Only YOU can march into your future with the security and willpower that is needed to take you to the next level. Only YOU can navigate the murky waters of life and come out the other side happier and healthier. Only YOU are responsible for the matters of your heart and how you want to settle them.
Listen; fatigue, burn-out, lack of inspiration, wanting to just sit quiet for a moment…I’ve been there. I was there not too long ago! I needed to experience what I don’t want in my life in order to embrace what I want for me and for those that matter to me too. Ultimately, that is love, happiness and success.
I’m not fooling myself that it will happen tomorrow, but I’m welcoming my season to own my bloom because no one else can! If I don’t make strides towards a future I’ve envisioned for myself and for my family then I’m fooling myself. Welcome your bloom or don’t.
That’s up to you and that’s something you’ll have to live with. Where are you in your season of bloom? Are you withered and worried? Are your thoughts and feelings scattered like the petal fall of a flower? Are you ready to bloom, thorns and all?
Thank you for following my Lady in Bloom series. I can’t wait to take you through the next phase of my journey as I immerse myself in introspection.
Why should I be unhappy? Every parcel of my being is in full bloom. (Rumi)
Indeed ?
Photography: Lyra Aoko
www.lyraokomedia.com
(Instagram: @lyraoko)
Flower crown: Maua Jua Crowns
(Instagram: @maua_jua_crowns)
43 comments
Carol
June 6, 2017 at 12:19 pm
???… On point Janet
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 9:17 am
Many thanks Carol ❤
Ms Mole
June 6, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Can’t wait to fully bloom too!!..ooh and the next phase of this beautiful journey too!!
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 9:17 am
Wishing you all the best in your season of bloom! Take it a day at a time and let no one stop you ???
maureen
June 7, 2017 at 9:05 am
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Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 9:16 am
❤❤❤
piera mwaniki
June 7, 2017 at 9:20 am
Indeed Janet uv encouraged me.no matter wat i have to get what is needed to get to my destiny.very powerful.thanks
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:07 pm
All the best dear!
Ruth Getobai nchagwa
June 7, 2017 at 9:48 am
Thanks Janet for sharing this,reminds me also that for one to grow,sometimes they need to get out of their comfort zones,no matter the uncertainty ahead. I tried this before and I won’t shy from taking another step in order to bloom
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:07 pm
Way to go Ruth! Trust me, I know the feeling and sometimes I’m still frightened of uncertainties. But we should learn to trust our journey ❤ All the best in yours!
Christine
June 7, 2017 at 10:00 am
on point girl! on point
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Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:05 pm
Thank you loads ?
Judy
June 7, 2017 at 10:53 am
Your posts have always made an impact and May God always bless you…..
Lady in bloom amazing….. ????
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:04 pm
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Judy
June 7, 2017 at 10:54 am
You always make an impact and lady in bloom series was amazing….. May God always bless you….. Can’t wait for the next face……
Judy
June 7, 2017 at 10:55 am
You always make an impact and lady in bloom series was amazing….. May God always bless you….. Can’t wait for the next phase
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Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Bless you Judy! Thank you ❤❤
Vitalyne
June 7, 2017 at 11:15 am
This series has been great…….That only me can choose when i should bloom….Is just so true…Thumbs up Janet….Am sooo waiting for the next series
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:04 pm
So happy to hear that! May you bloom beautifully ??❤
Rees
June 7, 2017 at 11:25 am
You can’t believe how your journey is impacting me. This series has been especially awesome.
Looking forward to the next phase. My life too is sort of moving to a new phase and I can only hope that the deliberate choices I have been making will pay eventually.
Asante Janet. Much love.
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:04 pm
That’s so great to hear Rees! The more embrace our seasons the better prepared we are to weather the sun and the storms. That’s what I think! All the best on your journey dear, thank you for following mine ❤
FEARLESS
June 7, 2017 at 11:43 am
Thank you for sharing this.so on point!
Janet Mbugua
June 7, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Thank you for appreciating the post! ❤
Violet
June 7, 2017 at 1:28 pm
This series has been so real to my life, each series spoke to my journey. Amazing. Thank you for the reminder that I am a flower and even when I wither and drop my petals and seeds I can sprout again and BLOOM, if I put my heart and mind to it.
This series has spoken to me in times I needed to hear those positive vibes. Be blessed. Aluta Continua!!!
Trice
June 7, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Good work. But I think you can do better with your blog outlay to be more reader friendly and fun. while checking the responses you are not sure they belong to which post and you have to confirm and reconfirm
Janet Mbugua
June 10, 2017 at 3:35 pm
Thanks for the tip!
David Muriithi
June 7, 2017 at 7:39 pm
Powerful. Simply powerful. ??
Janet Mbugua
June 8, 2017 at 8:07 am
❤❤??
Sheeh
June 7, 2017 at 9:52 pm
This phase was awesome and soo great I really appreciate your inspiration and making me realize my potential in a great way too that I didn’t know I was having… Bless you Janet you are great
Janet Mbugua
June 8, 2017 at 8:07 am
Thank you Sheeh! I love that you and appreciating my words and my season and for resonating with both! Bless ❤
Kui
June 8, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Thank you for that series I can totally relate.God’s blessings.
Kanini Janet
June 14, 2017 at 11:07 am
NYC piece janet you are truly encouraging me personally to take a day as it comes
thank you so much… lol ?
Jillian
June 15, 2017 at 9:13 pm
I love this Janet it really inspires
Nyambura Elizabeth
June 18, 2017 at 7:54 pm
Do you offer personal mentorship?
Diana
June 20, 2017 at 10:51 am
Your posts are always encouraging …. After i read this, i sat down and revieved my self then i wrote down what i need to do ..I belive that the choices that am aout to make in my life will lead me to the correct path…
Makena Nkoroi
June 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm
Good work my mentor
Janet Mbugua
September 24, 2017 at 12:03 pm
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Christine
July 7, 2017 at 9:38 am
Such encouraging words..I am taking one day at a time sweet Jesus 🙂 I realized taking everything at a go just overwhelms and your mind/body just stops functioning…. https://christietina.wordpress.com/
Janet Mbugua
September 24, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Well said Christine! And thank you ❤
Samoina
September 27, 2017 at 2:50 pm
“I’m not fooling myself that it will happen tomorrow, but I’m welcoming my season to own my bloom because no one else can! If I don’t make strides towards a future I’ve envisioned for myself and for my family then I’m fooling myself. Welcome your bloom or don’t.”
Read and re-read this. Thanks Janet.
Oh, and the flower crowns are absolutely stunning!
Janet Mbugua
September 30, 2017 at 7:42 pm
Thank you dear!
LINDA MAINA
October 15, 2017 at 6:17 pm
AWESOME! I just started following your blogs and they’re quite inspiring.Am 22, just cleared with campus and currently on my first official job as a receptionist in a hotel.The new experience so far is exciting and scary to some point with thoughts like “Will i mess up?” but with empowered and accomplished women like you, i know I’ll make it. I also love that you can balance all ; family, career and following your own path and with that you’re one of the people i can look up to.CHEERS AND KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
Janet Mbugua
October 18, 2017 at 9:07 pm
Thank you dear! So happy you’re inspired by my posts! ❤