Live Like a L.Y.O.N (Lift Yourself Over Negativity): Poetry Spellbook Vol. 1

We begin with Spells of Courage - the root of all elevation.

This first spellbook activates your foundation, much like the root chakra. It is a call to prepare - for the battles within and the ones we face in the world. Just as the Akoben, the war horn of the Akan people, sounds the call to readiness, this book awakens your inner warrior.

You are invited to begin the essential work of grounding yourself, facing your fears, and taking action from a place of self-trust. Courage isn't the absence of fear - it's the decision to move through it. This book supports you in exploring your inner landscape and staying engaged, even when life feels overwhelming.

Equation: Fear - Doubt = Courage

Elevated Principle: Explore & Engage

Adinkra Symbol: Akoben - The War Horn (Twi, Akan) A call to readiness and action. Akoben reminds us that courage begins with the willingness to respond.

Chakra Centre: Root Chakra (Muladhara, Sanskrit) The root represents our base, our anchor, and our sense of safety. To stand strong in the face of fear, we must feel the ground beneath our feet.

Spell Type: Transmutation - Turn fear into fuel.

Spell Theme: Courage

Spell Affirmation: I AM exploring my fear and engaging my power.

Each poem, prompt, and practice in this spellbook moves you one step forward-guiding you to lift yourself over negativity by walking through it with courage and purpose.

This is your starting point.

Your foundation.

​​​​​​​Your first spell.