Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The Velveteen Rabbit Challenge And Personal Growth

By Virginia Foster


When it comes to eliminating darkness and finding the light in life, it can often be difficult for some individuals. However, when it comes to the Velveteen Rabbit Challenge, that is exactly the plan. For, just think how refreshing it would be to see people become more rather than less motivated, take pride in work and display a sense of self-mastery when life provides challenges and obstacles.

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.

Through a close examination of self and removing layers of past pain, trauma and other difficult experiences, individuals can be reborn into a truer sense of self. For, in undergoing the challenge, people repeat the cycle of birth and death many times over. When it comes to the word dying, in this sense the word refers to eliminating old ways of doing things while coming to terms with the dark side of self which exist in all people.

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.

Another key element of the challenge is acceptance. For, when individuals can learn to understand and love past experiences, especially the broken dark aspects of life, only then can individuals find the velveteen rabbit inside. A rabbit which has been within each person through birth and all that which has effected our spirit during life.

Whether that be, the loss of loved ones, sickness or threats, the peaceful energy of the rabbit has always been there. While this is the case, the spirit of the rabbit often gets lost in the darkness of the storm. Still, it is this energy which helps guide individuals back to the light.

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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