685 Quotes by Iyanla Vanzant

I have learned the hard way to mind my business, without judging who people are and what they do. I am more troubled by the lack of space being provided for the truth to unfold. Humans cannot seem to wait for or honor the truth. Instead, we make it up based on who we believe people should or should not be.

In love, there is a total acceptance of self, and a willingness to give of self without an expectation of receiving anything in return. When you love, you are not afraid to share the truth of who you are, and you accept the truth of others without judgment.

We set the standard of how we want to be treated. Our relationships are reflections of the relationships we have with ourselves.

Some children do what they’re told to do; some children do what they’re told not to do; all children do what they’re parents have done.

Everyone is always looking for their beloved. Well, why can't you be your own beloved? Fall in love with yourself.

The way you get more is by having a daily spiritual practice.

One of the ways that people avoid taking responsibility for their role in their own pain is what I call the BPs - blame and projection.

We have a tendency to always test people's love. 'I want to see how badly I have to behave before you'll leave me. Because I don't really think you want me anyhow.'

Affirm: I now willingly release all negative beliefs about myself, my life and all other people. I now forgive myself for thinking I ever did anything wrong. I am now filled with the love and the Power that I am. For this I am so grateful! And so it is!