About Lori Deschene Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and co-producer of the newly launched podcast Next Creator…
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How My Gratitude Journal Has Made Life More Fulfilling and Fun
“Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine. But most of all, be thankful.” ~Unknown Have you ever tried to keep a…
The Best Thing to Say to Someone Who Won’t Understand You
“He who loves understands, and he who understands loves. One who feels understood feels loved, and one who feels loved…
How to Trust That You’ll Be Okay No Matter What
“The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next.” ~Ursula K. Le Guin…
From the Spouse of a Narcissist: Here’s What You Need to Know
“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share…
How Unhealed Childhood Wounds Wreak Havoc in Our Adult Lives
“The emotional wounds and negative patterns of childhood often manifest as mental conflicts, emotional drama, and unexplained pains in adulthood.” ~Unknown…
Why Speaking My Truth Is the Cornerstone of My Recovery
“When I loved myself enough, I began leaving whatever wasn’t healthy. This meant people, jobs, my own beliefs and habits—anything…
How Listen to Your Body and Give It What It Needs
“And I said to my body softly, ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied,…
Why My Grandfather Was Happy Even When He Was Dying
“It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.” ~Tony…
5 Things to Remember When You Feel Ashamed of Your Flaws
If you asked me when I was younger what I wanted to be when I grew up, I may have…