What is that famous Albert Einstein quote? :-
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish
by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing that it
is stupid.”
We all have different gifts and abilities to
contribute. We all also have aspects that, were a light to be shone on them,
would make us look lacking or silly.
“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” was a prime
example. Poor old Rudolph was known for his “very shiny nose”. It was clearly
an embarrassment as the other reindeer saw him as an object of derision and
would laugh at him and call him names.
Whether or not Rudolph saw it that way, he was
a victim of bullying at the hands of the other reindeer, and typical of bullying
victims, he was excluded from joining in any reindeer games.
Rudolph was sorely in need of a break and it
was left to good old Santa Claus to recognise his unique qualities and to give
him the opportunity to show his skills in guiding Santa’s sleigh in his long
trek from the North Pole.
Santa’s actions enabled the other reindeer to
see Rudolph in a new light and suddenly, rather than the outcast, he was seen
as the very able reindeer he was and quickly became the subject of much
affection, some might even say a hero, as he pursued his worthwhile task and
revelled in his new role.
Every day we meet people who seem downcast and
lacking when judged by our often shallow human standards. Like Rudolph, all
they often need is a break and the opportunity to display their unique talents
and abilities.
Christmas is a time to recognise and unleash
the good in others.
Like Rudolph, we all have the potential to be
heroes as we navigate life’s journey.
Happy Christmas Rudolph, Happy Christmas
Everyone.
(By the way, our capable panellists at Brisbane
Mediations can assist with bullying issues.)
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