When you continue to give without receiving, the only thing you are proving is that you know how to be taken advantage of.
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 VANZANTYou 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.
IYANLA VANZANTWhen we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
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 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.
IYANLA VANZANTWith all things in life, we do not get what we ask for, we get what we expect.
IYANLA VANZANTNothing destroys self-worth, self-acceptance and self-love faster than denying what you feel. Without feelings, you would not know where you are in life. Nor would you know what areas you need to work on. Honor your feelings. Allow yourself to feel them.
IYANLA VANZANTTheir issues are not your issues.
IYANLA VANZANTGratitude is like a magnet; the more grateful you are, the more you will receive to be grateful for.
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 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 VANZANTNo storm can last forever. It will never rain 365 days consecutively. Keep in mind that trouble comes to pass, not to stay. Don’t worry! No storm, not even the one in your life, can last forever.
IYANLA VANZANTIt is not your duty or responsibility to change the minds of other people. The nature of their thinking is advanced or limited by their experience. In your presence, they have an opportunity to learn about you and, perhaps, to grow.
IYANLA VANZANTChange doesn’t have to be hard, and healing doesn’t have to hurt. Surely by now you know that every thing happens for a reason! There is something better awaiting you on the other side of this.
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 VANZANTIf you don’t ask for what you need, the need will keep getting bigger.
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