Smiling Wisdom - 25 Bulk - The Starfish Story Mini Keepsake Full Colored Appreciation Wallet Sized Cards, Pull String Bags and Artistic Beads - Him Her Employees Wedding - Gift Sets (75 Pieces) - Seafoam
- ...ne that they have made a difference. Add a tiny starfish to the envelope to reinforce the story. Great for essential workers, veterans, volunteers, helpers, nurses, childcare providers, or friends who have made a difference..
- THE STARFISH STORY - You make a profound difference. Once upon a time, there was a wise man walking on the beach. He looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. As he got closer, he noticed it was a young man, reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out.
- "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of.
- beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It made a difference ....