If you’re a woman reading this, you know how hard it can be to love yourself. We’re often talking ourselves down, over-thinking our achievements, apologizing for mistakes what we may or may not have made. But do we take enough time to love who we are? Or who we have the potential to be?
Try something different. Something scary. Try to win back yourself. To reclaim the love you once had for you. Or, if you’ve never even loved yourself, take some time to examine what you’re fighting within yourself and begin the journey to self-reconciliation. Is it easy? Not in the least. And it may take a while but…what, really, do you have to lose?
Nurture yourself. Cultivate. Begin to see yourself as the most important person that needs to be healthy and happy in your life, so that you can do the best for those that you love. Perfection is not the end game, self acceptance and self love are.
It’s liberating, frightening and surreal. I should know, it’s part of the path I’m walking. I’m far from reaching the full-potential finish line but I’m aware that it’s ok to be flawed, and that’s a great first step. Yes, I’m a rose and I come with thorns too…and that’s okay!
‘Love yourself, even a little bit each day, and your life will bloom into infinite joy’
Photography: Lyra Aoko
www.lyraokomedia.com
(Instagram: @lyraoko)
Flower crown: Maua Jua Crowns
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40 comments
maureen
May 29, 2017 at 8:16 am
???? wow
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 8:46 am
???❤
Tulia
May 29, 2017 at 8:22 am
Having a rough spell… Glad to have passed here… Lord help me learn that its okay to be flawed… #ThornsNRoses #FeelingEncouraged
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 8:46 am
Appreciate the good and the bad dear, only we can make ourselves feel good or bad ❤
Judy
May 29, 2017 at 8:27 am
Amazing post right there…..
What an inspiration to start the week…..
Thanks and God bless you…….
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 8:45 am
Bless you too Judy! Thank you for appreciating my post ??
Milanoi
May 29, 2017 at 8:29 am
Thank you for this Janet…just what i needed to hear on a Monday morning #ReadyToBloom
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 8:45 am
Glad to hear it my dear! Don’t ever underestimate the power you have ❤
Wambui M
May 29, 2017 at 8:50 am
Janet! This is so amazing, the photography, the words … Totally inspiring 🙂 Shine on!
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 10:25 am
Oh thank you Wambui! Lyra is so great at photography so it definitely adds to the blog ?
Dianah
May 29, 2017 at 9:11 am
Awesome… I can’t have enough of your blogs Janet.
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 10:24 am
Thanks Diana!
Joy Wahome
May 29, 2017 at 12:10 pm
This post came in right on time, feeling motivated. Thank you Janet for this! ❤❤
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 3:51 pm
So happy to hear that Joy! Wishing you the very best in your life journey
Violet
May 29, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Janet, this journey is such a replica of mine….. I thank God for your posts they reaffirm I am normal and someone is walking a path like mine…and…she has been put here to remind me what I need to do however hard it may seem. Keep going, for you are sure holding my hand. Stay Blessed Beautiful
Janet Mbugua
May 29, 2017 at 3:51 pm
Thank you for that Violet! Yes you’re completely normal and from what I see you’re in sync with your journey! More power to you!
Mugabi P
May 29, 2017 at 7:33 pm
This is a beautiful affirmation Janet ,
Actually regarding the choices I am making as I do things that scare the hell out if me,
God knows for sure-me playing small is no service to The Kingdom.
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 9:02 pm
❤❤❤
Jacinta wainaina
May 30, 2017 at 7:25 am
being a young university student your blogs are really encouraging .Thank you so much Janet.
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 10:26 am
Thank you so much for that comment Jacinta! All the best in Uni ❤
kate
May 30, 2017 at 9:53 am
i really needed to hear this..thanks Janet
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 10:24 am
You’re welcome Kate and tbnak you for appreciating my post!
Kinjo
May 30, 2017 at 10:56 am
Quite uplifting #selflove
Thank you Janet
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 9:02 pm
??❤
Valentine
May 30, 2017 at 12:17 pm
I often find myself blaming me and hating myself for things that have happened in my life even when it’s really not my fault, but you’re blogs always get my confidence shoot up high. Janet you’re a blessing and an inspiration to a lot of people. Keep up the amazing work. ??
Am beginning the journey to self-reconciliation today.
Love the photos by the way. ❤❤❤??
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Bless you Valentine ✨ I know the feeling, let’s hope that we’ll all learn to go easy on ourselves. We are all a work in progress!
Esther
May 30, 2017 at 12:26 pm
I read this post a while back and reading it again today just kinda of keeps me going, it helped me realize that I had let go of me so much and it’s time to show myself some love and caring. Thanks for reminding me that Janet.
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 8:53 pm
Oh thank you Esther! I hope you find some joy and peace within yourself ❤
Sherry mungai
May 30, 2017 at 12:55 pm
Janet you just hit the spot when I needed it most. Thank you for the reminder to love oneself first. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you on Sunday at koroga. The sweet soul I expected you to be. Continue blooming. Am right behind you. Lots of love
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 9:00 pm
Thank you dear! Thanks for being inspired by my words ❤
Snaida
May 30, 2017 at 6:38 pm
Wow! Thanks for this Janet. It’s like you are talking to me and addressing my challenges. Feeling inspired!!
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 8:45 pm
I’m so glad you feel inspired Snaida! Thank you!
ms.joy
May 30, 2017 at 8:28 pm
there’s she is at it again:living the highest truest version of herself:)
good job!
Janet Mbugua
May 30, 2017 at 8:51 pm
Thank you Joy ?
Esther Wachira
May 30, 2017 at 10:48 pm
Big up Janet! you always keep me in motion whenever i read your posts.your blogs has changed my perception about dealing with life issues and each day i read your blog am strenghened by your inspirational words.Keep up you may not know how many lives get transformed via this platform.God bless u
Ms Mole
June 2, 2017 at 8:38 am
Yes am a rose and I come with thorns too…and that’s okay!!!! This is now my mantra each and every morning!
This article is so amazing and inspiring…Thanks Janet for always bring out the positive spirit and will to continue blooming each second in us! God bless you!
Janet Mbugua
June 2, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Oh thank you for your comment! Let’s embrace who we are, thorns and all ❤
AMOS RONO
June 27, 2017 at 1:02 pm
you are the heart of my wife mbugua
Eunice
August 16, 2017 at 12:55 pm
your silent follower, big up for the inspiring words and keep it up
Janet Mbugua
September 24, 2017 at 11:43 am
Bless you Eunice ??