Iyanla

I know of several people who were confused about Oprah's no holds barred conversation with Relationship Expert and Spiritual Advisor, Iyanla Vanzant.  Iyanla was a regular on Oprah's show about the same time Dr. Phil appeared.  Oprah's intention was to help both of them launch their own show when the timing was right.  Meanwhile, Barbara Walters contacted Iyanla about starting her own show.  She declined Barbara's offer because she was already in talks with Harpo.  According to Iyanla she kept thinking about the offer and decided to fast and pray about it.  She met with Oprah and her producers and told them about the offer and that God told her it was time.  Two weeks later Harpo contacted Iyanla and told her she should take the other deal.  Oprah said she wasn't about to go against God.

Iyanla eventually had a show which was cancelled after one season. It wasn't at all like the vision she had created for herself.  She compromised herself and went along with what the network wanted.  Most of the Oprah show was basically the two of them clearing the air and correcting any misunderstandings.  However, I learned several lessons from this show.

1)  Even the so called experts don't always have all the answers.  I like Iyanla and think she has a lot of good things to share based on her life experiences.  We all have lessons to learn in life. She said she needed to learn how to receive.  It got me thinking about what messages I receive in my life and refuse to accept.

2)  The show was an example of how two people heard something totally different from the same conversation.  It's important to make your intentions clear.

3)  You have to heal your past in order to move forward.

4)  God has his own timing.

5)  Stay true to yourself.