Once You Are Real

I loved this book and I watched the little animated movie for it over and over. It wasn't until I was much older that I realized what a beautiful little book The Velveteen Rabbit really is.You know that moment in a movie or show where you see a bit of the 'bad guys' past which usually explains why they do what they do and act the way they act... and you begin to not dislike them quite so much? You may still think they are the bad guy and need to be stopped... but you feel a bit more compassion and understanding. That's a pretty extreme example- but I think it is pretty real idea that once you are open and real and vulnerable with people you can't be ugly- except to those who don't understand you."It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.”― Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit  Bonus! Just like last time - you can download this as a iPhone or Android background. :)Download the iPhone BackgroundDownload the Android Background