Here’s to #PositiveVibesOnly! It’s my hashtag of the year and I’ll use it going into 2017. It’s easy to get sucked into negativity; negative energy, negative news…but that’s not only damaging, it drains you. This year I learnt how to separate myself from that energy and I’ve never had so much more clarity about the direction I want my life to take. Granted, just like everyone else, I have days when I get downtrodden, but the difference is that I’m now AWARE of it and therefore able to get myself out of that funk. It takes a while sometimes, but I find a way, because there’s always a way! Stay positive, stay centred:
When night turns to day,
And your youth starts to fade,
Centre yourself.
When all’s said and done,
When you’re captured and burnt,
Centre yourself.
When the quake shakes beneath,
When it’s too cold to sleep,
Centre yourself.
When you’re out in the world,
Alone and unfurled,
Centre yourself. (Poetry by Janet)
21 comments
Liz Mutunga
December 28, 2016 at 8:35 am
This is one of my major mantras that I have hold on too since my high school years.. helped a lot especially in adversities.. – I agree Janet 🙂
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 9:26 am
Well said Liz! Nothing like positive mantras to get us through the day. Thanks for sharing! ??❤️
Shelmith ng'ang'a
December 28, 2016 at 8:44 am
Wow Centre yourself!!
This is what I needed! Positive attitude, positive thoughts,positive vibes. I Am ready for 2017???
…Today you gave out the best!!! I have learnt from this that drop all the negativity and move one Muthoni..
Much love
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 9:30 am
Yay I love it Shelmith! Nothing like going into 2017 with all the right vibes and all the right people! With God on your side too ?❤️
saadia
December 28, 2016 at 9:06 am
Janet i was such a shy person imagine couldn’t even speak for myself ,you know that cool person but this year thought me to be strong ,raise my voice and hey now am no nonsense . My circle now is people with positive attitude.
Have a good day gorgeous
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 9:27 am
I love your new outlook on life my dear! Keep at it; positive vibes, positive people, positive outlook. Bless you dearest! ?
Diana
December 28, 2016 at 9:37 am
This one,”Centre Yourself””Stay Centred”the words really got my concentration this morning.Ready to keep my direction of 2017 in positive ways.✌Good day mama Ethan.❤
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 11:27 am
Bless you Diana! Staying centered has gotten me through a lot of trials so I’m keen on maintaining that as far as possible! Bless ❤️??
Ciru.
December 28, 2016 at 10:03 am
#positivevibesonly….simple!✌…This mantra got me through a lot of dark situations with toxic people this year. Now I’m more aware of the people I allow into my space so that my energy is protected. I’m definitely holding on to it for life?
Love this one Janet! Also,you are such a good poet!?
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 11:25 am
Thank you so much for sharing that Ciru! True, negativity is something we all ought to leave behind this year. Here’s to positive vibes in 2017! Thank you for the compliment about my poetry ☺️ I’ve definitely missed writing! God bless ❤️
CIKU
December 28, 2016 at 12:25 pm
Thanks Janet for the amazing pieces.Can’t wait to carry theses with me in 2017!Keep doing what you do, some young women like myself look up to you.God bless!
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 1:14 pm
God bless you big, Ciku! Thank you for finding inspiration in my posts! Much love ❤️
Mercy ceciliaz
December 28, 2016 at 4:59 pm
Sometimes the things that hold us back is when we refuse to accept changes, but all this is about time!! Thank you dear for this is what i needed most! Centre yourself and yaaas positive vibes all the way ✔✔✔????
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Yaaas! Thanks for resonating with this post Mercy! Hugs ❤️❤️
Mercy ceciliaz
December 28, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Right back dear ???looking forward for tomorrows
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 8:15 pm
???☺️❤️
Elidah mwangi
December 28, 2016 at 5:18 pm
Its all about ‘centering myself’ thanks sooo much Janet! 2017 gonna be great with positive vibes and energy! Thanks for sharing.
Katerina
December 28, 2016 at 8:32 pm
True. Turning darkness into light…
What a coincidence as I had also touched on getting back to centre in a poem today, and my first time to make a poem public. Perhaps it’s the universe’s message for 2017.
Janet Mbugua
December 28, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Hey Katya! Thanks for reading my post! Headed over to your blog now to check out your poetry. Keep at it! ??
Tulia
January 10, 2017 at 11:02 pm
? Centre Yourself. Those words have walked with me since the morning of reading this post. It was beautiful but mostly powerful. And I’m learning to Centre Self. Hehe almost sounds like self-centered ? but no it isn’t. Plus you write so beautifully and every post is so rich with life. Thank you. God bless you. God keep you. May His face shine upon you. And I think it’s still okay to say Happy New Year! ?
Janet Mbugua
January 11, 2017 at 12:04 am
Thank you so much for your feedback my dear. I’m glad you find some inspiration in my posts. Bless you ?❤??