The Starfish

Once upon a time there was a wise man

who used to go to the ocean to do his writing.

He had a habit of walking on the beach

before he began his work.

One day he was walking along the shore.

As he looked down the beach, he saw

a human figure moving like a dancer.

He smiled to himself to think of someone

who would dance to the day.

So he began to walk faster to catch up.

As he got closer, he saw that it was a

young man and the young man wasn't dancing,

but instead he was reaching down to the shore,

picking up something and very gently

throwing it into the ocean.

As he got closer he called out,

"Good morning! What are you doing?"

The young man paused, looked up and replied,

"Throwing starfish in the ocean."

"I guess I should have asked, why are you

throwing starfish in the ocean?"

"The sun is up and the tide is going out.

And if I don't throw them in they'll die."

"But, young man, don't you realize that

there are miles and miles of beach

and starfish all along it.

You can't possibly make a difference!"

The young man listened politely.

Then bent down, picked up another starfish

and threw it into the sea, past the

breaking waves and said-

"It made a difference to that one."

There is something very special in each and every one of us.

We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference.

And if we can become aware of that gift,

we gain through the strength of our visions

the power to shape the future.

We must each find our starfish.

And if we throw our stars wisely and well,

the world will be blessed.

Thank you Dianna for sharing this with me