There’s a quiet power in the way a tree stands still, its roots strengthening into the ground. There’s a deep, effortless flexibility in the way flowers turn toward the light without asking for permission. There’s an elegance in the way the sun relentlessly rises and sets, no matter what’s happening here on Earth. Nature doesn’t force or push. It doesn’t have to. It grows, dies, rests, and blooms again with gentle certainty. And believe it or not, so do you.
At KIM+ONO, we know our community is full of incredible people. You all are navigating full lives, with full hearts, and often very full inboxes. And in the midst of the everyday challenges, we can forget that power doesn’t always have to roar. Sometimes, power comes through a whisper. It’s found through the rhythm of your breath when you decide to gently quiet your mind during a stressful commute. It’s found in the release of your shoulders as you exhale and allow the weight of heavy moments to slide off your back. It’s in the way your body softens when you slip into a long silk robe at the end of a long day, allowing yourself to reclaim your time.
Nature offers us so many inspiring ways to reclaim our natural power. And it’s not a stretch. After all, we are nature too. So in today’s journal, let’s explore the ways you can reclaim your power this spring and bring the full force of your spirit and mind to everything you want to do.
Photo by Ashley Streff
Let the Seasons Teach You When to Bloom, and When to Rest
Nature doesn’t bloom all year, and neither should you. It’s easy to fall into the expectations our culture pushes on us: to be “on” all the time, high-achieving, productive, and polished. But at KIM+ONO, one thing we believe with our whole hearts is that power isn’t just found in production. It’s also found in rest.
Nature proves the point. As we come out of winter, consider the trees. The trees aren’t dead — they’ve been conserving. Underground, there’s quiet preparation circulating through the roots for a vibrant spring. When you’re feeling low-energy or less inspired, it doesn’t mean you’re off track. It might simply mean you’re in your winter. Let yourself lean into those natural cycles. Use fall to let go. Use winter to dream. Use spring to plant. Use summer to shine. As we transition from winter to spring here in the northern hemisphere, use your floral silk robe to reflect the ease with your transition from season to season. Allow it to remind you of where you can let go, where you can slow down, and what inspires you. Wrap up in the beauty of botanicals in your floral silk robe as a reminder that it will be your turn to bloom again soon. This is the wisdom of folks who know their power is cyclical, not linear.
Photo by Nick Onken
Regeneration and Destruction Are Both Sacred
We often celebrate new beginnings, but what about the sacred act of ending something? Nature reminds us that destruction is not only necessary, it’s an important part of regeneration. Forest fires spark fresh growth. Waves crash and reshape the shore. When you let something go, whether it’s a relationship, a role, or an old belief, you are not broken. You are participating in your own growth. Life will always have compost piles: things that need to decay in order to fertilize what’s next. The paradox is that in letting go, you may find more of yourself.
Self expression is a simple way to practice letting go. Start by letting go of the things in your closet that no longer represent you, and then make space for pieces that do. A kimono style robe isn’t just a garment. It’s a statement that says, “I’ve returned to myself.” It’s clothing that makes all the mundane moments more meaningful, whether you're dancing in the kitchen or sipping tea on the porch, your kimono style will evolve with you. Letting go of what doesn’t work to make room for what does is the exact place where new power grows.
Photo by @mariacalderon.art
There’s Beauty All Around You — You Don’t Even Have to Leave Home
We’re taught to chase beauty: to book trips, plan weekends, change our entire lives to try and capture it. But nature shows us that beauty doesn’t reach. It sits in stillness: a ray of light through your window, the curve of steam rising from your coffee, your reflection wrapped in a long silk robe, glowing from within. You don’t have to leave your home to experience something sacred, because you just being you is sacred enough.
Start paying attention to the everyday moments. Listen to the sound of your feet across the floor, the way your floral silk robe sways against your legs as you move. Light a candle. Wrap yourself in a kimono style that makes you feel cared for. When you notice these things, you reclaim beauty as something that belongs to you — not something you have to chase.
Photo by @mariacalederon.art
Let Feeling Good Be Your Compass
A plant doesn’t overthink which way it should grow. It simply and directly reaches toward the sun. You can do that, too. We’re conditioned to prioritize productivity over pleasure, hustle over harmony. But nature says, “Thrive where the light touches you.” So what does that look like in your life? It means letting what feels good guide your next move.
It could be as tricky as saying no more often. Or as easy as wearing a soft, silky, women’s duster. It could be as intuitive as eating when you’re hungry, or as empowering as lounging in a women's duster that feels like your second skin — not because you’re dressing for anyone, but because you’re dressing for yourself.
When you prioritize feeling good, you glow. You stop asking for permission and start trusting your body’s innate wisdom. You learn that elegance is not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters to you, and doing it in comfort.
You don’t need fixing. You need to simply remember your innate, natural power. You are already wild, already wise. Your power isn’t missing — it’s just waiting beneath the surface, like roots preparing to bloom. So take one soft breath, wrap up in one silky kimono style, be present in one grounded moment at a time. Your power is there in every moment.
