685 Quotes by Iyanla Vanzant

Sometimes you have to lose everything in order to gain yourself.

I've always wanted people to know who they are from the inside. Then they can create the life they desire and deserve. I've always believed that my job was to facilitate the evolution of the human consciousness.

You set the standards for how you will be treated. People will treat you the exact way you treat yourself. So be good to you. Take time for yourself. Rest. Play. Shower yourself with affection, support, and gifts.

When anyone makes comments that are offensive to you, would you be willing to do the teaching?

As we learn to see each other through our spiritual eyes, the physical differences will cease to matter.

Why do we hold onto negativity? For some reason, we believe that others are affected by our experience of remaining upset, hurt or angry. Holding on to pain, anger, guilt or shame is the glue that binds us to the situation we want to escape.

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change

Respect you love one enough to know thay can handle your truth

At times I have long conversations with God. Sometimes I ask questions. I admit that there are also times when I let out my frustrations, fears, and anxieties in less than honorable ways. No matter what I pray about or how I pray about it, the result I always get is comfort.