Awaken the Lion: Reclaiming What is Naturally Yours is a powerful and unapologetic love letter to women who are ready to break free from the chains of societal expectations. This book speaks directly to the women who have grown tired of living in the shadows-tired of being defined by their limitations rather than celebrated for their inherent strength, resilience, and uniqueness.
In Awaken the Lion, you are invited to reclaim your inner power, to stop wasting energy conforming to who you’ve been told to be, and to step boldly into your true self. It is a book for the women who are exhausted from pretending, from wearing masks to fit into boxes that were never meant for them. It’s for those who feel the fire of anger bubbling up inside and are ready to channel it into something transformative-a force that redefines, reclaims, and reignites their lives.
At the heart of this journey is the lion, a symbol of courage, fearlessness, and pride. Throughout the book, the lion serves as a guide, reminding you of your own inner strength, your capacity to rise above, and the power of embracing who you truly are. The lion’s roar echoes through every chapter, a call to step outside the box, to honour your authentic self, and to reclaim what has always been naturally yours: your power, your voice, and your freedom.
Through personal stories, reflections, and actionable steps, Awaken the Lion encourages you to no longer hide in the shadows but to stand tall in the brilliance of your unique spirit. It’s time to rise, to embrace your courage, and to celebrate the woman you were always meant to be. This book is your invitation to roar, to awaken the lion within, and to reclaim everything that has been waiting for you.
Зміст
Introduction
SELF AWARENESS
1: Leo
2: The Mane Thing
3: Lion Tamers
4: When Lions Get Crabs
5: Raising Cubs
6: Purr-fectionism is a Lie
7: Stop Lion to Yourself
8: Scaredy Cat
9: Ferocity
10: Licking Your Wounds
11: Lion-Hearted
SELF ACCEPTANCE
12: The Hunt
13: Lion and Lioness
14: Your Pride
15: Marking Your Territory
16: Be Comfortable in Your Own Fur
17: Purr-poseful Intentions
18: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
19: Roarsome
20: Curiosity Did Not Kill the Cat
21: Pawsative Energy
22: Prepare for the Uproar
SELF EXPRESSION
23: It’s a Jungle Out There
24: Hear Me Roar
25: Your Highest Purr-tential
26: One in a Mil-lion
27: The Lion’s Den
28: Dande-lion
29: Leaving Your Paw Print
30: The Cowardly Lion
31: Radical Rebel-lion
32: Paws for Reflection
33: Reclaiming the Throne
The Tail End
Acknowledgements
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Lenore is a passionate transformative coach and trained yoga teacher, known for her expertise in personal growth and holistic healing. Her book, Self Ashored, earned her the international BIBA Award for Best Self-Help in 2020 and the Cadmus Book Award in 2023. In 2021, she was honoured as Wellness Peacemaker of the Year for her impactful work in holistic counselling and transformative coaching in the field of Dispute Resolution. Lenore’s coaching style mirrors her approach to life – full of sass, introspection, and a whole lot of kick-ass energy. With a cheeky sense of humour, she masterfully blends deep life lessons with a safe space where people feel truly seen, heard, and supported on their journey to self-discovery. When she’s not supporting others, you’ll find her sipping tea, practicing yoga, meditating or escaping to some blissful retreat.