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Fall Quote by Iyanla Vanzant

“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. Its a state of limbo. You are hanging on, ready to let go, afraid to fall, not wanting to hurt yourself, afraid you will hurt someone else. In the meantime, you pray the…” quote by Iyanla Vanzant
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“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. Its a state of limbo. You are hanging on, ready to let go, afraid to fall, not wanting to hurt yourself, afraid you will hurt someone else. In the meantime, you pray the other person will let go first so that you will not feel guilty.”

Iyanla Vanzant

About This Quote

Source Self‑Help Book: “Living in the Light”, Iyanla Vanzant, 2005

Being stuck in uncertainty creates a limbo where fear and guilt prevent decisive action.

In simple terms: Indecision breeds a painful in‑between state.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and choose a path.

Themes

growth fear decision‑making

Mood

empathetic motivational

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • relationship breakup
  • major life decision

Key Concepts

psychology of limbo emotional resilience personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you back from moving forward?
  • How can you release guilt responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Fear of hurting others may paralyze progress.

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