Oprah Winfrey gives you the stage? Shut your mouth. I said, 'I'm sorry for taking over your show.' She said, 'No, that's why we have you here.' Iyanla Vanzant mouthoprahshow Change image and share on social
I grew up in the Holiness Church, where prayer was an event. Iyanla Vanzant churcheventgrow Change image and share on social
I took my kids everywhere. I didn't have money for child care, so I took them to college with me and they sat in the hallway. Iyanla Vanzant carechildcollege Change image and share on social
My father never kissed me, hugged me or told me that he loved me. As my only living parent, he became the filter through which I saw myself, the possibilities for my life, the world and all men. He was a conflicted and dark filter. Iyanla Vanzant conflictdarkfather share on social
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. Iyanla Vanzant admitanxietycomfort share on social
I really don't have any weaknesses. I do have areas of my life that I am working on to grow, heal and evolve. Giving myself permission to rest is an area I am working on. Not rescuing my children and grandchildren is another area. Iyanla Vanzant areachildevolve share on social
People say I've had a difficult time in life. I think I've had an exciting time in life. Iyanla Vanzant difficultexcithave Change image and share on social
Everybody's got a 'thing.' Some 'things' are nice and quiet. Some 'things' have fangs and claws. Some 'things' stink and have slobber everywhere. Iyanla Vanzant clawfangnice Change image and share on social
I think most people think that a spiritual path or growing spiritually means that all of a sudden you'll be able to forecast the six lotto numbers and all your bills will be paid. Iyanla Vanzant billforecastgrow Change image and share on social