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 for 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.
Author Unknown