Few can speak on self-love as eloquently as renowned, spiritual coach and author Iyanla Vanzant. In the midst of promoting her latest book, Peace From Broken Pieces, we caught up with Vanzant briefly by phone to get her thoughts on the subject. Please leave comments with your tips on ways to better love self and community.
I have always admired your work and motivation. Our lives are so similar would love to meet and speak with you. I am a psychotherapist in missouri. please contact me via e-mail. you have encouraged me.. thank you
Today I had the opportunity to be in the presence of Iyanla Vanzant at Ida’s Idea Boutique. She is a very ordinary person with good energy bouncing from her. She did not act like all attention was suppose to be on her. I couldn’t believe how ordinary she was. I was about to have a fit, but I had to act like I was use to people of her status. Thank you Iyanla for being the real you.
Ms. Vanzant, I had the opportunity to view the second segment with you an Oprah. When I saw you I saw God. What courage you have. I was told not only do my personality, character, and spiritual existance is the same as yours but we do look a like, short hair and all. You are right. God uses our experiences to teach us lessons, as well as, prepare us for our purpose in life. That is where I am in life. I have learned my lesson and realize what he has for me is not just for me but for all Gods
children. I use my life experiences and art to minister to the youth, their parents, and the community. God had to sit me down because of my frustration with those he put in position to help others, then they abuses it. Yes, I have learned an it cost me my job. I am facing foreclosure but I have surrender it all. I have down moments, however, most of all I have great moments. Especially when I put my burdens aside and lift others. I am at peace. Togather we both will rise and be way better than we was before.
Beatrice Hardy
I trust and believe in God.
Iyanla: after watching you on Oprah yesterday I was compelled to share my thanks and my thoughts.
I too have heard the voice of God bring me back from the brink of suicide. I did not have a pistol, however I did have the pills. And I too today stand tall in knowing absolutly who I am. I too have lived my life through my choices. And I too made those choices based on what I was capable of at each junction in my life. I am also an author, with four books currently published and one ready to be published.
I too have survived being abused, abondoned and neglected as a child. Today I share my past, my present and my future path through my books. Your comment to Oprah when you said, you had to make the choices you made, the successes and the failures in order to completely know who you are. You have to learn in order to be ready to teach the world when God is ready for you. This is also my path. God has asked me to Speak and Save the Children.
My lifes path, and I am a Grandmother today has been and still is teaching me Gods way to achieve this request.
I would love to share my story with you. I would love to send you a copy of my book titled Rose’s World as I sincerely feel that at this time in our lives we share a spiritual goal.
Sincerely: Rose Brenda Lavis.
Iyanla, I have never wrote or posted a reply to any famous before but I have to thank you.I just read your latest book Peace from Broken Pieces. And of course I loved it. First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss of your daughter and best friend Gemmia. My mother and I were also best friends. We could not of been closer. And now I have that same relationship with my daughter. I think of my mom everyday. I wanted to thank you for all the help,guidance, and strength that you have given me through your wonderful books. I recently lost my job and at 49 years old it is so hard to find another one without a college degree.I have been going through a very rough time dealing with the possibilty of being homeless and not being able to take care of myself and my daughter. And I too was angry at GOD. Reading your books is like a friend coming to visit,and sharing your truth and some great advice for me so I can try and make my way through this. So thank you Iyanla from the bottom of my heart and from the deepest part of my soul. GOD bless you .
what happened to Iyanla’s june show on OWN station
Did she and Oprah have another disagreement?
Where is she ????????