• In The Meantime

  • Finding Yourself and the Love You Want
  • By: Iyanla Vanzant
  • Narrated by: Iyanla Vanzant
  • Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,407 ratings)

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In The Meantime

By: Iyanla Vanzant
Narrated by: Iyanla Vanzant
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What is the meantime? According to author and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, being in the "meantime" means being in a state of limbo. "When you are not happy where you are and you are not quite sure if you want to leave or how to leave, you are in the meantime," she explains. Rather than wallow in confusion, Vanzant encourages you to use the meantime as an opportunity to prepare yourself for true love. The first order of business is to clean house, starting with the basement, the place in the psyche where you store your most destructive thoughts. Room by room, Vanzant takes you through a metaphorical cleaning of the soul. This way, when your meantime days are over and love finally comes knocking on the front door, you'll have a clean house to welcome love into.
©1998 Iyanla Vanzant (P)1998 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

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Finished it with ease, starting the second one.

I could relate to every description of a relationship she spoke about. Sometimes even saw myself in that situation. Very helpful. Easy tone of voice to listen too.

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great book

it was great book I learned a lot about myself I wish you could read along with the books also

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Thank you

From the teachings given, ti the situations in the book used to paint examples, I enjoyed this. I learned. I seen myself in these situations. I cried for making comparisons ment that I had to tell yhe truth about me. I'm grateful.

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Great pointers

Good to listen to on a regular basic for reminder. I really enjoyed this book. Recommends

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Great Beginning Book

This is a great book when beginning the path of self-love and discovery. She is plain spoken and "frank"; very easy to understand the anecdotes and apply them to your life. Bravo !!

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Speaks to anyone in “their meantime”

Iyanla always speaks truth .. reminding us with her unique analogies of how to reflect and think on how we see ourselves and our truth . She reminded me of how to be happy “in my meantime” 💜

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The best understanding I’ve taken away for a good

Thanks for this book it touched on so many areas of life. The author put everything right there for the reader to understand

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Learning to be present in the Meantime

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio. I intend to listen to it again & again in order to marinate in the tools offered. I highly recommend for all people.

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Love Iyanla and her work. This book is a classic.

I've always loved this book!

Solid points on taking responsibility for our own lives.

Brilliant stories to support Iyanla's wisdom.

My only disappointment was that it wasn't longer. I feel like a lot of the content from the paper copy was missing.

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my favorite book

I read this book every time i find myself in the meantime. It saves me

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