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Iyanla Vanzant's Spiritual PathPosted: Sun 09/16/2012 02:00 PM
Born Rhonda Harris, Iyanla Vanzant rose from the broken pieces of her past to heal herself and help others. In a two-part conversation with Oprah on "Super Soul Sunday," Iyanla opened up about how she embraced her spirit and became who she is today.
Iyanla says a major milestone of her journey took place in her 20s when she changed her name. Watch as Iyanla reveals how she chose her new name and what it means. Plus, Iyanla shares the difference between Rhonda's belief in God and her own: The first time Iyanla Vanzant saw God, she says, God was a woman standing behind her in the mirror. The second time, Iyanla says, God came to her after she attempted suicide. Watch as Iyanla opens up about that experience: Today, Iyanla says she reads the Bible everyday—but never leaves home without her music. Find out why she says music ministers to her soul and see which songs are on her spiritual playlist: No matter what she's facing, Iyanla says there are 3 go-to prayers she turns to. Find out what they are: Iyanla Vanzant's Greatest TeacherPosted: Sun 09/16/2012 02:00 PM
Even in her darkest moments, spiritual teacher and author Iyanla Vanzant finds the light. On Christmas 2003, she lost her daughter Gemmia to a rare form colon cancer. She was 30 years old. "She was an exquisite, exquisite soul and an exquisite spirit," Iyanla says. "My greatest teacher."
A prolific journaler, Gemmia recorded had recorded her thoughts for more than 10 years. A few months after her death, Iyanla started reading all of her journals. Watch as Iyanla shares one of Gemmia's entries and what she learned from it: Today, Iyanla says she still feels her daughter's presence. Watch as she opens up about how she still communicates with Gemmia and what Iyanla thinks happens after we die: What's on Iyanla Vanzant's Spiritual Playlist?Posted: Fri 09/14/2012 08:01 AM
Iyanla Vanzant says music ministers to her soul—anything from Yolanda Adams to Eminem! Watch this sneak peek of Sunday's show to see what else is on Iyanla's spiritual playlist. Watch their conversation at 11 a.m. ET/PT this Sunday. You can also watch from anywhere in the world on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/OWNTV and Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday. Breathing Space: Chicago's Green City MarketPosted: Fri 09/14/2012 08:00 AM
Find some sweetness in your day. Take in the sight of plump peaches, homegrown green vegetables and all the best nature has to offer at Chicago's Green City Market. Iyanla Vanzant's Three Personal PrayersPosted: Fri 09/14/2012 12:00 AM
Iyanla Vanzant says she has three prayers that can be used in any situation. Find out what they are in this sneak peek of Sunday's episode! Watch their conversation at 11 a.m. ET/PT this Sunday. You can also watch from anywhere in the world on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/OWNTV and Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday. Advertisement
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