Aslan is not a tame lion, and that’s the whole point. He’s kind, but he’s also terrifying. He shows up when things are desperate, asks hard questions, and doesn’t offer shortcuts. He’s the friend who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Fun fact: Lewis said Aslan was an “imagination of what Christ might look like in another world.” But even if you’re not religious, the archetype works: a mentor who forces you to grow by trusting in a larger story.
Practical tip: Find your Aslan. It could be a therapist, a coach, or that one older friend who always says, “You’ll be fine, but you’ve got to do the work.” Listen when they roar softly.
