Iyanla Vanzant on acceptance
Iyanla Vanzant71 quotes“You do not have to love what is going on in your life, but you must accept that it, whatever it is, is going on. As long as you do not accept reality, you are powerless to define the role you will play.”
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Life will let you get away with something for a while, but sooner or later, you will pay the price. Everything you do in life causes the effects that you experience. When you get the bill, be prepared to pay.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant I am the one I have been looking for.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant When you don’t show up as who you are, people fall in love with who you’re not. Then when they find out who you are, that’s when they leave.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Listen for the instruction, instead of begging for the direction.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant When your life is working there will be an absence of drama.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant You can direct the outcome of any situation you face through the power of thought. Keep your thoughts focused on the best possible outcome for everyone involved and never allow yourself to be pushed where you don’t choose to be.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Each day, focus your attention on what you want. Each day, take one step that will bring you closer to it. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! The key is to identify it, claim it for yourself, and believe that you are worthy to have it.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Their issues are not your issues.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Sitting alone, listening to the sound of your breath, the beating of your heart is a reminder that you are sacred and blessed.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant It takes a lot more courage to let something go than it does to hang on to it, trying to make it better. Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring a situation. Letting go means accepting what is, exactly as it is, without fear, resistance, or a struggle for control.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant You have a right to your thoughts and feelings. Your feelings are always valid.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Loving yourself has nothing to do with being selfish, self-centered or self-engrossed. It means that you accept yourself for what you are. Loving yourself means that you accept responsibility for your own development, growth and happiness.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Challenges come so we can grow and be prepared for things we are not equipped to handle now.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant The only thing that goes on in your life is what your allow to go on in your life.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant Instead of running from what you don’t want, walk with commitment toward what you desire. Focus on where you are going rather than being obsessed with where you have been.
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Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink I come from a very non-accepting family but I’m very accepting.
Katy PerryKaty Perry When we learn to respond to disappointments with acceptance, we give ourselves the space to realize that all our experiences—good and bad alike—are opportunities to learn and grow.
Sharon SalzbergSharon Salzberg This is who the fuck I am.
Lady GagaLady Gaga I’m okay with having bad dance moves. I’m okay with having horrible lower teeth. That’s what makes me me, and for some reason, it’s worked out all right.
Katy PerryKaty Perry Acceptance is the key to be truly free.
Katy PerryKaty Perry To everyone who says this is wrong to feel like this say, ‘I was born this way baby.
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