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When one door closes, another one opens   September 2, 2010   by Iyanla Vanzant

When one door closes, another one opens September 2, 2010 by Iyanla Vanzant

DAVID JOHNSON · Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 10:42PM · 158 views
Many people ask, "Why can't I find a good relationship?" Perhaps it is because they haven't truly ended the last one. We hold onto people in our hearts and minds long after they have gone. We may hold onto anger, hurt and pain. We may be holding ideas of revenge and destruction. We hold onto romantic memories and special times using them as measuring sticks for anyone who comes along. We hold onto our hearts, protecting them from pain, our minds filled with memories and doubts. We believe our dreams are shattered and will never come true. With all of the stuff we hold on to, how can others get into our hearts? We must learn how to close the door on old relationships. We must sort through the rubbish, clear out the garbage and freshen up our hearts and minds to receive a new guest.

I Am closing the door on the past.

Excerpt from
Acts of Faith
by Iyanla Vanzant

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DAVID JOHNSON Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 10:50PM

THIS IS WHY I DONT STAY MAD AND ALWAYS AT PEACE... AT THE END OF THE DAY ,,I GOT TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT SHOW ME LOVE ALL DAY EVERYDAY ME AND MY WIFE ARE LIKE KIDS WE LOVE TO HAVE FUN AND THE KIDS ARE ON POINT THEY ARE LOVED SO THEY HAVE NO HANG UPS THAT I CAN SEE// BUT HOME SCHOOL WORK IS ANOTHER STORY ,,MY DAUGHTER IS TEACHING ME SPANISH I AM TRULY BLESSED ! THANK YOU LORD ! THANK YOU ! HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW AND I KNOW HE WATCHES OVER ME !!

Siebra Muhammad Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 7:00PM

I love Iyanla...I remember my mother giving me the book "Acts Of Faith" and "Yesterday I Cried" to read when I was about 14. I have enjoyed her writing ever since. Right now I am reading "One Day My Soul Just Opened Up"...

I would love to learn more Spanish..since we currently have 1/3 of Hispanic students entering our New Orleans schools...I haven't remembered any phrases from my high school Spanish class beyond "Buenos Dias", "Que Pasa", "Me Llamo Siebra," "Muy Bien," "Gracias," "Comprende," and "Amigo"...

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