The Wisdom of Raggedy Andy

2012-10-16

My son has discovered the stories of Raggedy Andy. These old stories by Johnny Gruelle are wonderful. I like that all the dolls are wonderful to each other and full of love. It would be nice if people acted that way towards one another. In the story, Wooden Horse, a wooden horse is introduced to the nursery and gives rides to all the dolls. Everyone has a great time, but the horse, which was doing all the work, has the best time of all. We are told that is because, “For, as you must surely know, they who are the most unselfish are the ones who gain the g...

My son has discovered the stories of Raggedy Andy.

These old stories by Johnny Gruelle are wonderful.

I like that all the dolls are wonderful to each other and full of love.

It would be nice if people acted that way towards one another.

In the story, Wooden Horse, a wooden horse is introduced to the nursery and gives rides to all the dolls.

Everyone has a great time, but the horse, which was doing all the work, has the best time of all. We are told that is because,

“For, as you must surely know, they who are the most unselfish are the ones who gain the greatest joy; because they give happiness to others.”

Giving to others gives our life meaning.

Don’t deny yourself that joy.

Be happy and help others to be happy too.

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