685 Quotes by Iyanla Vanzant

When you spend more time being angry, hurt, and upset about what happened, you pretty much barricade the door of what is possible.

I let forgiveness rest upon all things. Then forgiveness will be given to me.

Self-trust is about having an inner voice, being connected to that inner voice, learning how to hear and follow that voice, and doing the personal healing work required to make sure that the voice you hear brings your best interests to the forefront of your mind. Connecting.

You can’t just cry about the pain. You can’t just pray about the pain. You must eliminate the pain.

Forgiveness is not an easy chore to undertake, nor is it for the weak. I forgive you, God, for leaving me out here to figure out all of this on my own. Yet forgiveness is the daily minimum requirement for a healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful life. I forgive my mind for believing that what was is what always has to be.

Before you find out who you are, you have to figure out who you aren’t...

I don’t think there’s such a thing as a selfish prayer. Prayer puts you in communication so you can talk about whatever you want to talk about.

When you can tell the story and it doesn’t bring up any pain, you know it is healed.

Father, let me remember You are here, surrounding me with Your everlasting Love, perfect peace, and joy. I pivot my attention to the natural dwelling place of my mind, my natural awareness. These are the thoughts that move and keep my mind safe in You, free of the ego’s ideas that hurt me. Let me remember You are here, and I am not alone.