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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or alone, you’re in the right place.
Welcome, new friend.
I know we all have crowded inboxes these days, and way too many people and things competing for our attention. So if you’re going to invite Tiny Buddha into your inbox, you probably want to know exactly what you’re getting—and why so many people have chosen to stay.
Well, the free gifts are a big draw.
Over the years, I’ve created challenges, workbooks, and eBooks to help with things like:
- feeling out of control
- dealing with hard times
- finding more joy in life
I recently put them all on one page for subscriber-only access, and I plan to add more over time. As a subscriber, you’ll get email updates whenever there’s a new free download—and who doesn’t like being in the know and getting free stuff?
But the main reason people sign up—and stay—is the blog content.
These aren’t thinly veiled marketing pitches. They’re authentic stories about the things we all struggle with but don’t always talk about. And they’re not only detailed and relatable but also insightful and practical, with takeaways you can actually use in your life.
Tiny Buddha has always been about vulnerable sharing—the kind that makes us feel seen and safe to share in return—and that hasn’t changed since 2009. That’s why people keep coming back, day after day, year after year.
This list might be for you if:
- You’re tired of advice that sounds good but doesn’t actually help
- You like honest stories that make you feel less alone
- You want practical tools, not just inspiration
You can choose how you hear from Tiny Buddha:
- Daily or weekly emails with the latest blog posts
- Or just occasional updates about new downloads, free events, Tiny Buddha books and calendars, and partner offers
I personally curate and edit the blog, create the products, and choose every partner.
It’s a tiny operation over here. A mom-and-pop shop—or really, just a mom shop.
Not much has changed behind the scenes over the last seventeen years, and I think that’s a big part of what keeps people coming back.
The internet has changed a lot, and it’s hard to know what’s real these days.
But Tiny Buddha still is. It’s still a space with heart, where real people share themselves openly because they truly want to connect and help.
A lot of people say it feels like home. So welcome home. On behalf of the whole community, we’re glad to have you here.
Lori Deschene, Tiny Buddha founder

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