisdom and encouragement that has shaped her own life. Michelle describes the book as “a loving voice of encouragement or inspiration for people who need a morale boost, comfort when feeling sad or down, and optimism when life feels hard.”
The inspiration for the book stems from a simple yet powerful childhood tradition: every morning before school, Michelle’s mother would read an inspirational passage or poem to set a positive tone for the day. Years later, that practice has come full circle through Michelle and Barb’s work with Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, where they have shared daily messages of encouragement and mindfulness for over a decade.
“I’ve been privileged to watch the impact that small, meaningful messages can have on just about anyone,” Michelle explains. “It was my wish to give anyone out there who needs to hear a loving note of inspiration, something they can look to each day, or whenever they need it most.”
Lessons in Resilience and Empathy
Michelle believes deeply in the transformative power of lived experience. She acknowledges that every challenge—no matter how difficult—brings with it lessons that can be used to foster growth and compassion. “I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all for life, but I do trust that each challenge or difficulty teaches us a new skill set or lesson,” she says.
This philosophy has guided her mission with Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, where she’s witnessed how accessible mindfulness tools can shift lives. Through practices rooted in self-awareness, intention, and daily rituals, she empowers people to find clarity even in moments of chaos.
Balancing Many Roles with Mindful Boundaries
As an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and community-builder, Michelle wears many hats. Yet, she insists that balance is achievable when guided by love for her work and a commitment to boundaries.
“It’s not always easy to juggle the different aspects of my work, but because I truly love what I do, I am able to maintain perspective and know my limits,” she reflects. “I know that I am my best self, in all aspects, when I have quiet alone time, and when I’m able to regroup and recharge.”
Michelle also credits her strong support system and values-aligned collaborators for enabling her to focus on what matters most. “None of us can do it all alone, and I’ve found that community and a shared vision are key to sustainable, meaningful growth.”
The Power of Community in Healing
At the heart of Michelle’s mission lies a belief in the necessity of community and connection. In an age where hyper-independence and disconnection are increasingly common, she sees building compassionate communities as essential for both personal and collective healing.
“I don’t believe that human beings were meant to be so separated from one another,” Michelle emphasizes. “I believe in the power of community and combined efforts to create change and promote a more peaceful, harmonious existence. Building caring, compassionate communities is how we start to see and feel change.”
A Steady, Loving Voice
With Dear Friend, Michelle Maros offers readers not just daily notes, but a steady hand to hold through life’s inevitable ups and downs. Through her work as an author, mindfulness teacher, and advocate for inner peace, she continues to remind the world that small, intentional practices can create profound ripples of change.
For anyone searching for clarity, compassion, or simply a reminder that they are not alone, Michelle Maros is a voice worth listening to—and a guide worth following on the journey toward peace.
