I've always told the truth. I think that's been part of the foundation of my career. I don't put myself above people. I don't put myself different than people. And I, for one, know that none of us is immune. Iyanla Vanzant careerfoundationhave share on social
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. Iyanla Vanzant avoidblamebps Change image and share on social
What a blessing that God allows a life to come through your body, and then allows you to place that body in a body bag and take it out. I had to say that there's a magnificent something that God has for me to do, to give me that level of completion. That level of experience. It's unspeakable. Iyanla Vanzant bagblessbody share on social
Any time there is 'un-forgiveness' between people who love each other, there is suffering. Any time people face challenges that they really don't understand... there is suffering. Iyanla Vanzant challengefaceforgiveness Change image and share on social
I came from nothing. I came from the projects and welfare and ended up a millionaire with no frame of reference. I was bound to hit a wall sooner or later. Iyanla Vanzant bindendframe Change image and share on social
I hope that my story, I hope that my life is... an encouragement for people, especially in Brooklyn. I feel humbled and blessed. Iyanla Vanzant blessbrooklynencouragement Change image and share on social
I try not to set myself up as different or as a celebrity or special. I have a husband that can get on my nerves. I have kids that test my patience. I've got a cat I can't keep off the sofa. It's real. On a bad day, I'm reading 'Acts of Faith.' Iyanla Vanzant actbadcat share on social
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. Iyanla Vanzant basebusinesshard share on social
You have a right to say no. Most of us have very weak and flaccid 'no' muscles. We feel guilty for saying no. We get ostracized and challenged for saying no, so we forget it's our choice. Your 'no' muscle has to be built up to get to a place where you can say, 'I don't care if that's what you want. I don't want that. No.' Iyanla Vanzant buildcarechallenge share on social
Everyone has something that blocks us from the full experience and expression of our nobility. Iyanla Vanzant blockexperienceexpression Change image and share on social