The "Bloom" Project is a testament to progress, growth, and the natural cycles that exist within the ebbs and flows of life. While self-improvement isn't always easy, it is a lifelong goal of mine to maintain a growth mindset; and I can accredit my evergrowing nature to God, my loving support system, and me, for never giving up on myself even when the world feels lonely. I may stumble, but I'll never truly fall; the season I'm in simply changes (and I'm not just talking about weather). In this season, I am taking care of myself, prioritizing my peace, giving myself and others their flowers, cherishing my loved ones, practicing gratitude (because it's a must!), and remaining open to receiving everything God has destined for me. When you do what is best for you, acknowledge how far you've come, count your blessings, and release control, you will always find seasons of growth where you can bloom wherever you are planted.
This poem is featured in a collaboration project with my cousin (@drumayoriginals on Instagram) and my brother (@detailsmatter on Instagram). Together we combined our talents of creativity and entrepreneurship to showcase the beauty of finding the courage to bloom where you are planted. Some pictures I took to illustrate this piece will be included below for viewing. In the pictures, I am modeling the DruMayOriginals "LeFreak" top in the color "Cream" available at www.drumayoriginals.com. Shoutout to my brother for bringing yet another one of my creative visions to life! All creative direction, set design, and styling were done by yours truly. Please enjoy the poem, and check out DruMayOriginals to purchase the "Bloom" collection available now.
isn’t it beautiful
how the flowers never question
whether or not to bloom?
how the leaves of the trees need not
seek validation to change
that the sun continues to shine
despite the odds
with each passing day
and isn’t it wonderful?
that uncertainty simply
does not exist in nature
that every living being is destined
to gradually run its course
in each season
any phase
every cycle
and stage
may we be graced with the same faith
with courage
to stand rooted in our capability
sureness
to only plant our feet in soil
that nourishes our potential
discernment
to establish when change
is both necessary and imminent
passion
to tend to our gardens
with intention
and transition to a new phase
despite the weather of the day
so even when uprooted
with every environmental shift
may we remain adaptable
may we never delay our own growth
or embrace stagnancy
out of fear of the next stage
for it is in periods of drought
when we long for rain
in seasons of rain
when we yearn for change
but for the moments in which
we can’t distinguish
the growth from the pain
when the harvest seems
far out of sight and reach
may our hunger be sustained
until the day we bear fruit
alongside the rising of the sun
and each phase of the moon
may we proudly possess the audacity
to sprout
grow
blossom
bloom
Written by Kimberly Douglas©
Peace, love, and gratitude always,
Kim
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