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
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