We Have to Let Go of Who We Are to Discover Who We Can Become
“When I let go of who I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lau Tzu
In the spring of last year, a number of events challenged my sense of self and my sense of direction.
In March I realized …
Posts by Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. For daily wisdom, join the Tiny Buddha list here. You can also follow Tiny Buddha on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
30 Accomplishments to Be Proud Of
“Do something now that will make the person you’ll be tomorrow proud.” ~Unknown
A while back someone asked me to list my greatest accomplishments for 2012.
As I racked my brain, I thought of a few professional achievements that made …
10 Ways to Have Peaceful, Loving Relationships
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” ~Dalai Lama
Though Valentine’s Day is coming up next month, this is not a post about romance. It’s about any relationship—with your brother, your mother, your coworker, or …
Book Giveaway and Author Interview: 52-Week Life Passion Project
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It’s not easy to do something …
The Top 10 Tiny Buddha Insights from 2012
Happy almost 2013!
It seems like just yesterday I wrote “Happy almost 2012!” before summarizing the top lessons from 2011.
I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, as I like to think that any moment is an ideal time …
New Year’s Tiny Wisdom Buy One Give One eBook Sale
To celebrate the New Year, I decided to run a second Tiny Wisdom eBook sale (as I previously did on my birthday in August).
For today only, if you purchase the Tiny Wisdom eBook series (5 eBooks for $19.97), …
Tiny Buddha Book Holiday Giveaway, Week 4
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To celebrate the holiday season, I’ve decided to …
10 Powerful Gifts to Give and Receive Today
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” ~Ruth Ann Schabacker
Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, or how you honor it, there’s no denying this is an emotionally loaded time of year.
We either remind ourselves how …
35 Simple Ways to Be Beautiful
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” ~Sophia Loren
Even though I got Joey McIntyre from The New Kids on the Block to sign my scoliosis back brace in the …
Choose Your Battles: Fighting Less in Relationships
“A more peaceful way to live is to decide consciously which battles are worth fighting and which are better left alone.” ~Richard Carlson
Have you ever been in a relationship that seemed more like work than fun? Where every day …
Tiny Buddha Book Holiday Giveaway, Week 3
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To celebrate the holiday season, I’ve decided to do a …
Relationships That Hurt: When Enough Is Enough
“Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it’s better to leave them broken than hurt yourself trying to put it back together.” ~Unknown
There was a time when I was quite black-and-white with relationships. I either trusted you implicitly, assuming you’d never …
Tiny Buddha Book Holiday Giveaway, Week 2
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This is the 2nd in a series of 4 holiday …
Buy Less: Take the Fear and Compulsion Out of Shopping
by Lori Deschene
“Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.” ~Democritus
Around the holidays we tend to talk more about consumerism. Especially knowing that Black Friday started even earlier than usual this year (on …
Tiny Buddha Book Holiday Giveaway, Week 1
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To celebrate the holiday season, I’ve decided to …
Interview and Giveaway: A Spiritual Renegade’s Guide to the Good Life
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Though we may all have varied …
Letting Go of Stress Around Your Goals: 4 Tips to Help You Relax
“Control is never achieved when sought after directly. It is the surprising consequence of letting go.” ~James Arthur Ray
I have always been a bit of a control freak, and if I’m not mindful, it can suck the joy …
Groove for Good and Inspirational Bracelet Giveaway
Buddha Groove was one of the first sponsors on tinybuddha.com, and a natural fit given the company’s mission and message—to share wisdom through inspiring Buddhist art and artifacts, including statues, home accents, and more.
A family-owned business based in New …
JUICE Energy-Tracking App Launches Today with Tips from Tiny Buddha
I may be the only person within my social group who doesn’t own an iPhone—but I’m seriously considering changing that now.
It’s largely because I recently contributed a series of tips to a fun new energy-tracking app called JUICE, …
5 Ways to Validate Yourself: Be Part of Your Support System
“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” ~Louise L. Hay
We all have techniques we depend on to lift our spirits when we’re feeling down about ourselves or …
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