I was reading the latest issue of Parents magazine and came across an ad for Pepperidge Farm's new Goldfish crackers, including starfish. (It's to promote a charity that helps kids achieve goals.) Anyway, this little story accompanied the ad and I thought it was so inspiring!
The Starfish Story
A little girl was walking along a beach that was covered with thousands of starfish left dying in the sun by the receding tide. Seeking to help, she picked up a starfish and tossed it back into the ocean.
A man, amused by her action, said to her, "Little girl, there are too many starfish. You will never make a difference." Discouraged, she began to walk away.
Suddenly, she turned around, picked up another starfish and tossed it as far as she could back into the sea. Turning to the man, she smiled and said, "I made a difference to that one!"
The man looked at the girl inquisitively and thought about what she had said and done. Inspired, he joined the little girl in throwing the starfish back into the sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.
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