The Nidche

Today we learned about the connection between prakim 36 and 25. Both of them begin with the words "V'eileh Toldot" and then continue to tell an unusual tale. That of those who were nidche: Yishmael and Eisav. Normally when we have a story it is about someone who was nivchar, but here we have an exception. Everything is connected. Without Yishmael, Avraham would not have grown to the height that he did. Without Eisav, Yaakov would probably have remained a naive shepherd. Though they were not chosen, they still played a major part in the development of those who were chosen. We all have own place in life, our "niche" if you will. (lol Biology :) It is ok to not be the main character, as long as you don't lose sight of your goal and become the antagonist.