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Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved Fred Rogers, showing appreciation for parents whose children are grown as well as giving advice to those parents raising young ones.

We all have friendships that we have maintained over the years. But now more than ever, it’s easy to lose connection with those who you care about - and the uncomfortable feeling of being disconnected from our friends is all too common. The 50/50 Friendship Flow offers a conscious path to not simply maintain friendships, but to deepen those relationships to support connection and bring joy and a sense of purpose to both of you.

When Craig Cooper and Walker Hayes met, Walker was an alcoholic atheist reeling from the backlash of a failed music career. Through their unlikely friendship, Craig’s life demonstrated the love of Christ in a way that shattered Walker’s misconceptions of Christianity, ultimately leading him down the path to a dramatic conversion. The two are now close as brothers, choosing to be next-door neighbors, and ripped out the fence between their homes as a testament to the power of the gospel to break down barriers and unite people together in Christ.

In a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever. In this short book, famous Roman politician and philosopher Cicero offers a compelling guide to finding, keeping, and appreciating friends. With wit and wisdom, Cicero teaches not only how to build friendships but also why they must be a key part of our lives. For, as Cicero says, life without friends is not worth living.

Set great boundaries and unlock true freedom in your relationships—even if you've felt completely overwhelmed and powerless in the past. Do you constantly find yourself stretched thin, feeling as though you're living for others and neglecting yourself? Do you struggle to maintain a healthy balance between your personal life and work, constantly feeling like you're on the verge of burning out? You're not alone.

Skip the small talk and learn how to build a supportive community, engage with new people, and cultivate authentic, long-lasting friendships at every stage of life. It sometimes seems like everyone has a big, happy, fulfilling social life, full of lifelong friendships...except you. As we grow older and school friendships fade, it can be difficult to meet new people and cultivate meaningful friendships. How do you strike up a conversation with a stranger? How do you move from mutual acquaintances to real friends?

Are you consumed with a busy life but unsure how to slow down? Do you desire connection within your community and think, Absolutely, but I don't have time for that or I can't create that? What if there was another way through it all, a way to find those moments of peace and to create a time for honest, comfortable connection? What if meeting neighbors and connecting with friends was as simple as showing up and being available?

A memoir of the author's decades-long friendship and spiritual journey with the late singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard Cohen. Funny, revealing, self-aware, and deeply moving, Matters of Vital Interest is an insightful memoir about Eric Lerner's relationship with his friend, whose idiosyncratic style and dignified life was deeply informed by his spiritual practices.

Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by an adult autism diagnosis? Do you struggle with daily challenges and want to leverage the unique strengths autism brings? Look no further. "Adult Autism Essentials" offers practical advice and insights to improve daily life, build stronger relationships, and access necessary resources.

Are you tired of pretending you're always happy for your friends' successes—while secretly feeling a twinge of satisfaction when they fail? We Love to See Our Friends Fail: The Unspoken Truth About Jealousy, Insecurity, and Hidden Rivalries confronts the dark corners of human emotion we're often too ashamed to admit. Drawing on raw confessions, reflective exercises, and eye-opening insights, this book unravels why we sometimes root against the people we claim to care about.

This book is the feedback you need to manage your relationships well. You should feel comfortable facing some old habits you want to divorce because of their unfavorable impact on you. Looking inward is now easier. The more you know and understand yourself, the better you become at choosing your friends.

Irgendwann kommt der Moment, in dem man sich fragt: Wann genau ist das eigentlich passiert? Plötzlich sind die Freunde mitgealtert, der eigene Jahrgang wirkt erschreckend erwachsen, und die Lesebrille wird zum unverzichtbaren Begleiter. Doch bevor wir uns in Anti-Aging-Cremes und Nostalgie verlieren, sollten wir eines erkennen: Die zweite Lebenshälfte hat verdammt viel zu bieten!

Café der Begegnung greift eben jenes auf. Sich wirklich und echt, nicht to go" zu begegnen. Kaffee zu trinken und mit der Aufmerksamkeit und vollem Interesse bei einander sein. Wir Musiker & Künstler geben etwas Leben preis. Themen wie, Inneres Kind, Gewalt gegen Männer, Frauen und Kinder, Angst, Toxische Beziehungen, Realität und Traum & alles in allem verbunden in der Liebe, das Ausbrechen aus sich heraus um wieder der Schönheit des Lebens zu begegnen, und ... Lust auf einen Kaffee?

In her honest, down-to-earth style (with nothing off-limits!) TV star and online agony aunt Georgia shares the lessons she's learnt about family, relationships and love. No matter how much time you have to delve in, you will find the perfect pick-me-up inside. Have a break with a short essay or dive into a longer chapter, all featuring Georgia's best pieces of advice at the end.

They say friends are the family we choose. And that choosing—the joy of loving and being loved by someone who isn't genetically obligated to share life with us—adds priceless worth to our days, but also great risk. Because hurt can happen even in the closest friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. The loss can be staggering. As we struggle to digest the pain and confusion, we wonder, How could this happen? And what do I do now? Beloved author Elizabeth Laing Thompson comes alongside listeners as they process their struggling friendships.

Sharp, irreverent and very funny women's fiction for women who won't put up with being told to step aside! Isn't it about time we talked about you? Tessa, Sandra and Harriet have been best friends through first crushes, careers, marriage and the trials of motherhood. After 20 years of taking care of everyone else's every needs, they've found themselves hitting the big 5-0 and suddenly asking themselves, 'What about me?' Sandra has a sordid secret, and Harriet is landed with her ailing mother-in-law.

Do you ever secretly wonder if you’re the only one deep in the mess of life, facing circumstances and struggles that are difficult to talk about? Madison Grace Weeks assures you that you're not! Through her personal stories and relatable insights, Madison equips you to silence self-doubt, break free from shame, and build meaningful friendships. She reveals how vulnerability can lead to the connection and healing you crave.

Connected But Apart explores the delicate balance between intimacy and distance in a world that is more connected than ever. Through a blend of personal stories, psychological insights, and cultural reflections, this book delves into the paradox of modern relationships. Whether it’s between partners, family members, friends, or even strangers, the book examines how technology, social expectations, and individual fears can create both closeness and separation.

In a world where the quest for genuine connection is ever-present, "1111 Affirmations for the Heart" emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Amidst the chaos of daily life, the essence of self-love, deep romantic connections, nurturing family ties, and enriching friendships often gets lost. The challenge lies in rekindling these vital relationships and nourishing the love within ourselves.

Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud listen that follows a fictitious group of eight 20- and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.