The Starfish Story

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.  Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?"
The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out.  If I don't throw them back, they'll die."

"Son," the man said, "Don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish?
You can't make a difference!"

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish,
and threw it back into the surf.  Then, smiling at the man, he said
"I made a difference for that one."


There is a lot to be learned from that short story.  One small act of kindness could do something as large as save a life.  I have decided to dedicate every Monday as a day where I will do something kind for someone else.  Someone I am close to, an aquaintenancence, or a totally random stranger.  I want to make a difference in someone's day.  People don't look forward to Mondays - everyone could use a little light to begin their week.  I, for one, dread Mondays like the plague.  What a ridiculous way to spend one-seventh of your life!  I am going to change the way I feel about Mondays and strive to welcome every Monday with the same excitement as I do a Friday.  Beginning today!

Today's Starfish

I took snacks to work today to share with my new department.  It was a co-worker's birthday and everyone likes a little something sweet to begin their week. 






PS:  I am open to suggestions for acts of kindness.  Just leave me a comment on my page!