Release the Lioness within You

Lately, I have been going through the notion of the Renaissance – the Rebirth of Yvonne. I have often said that as the Lion who reigns as the king of the jungle always gets the attention, I see it only fitting to state how the Lioness aka the Queen fits into this mix as the other leader. Thus to say that the Lioness –  powerful, strong and nurturing was born for a moment like this – The Lioness stepping into the season of the Renaissance. 

You see I have always identified with this character having been born in the month of July (the sign of Leo). So what are the personality traits of a Leo woman or a Lioness that makes her stand out in the world.

According to Lisa Bevere, author of “Lioness Arising: Wake Up and Change Your World”: Women are the lioness or queen of the kingdom. We are powerful, strong, nurturing and stunning. We are never afraid of our strength, questions, or insights. We as Lioness have now awaken, risen up and dared to realize that we are all we were created to be.

The Lioness is a good mother:
A lioness will not endanger another lioness’s cub any more than she’d endanger her own. As women, they are committed to putting distance between all Earth’s children and whatever endangers them or threatens them. It is not enough to be concerned with their own children as they see that every child deserves an equal chance of survival. Every child needs to be protected, nurtured, trained and provided for.

A Lioness is a strong and powerful creature:
The Lioness has always been at ease with her strength, at rest with her power. They are powerful hunters, but spend much of their time in rest and play and it could be said that women are the same. If we limit ourselves with our fear of our own might, we forfeit our strength and beauty. When we stop struggling in our own ability, our true strength is revealed. So I say to you Woman – embrace your strength! Do not mistake meekness for weakness! It is tempered strength and controlled might!

The Lioness sets aside former limitations:
Lionesses often fail when they first learn to hunt, but that doesn’t mean they never hunt again. Hardship is a catalyst for improvement, and even though you may fail at your first attempts to develop strength, but this is part of the learning process. Accept your failures as stepping stones to your strength and future successes.

The Lioness helps those who falter:
A lioness will bring meat to a lion that is afraid to venture into the wilderness himself. Women should also reach out to those who need help. Turning back or waiting for others may slow you down, but only at first. The deliberate extension of goodness, generosity and wisdom always wins out in the end.

The Lioness hunts with other lionesses:
Lionesses are the only big cats that hunt in concerted groups. They also groom each other after the hunt. Women must help each other keep our lives clean. We speak into one another’s lives and invite others to give their input as well. Together, we laugh, cry, pray and confess fears, sins and weaknesses. Sometimes we disagree but that doesn’t mean we disband. Just as lionesses hunt together, without competition and without breaking rank, no woman’s portion or contribution is more significant than another’s. Each woman has her own skill set that contributes to a valued whole.

The Lioness is stunning:
A lioness is a beautiful creature. They move with purpose, aware that the survival of their pride depends on their legacy of skill and strength. Women of every shape, size and color are as stunning, wild and fierce as the lioness. There is incredible beauty in the strength of a woman. You are capable of incredible things. Recognize this and revel in it!

The Lioness has prowess:
Lionesses are the height of hunting prowess. Their ability to provide for their pride is unmatched. Like the lioness, women too have prowess. There is exceptional ability, strength or valor waiting to be developed in every woman’s life. You may not know or do everything, but what you do know, you chose to do well!

The Lioness hunts in the dark:
A lioness has the ability to see in the dark. She can take the smallest point of light and transform it into sight. Women too should take the smallest points of light and hope and transform them into sight. There are desperate people all over the world who are trapped in the darkness, waiting for someone to bring hope into their lives. There is power in the realization of a connection, that we are not alone in our struggles. So reach out to those around you with darkness in their lives and offer them hope, love and light!

The Lioness lives in the light:
When a lioness isn’t hunting, she has no reason to move about in the shadows. She conducts her life in the open, sun-filled expanses of Africa. She feels no shame and no need to hide. Like the lioness, women have lived their lives in the open with a light-filled heart. You alone have the power to open your life to sunlight and live without fear or shame.

Lionesses roar:
When the cubs are threatened, lionesses will roar as a group in a fearless proclamation of protection. Women must also be a voice for the voiceless. We have learnt to live out loud what is within us. All the intangibles of faith, hope and love become tangible within individuals, and are expressed in our unified response to the world’s needs. Our roars have now become the collective expression of hope and love to everyone around us and to all those who need us.

So I introduce to you, The Renaissance Lady aka the Lioness of her kingdom – she is Ambitious, Affectionate, Cheerful, Independent, Strong, Bold, Brave, Fearless, Courageous, Regal, Protective, Loyal, Hunter, Powerful, Passionate. Above all, she is the Leader of the Pack….

Can you identify the Lioness in You! 

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The Renaissance Lady

As a Mompreneur & Lifestyle Blogger, I am constantly on the goal of being ready for the NEW re-birthing and renewing of Oneself as I believe we all have a purpose to fulfil on this earth and part of my mission is for us all to live a Purpose-Driven Life.

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