Rise of the Good Wolf: Releasing Our Self into Our Truth

by Kelly Pellatt

Whether we are looking for a pathway to our Self or just want to be reminded of the inner qualities we desire to nurture, Rise of the Good Wolf is a refreshing and enjoyable read for all of us who seek to deepen the bond to our authentic Self. In order to nurture our True Self, we must first expose insecurities and fears that block us from our Truth. From the folklore story of the Good Wolf and the Bad Wolf, two voices are found; one represents our True Self and the other our False Self, making it easier to locate them. Rise of the Good Wolf takes us on a journey and inspires us. Whether we are learning about the life of John Henry Newton - the writer of the hymn Amazing Grace, the plight of Hawaii’s last queen - Lili’uokalani, or the author’s touching stories about navigating through experience to locate her own Truth, the reader is constantly invited to locate their own stories within these pages. Instead of feeling threatened by the idea that we can cause our Self and others harm by nurturing false truths, the Good Wolf inspires us to want to discover false truths, expose our insecurities, and celebrate in the space we have freed.

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2016

Reviews

[Dave Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much deep thought and personal reflection has gone into this book by the author! Even at my age I have learned so much from it. I only hope my family will discover and read The Rise of the Good Wolf and glean the life’s insights that the book contains. Thank You Kelly Pellatt!

[Anita Lock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspired by the tale of The Good Wolf and Bad Wolf, Rise of the Good Wolf is a collection of helpful information connected to powerful stories of those who have broken free from barriers to follow their destinies. Including Kelly Pellatt’s personal examples and breakthroughs, the stories presented throughout this book are “from various eras, people, nations and ecosystems”—a reminder to all that “we are all significant and necessary threads, woven together with other threads that bring us deeper into our awareness of Self.”

Pellatt’s debut book is a powerful conduit to aligning one’s life and purpose for the betterment of humankind and the earth. Pellatt divides her narrative into two parts. Punctuating chapters with thought-provoking maxims and pertinent statements, the first section sets the framework of self-awareness and the importance of learning to distinguish between factors that nurture False Self (“a defensive facade which leaves us feeling disconnected, empty and lacking internal gratification”) and True Self (“that authentic, spontaneous, alive Self” who “needs to be in our world exploring and discovering, learning from and working through fear”). Good examples of false truths are social media such as Facebook, which “cannot be a substitute for personal connections” that are developed through human contact, and negative and misleading messages that keep people from facing fears. It is when people move beyond their fears and embrace their True Selves that they have the ability to reach out to others and care for the earth with kindness and love.

Segueing seamlessly to the second part, Pellatt uses an acronym to describe the wonderful potential people have when they become in tune with their True Selves and, in turn, become in tune with others and their environment. As Pellatt states at the beginning of the section, “Each letter in the word ‘love’ represents a significant value that nurtures the essence of love. Listening, Observing, Validating, and Empowering when done with love are free of jealousy, insecurity, ego, and control.” Pellatt once again demonstrates through the example of stories what happens when people make a choice to apply and embrace the above-mentioned values to them, and then permit those values to nurture, grow, and flow out of their lives to reach out to others and beyond.

A compelling read, Rise of the Good Wolf has life-changing potential for those who dare to face their fears.
Originally posted on Manhattan Book Review
Anita Lock, Book Reviewer

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rise of the Good Wolf is a remarkable and beautifully written book. It is impossible to read this book without much self reflection. It brings to light practices, many of which we have all heard but may have forgotten. Throughout Rise of the Good Wolf are life lessons reminding us how to be a better spouse, parent, friend and Self. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is a statement we have all heard but Kelly Pellatt gives it life and the reader is reminded not only of it's importance but the deep positive impact living those words can have on the world when brought into practice.

Thank you Kelly Pellatt for sharing a piece of your life stories and thoughts and for reminding us just how beautiful this life really can be when we stop long enough to reflect on and love our true Self. I believe that anyone who reads this book will walk away feeling empowered to live an enriched life full of love and kindness. Two simple acts that can truly make the world a better place.