Let your freak flag fly
We were watching Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer today, the first feature length film Tin has watched in his life. Of course, it’s the first night of Hanukkah but it’s a story for all ages. Rudolph is a misfit who is made fun of by the other reindeers and he hooks up with a bunch of other misfits and through their adventures they find out how to fit in.
How appropriate – in the world of nonconformity, you either dig being on the margin or you pine to be like all the others.
Accepting differences is tough for most people, especially those who really don’t want to stand out in crowd. Take the latest rage of getting tattoo’d – everyone and their mother sports at least one tattoo these days, which made it clear to me that I don’t want one.
You have to be very clear of who you are to enjoy your status as a miss-fit and then you have to just go ahead and let your freak flag fly.