When you’re the strong one, people don’t give you permission to hurt.
IYANLA VANZANTWhen you’re the strong one, people don’t give you permission to hurt.
IYANLA VANZANTWhen you continue to give without receiving, the only thing you are proving is that you know how to be taken advantage of.
IYANLA VANZANTLoving 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 VANZANTIt is not what you hear, it is where you listen from within yourself that gives meaning to the message.
IYANLA VANZANTIf you should encounter angry or unkind actions today, take a deep breath, reach deep within and greet the lack of love with love.
IYANLA VANZANTBefore you find out who you are, you have to figure out who you aren’t.
IYANLA VANZANTEvery day is your day if you claim it. If you wait for somebody else to make it for you, you’re going to be disappointed.
IYANLA VANZANTBe patient with yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Know that all things are working in your favor. If you take one step toward the light of Spirit, Spirit will take five steps on your behalf.
IYANLA VANZANTAcceptance means that you know, regardless of what happened, that there is something bigger than you at work. It also means you know that you are okay and that you will continue to be okay.
IYANLA VANZANTWhen we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
IYANLA VANZANTChallenges come so we can grow and be prepared for things we are not equipped to handle now.
IYANLA VANZANTInstead 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.
IYANLA VANZANTGive yourself permission to smile a lot today. In fact, why not make it a habit!
IYANLA VANZANTWhen you make a decision and a commitment to do something good for yourself, it is like dropping a pebble in a pond. It has a rippling effect. The firmer the decision, the stronger the frequency and wider the range of things that will be reached.
IYANLA VANZANTWhen you can tell the story and it doesn’t bring up any pain, you know it is healed.
IYANLA VANZANTJust for today, allow yourself to embrace all that you are every moment. Know that you are a vessel of light. Allow yourself to release all doubts about your ability, the mistakes of the past, the fear of the future.
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