“You can tell a man’s vises by his friends, his virtues by his enemies.” – Ben Domenech.
Often times, bullies attack your virtues. They make fun of your good qualities and make them seem as something bad- a defect that you should be ashamed of.
For example, if a person is kind and gentle, they may be bullied because they’re seen as weak or mistaken for being a suck-up. If a kid has a talent and is proud of his talent, it’s likely that he’s accused of showboating, then bullied and his talent devalued.
If anything should remind you of your value, even in the midst of bullying and persecution, it’s the story of Rudolph. His red nose made him different from the other reindeer and they bullied and persecuted him for it. Even the adult reindeer were mean to Rudolph.
But the very characteristic the other reindeer scorned and made fun of was the thing that would be of the most value later.
In the beginning, no one realized the beauty of Rudolph’s nose. But, in the end, that nose only promoted Rudolph to the lead reindeer to guide Santa’s sleigh through terrible weather conditions and saved Christmas from being cancelled.
Again, the thing that bullies tolerate, or more appropriately, denigrate, may later be the very thing people celebrate. You may be bullied and friendless now, but don’t be so quick to condemn yourself to “the island of misfit toys.”
Why? Because Rudolph, Hermie the misfit elf who wanted to be a dentist, and the misfit toys eventually found acceptance and love.
And the thing about you that people ridicule and deem different now could later be the very thing that launches you to unimaginable heights!
The show is a children’s Christmas classic but it sends a very grown-up message.
Don’t give up. Stand strong. Value yourself even if others don’t. You don’t know what God has in store for you down the road.
With knowledge comes empowerment!
Hi Cherie, How are you? Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and a Prosperous New Year. ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
I’m doing great, Aparna! Thank you so much, sweetie! Wishing you and yours also a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of happiness, love, and success! 💖🌺💖🌺💖🌺
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Aum Shanti
Thank you so much, Shanti! 💖
Wise words.
Thank you so much, Michael! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎉
Merry Christmas Cherie.
Thank you so much! 💓 Wishing you and yours also a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year! 🎉
Great story for today- will share it to my Facebook page and I hope this is ok!! I wish you and yours a joyous holiday- May 2023 bring you health, happiness and prosperity, Cherie! 💗Kim
Thank you so much, Kim! And you’re more than welcome to share it, sweetie! Wishing you and yours a joyous Xmas and very happy, successful, and peaceful New Year! 🎉💖🌺
Merry Christmas Cherie! Enjoy you holiday season! 🎅🎄🎆
Thank you so much, Angela! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! 🎄 🎉
Happy Christmas to you and your family, Cherie. ⛄🎄🎅❄️🍰🍷
Thank you so much, Ranjana! From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! 🎄🌟🎅🔔
Good analogies. Important to remember, especially when gathering with family members at this time of year. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Thank you so much, Tamara! 💖 Happy Holidays to you and your family! And a Happy new year too! 🌟🎉🔔🍾🥂
Excellent quote. I’ll try to remember that one. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much! 💖 Wishing you too a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟
Your message is very timely. Have a Merry Christmas, Cherie.
Thank you so much! 💓 And Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🌟 From my family to yours.
So sad that as a kid, I didn’t quite get the full impact of what was happening with Rudolf even though I knew the story.
When we’re kids, I don’t think any of us get the subtext of movies. But when we watch them again as adults, we’re stunned at what we missed and the stuff we didn’t pick up on the first time. 😊