Friday, 19 April 2019

The Velveteen Rabbit Challenge And Personal Growth

By Virginia Foster


In life, there is darkness and there is light. In most cases, light tends to override darkness. While this is the case, The Velveteen Rabbit Challenge suggests that all people have past experiences based on the darkness which reside within all people. The basic premise, that if individuals can eliminate and let go of these experiences, it can be easier to love oneself and others regardless of past mistakes.

Based on the belief that only individuals whom work hard are able to discover ultimate potential, the challenge appears to be a good one. For, as has been proven, only when individuals can overcome challenges and obstacles can one then help others do so. In addition, the ability to work toward goals and visions and succeed becomes an essential aspect of life.

While this is the case, it takes time to learn how to do so. In addition, compassion, patience and trust are also a big part in giving birth to a new sense of self. For, it is often easier to hold on to older ways of doing things rather than learning better ways. Although, at times, doing so can prevent personal and professional growth and get in the way of achieving goals and reaching success in different areas of life.

By examining oneself and peeling back layers of past experiences, people can be reborn into a truer nature. While undergoing this challenge, people recycle through birth and death many times over during life. In this case, the word dying meaning to eliminate the old ways of life and coming to terms with the darker side which exist within all human beings.

By taking a close look within the inner-self, individuals can examine present and past behavior and experiences without judgment or criticism. In doing so, individuals are allowed to awaken to this new reality by eliminating the dark aspects of the past. For, when individuals are holding to residual emotional pain and discomfort, it can often be transferred to others in different ways, often without knowledge.

Acceptance is another key element when it comes to the challenge. For, individuals often learn to love and understand past experiences, even those related to the dark side. As such, acceptance and understanding when it comes to the characteristics of the rabbit are two of the most important aspects of change.

Regardless as to how an individual becomes aware of the rabbit, it is a presence which has been with all people since birth. While this is the case, the rabbit's characteristics often get lost or overshadowed due to the dark experiences in life. While this is the case, it is often the recovery process in which many people discover the light and love which the presence represents.

While some people may feel exhausted, torn and ragged before discovering the challenge, change can still take place. For, only when people have the courage to erase the past dark aspects and move forward, does change take place. At the same time, it is important to recognize positive changes so those changes can be nurtured and grow into seeds which can often produce a happier, healthier and more positive sense of self in the future.




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