Authors
Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha, a widely read website offering insights on mindfulness and personal growth. She writes books and articles on self-compassion and practical wisdom, focusing on mindful living and emotional well-being.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Lori Deschene

Healing as the Art of Becoming Whole
At first glance, Lori Deschene’s reflection reframes healing as something far more fluid than a neat recovery. Rather than a finish line we cross once and for all, it becomes an evolving process of discovery—one in which...
Created on: 5/15/2026

Self-Compassion in Imperfection and Everyday Progress
Lori Deschene’s reminder begins by dismantling a quiet but exhausting assumption: that we’re supposed to be flawless before we’re allowed to feel proud or at peace. By stating “Nobody’s perfect,” she normalizes what many...
Created on: 3/11/2026