One of the great beauties and joys of childhood is that everything is alive. The child can connect to the vibration of any object and immediately give it character and a voice and then create relationship with it. What seems like the whimsy of childhood is actually a profound connection with the vibrational essence of the cosmic, engaging the vibration, feeling the deep connection of the Oneness, witnessing the dance of the active and open mind, heart, and third eye.
Most every child has a stuffed animal toy of sorts. Children remember their deep and profound connection with the natural world and the animals in particular. The stuffed animals represent that conscious connection that gets lived away by design as the incarnation in human form progresses.
The stuffed animals of old had a particular quality of simple
statement…just enough there to allow the child’s imagination to fill in the ever changing details of the moment. The story of the Velveteen Rabbit represents such a beautiful and precious stuffed toy.
I have two animals, Brownie, a brown dog, and Ted, a red white and blue teddy bear, who have been with me since the moment of my incarnation this time around. They are worn and completely loved up. They know the secrets untold and they carry the tears of the moments of living that were just too hard to understand. They live on my bed with three other bears of varying size, shape, and softness, along with three Tiggers. They hold the fort down when I am off traveling and they al;l dance and sing when I walk in the door.
Some times at night when the moments of living and the clearing journey feel overwhelming I reach out and draw them close to soften the feelings of alone. They never disappoint. I can count on them to be there. And they still whisper to me when I ignore them.
Yes, they are precious and yes, they have a mysterious divine power to allow me to transcend the moment and find deep comfort. Treasures indeed. More so because of the longevity of the relationship and the experiences had together. Dear, dear friends…and we often reminisce and share a story or two. Yes, they must be talked to.
You are invited to gather your own history in your stuffed animals or particularly powerful and treasured childhood toy. Make them a visible and relevant part of your daily moments. Treat them with respect and gratitude and let your child self engage them often. You will be glad you did. The safety and comfort they bring does wonders to get the Inner Child to feel safe enough to trust you and let go of the control patterns…a wonderful moment indeed.
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