The Starfish Story came to mind recently when I let someone know how much of a difference they’ve made in my life. I have been the starfish, now it is my turn to be the boy.
~Graphic from Flickr
“I made a difference for that one.”
I am eternally grateful for those who’ve made a difference for “this one.” I am a new person, living a new life. For that reason, I want to be that boy, making a difference.
How about you? How do you relate to this story?
inspired2ignite 
Oct 15, 2015 @ 06:22:16
Beautiful work! ❤
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Aug 24, 2015 @ 09:18:55
More people need to have this belief — that making a difference for even just one is so important. If we all helped “just one” this world would be uber-amazing!
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 08:20:59
You made a difference with this post.Many thanks.
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 20:15:05
Most definitely…I have always believed in the Power of One! One person CAN make a difference, don’t let anyone tell us otherwise. I love that story.
Thanks for sharing Denise.
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:36:10
Hi Barb, it’s so true..the power of one!! 🙂
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 18:29:48
Reblogged this on Heartspoken at WordPress.com and commented:
This much beloved story originally from Loren Eisley will never grow old. And I love Denise’s reminder that in our lives, sometimes we most identify with the starfish and sometimes with the boy.
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 18:28:00
You will probably never know how many “starfish” you’ve saved just by sharing your story and your journey. Love and blessings to you as you continue…
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:37:10
Thanks Elizabeth…if we can all keep making a difference…one person at a time…what a wonderful legacy!!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 16:20:13
Love this Denise. Thanks so much for sharing it. ❤
Diana xo
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:37:33
Thanks Diana! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 16:00:05
OMGosh. I love this. I’d never heard it before. Yes, every single person can make a difference. Just once gesture, a few kinds words, can change so much.
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:38:12
Isn’t it fun to discover new stories like this one? I’m glad you enjoyed it Karen!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 13:43:21
That is so beautiful! We should all try to be the boy.
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:38:43
Yes, that would be a marvelous accomplishment! Thank you Michele!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 13:37:17
I love this story, it has simple yet powerful message. And helping “just one” can have a ripple effect for that person may be inspired to help another one- and so on. 🙂
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:39:47
The ripple effect -it can turn into a lifetime effect for so many. 🙂
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 12:16:19
Wonderful Denise! I’m glad you’ve been helped and are now able to help others. We’re all in this together! hugs, Brad 🙂
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:40:16
Hi Brad, yes together we move forward!! Thanks!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 11:57:27
Denise, this is an absolutely beautiful story 😉
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:40:37
Hi Dianne, glad you liked it 🙂
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 10:34:32
Denise – To make a difference in another’s life is the best feeling in the world. This is the first blog I’ve read today and you’ve touched my heart with a beautiful message. I relate to this story as I was picked up many times when I didn’t want to be. I wanted others to leave me alone on that ‘deserted beach’ and leave me alone in my misery. Praise God, enough friends believed in me, they continued to stand me up when I didn’t have the strength to do so on my own. For many years now I’ve been in recovery and therapy and it’s my turn to recognize all starfish deserve the help I might lend in getting them back to safety and a place where they will flourish. Blessings.
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:42:31
Sheri, your words closely echoed what I wrote to my therapist alongside a copy of this story. You’ve planted a seed for me to share that here…feeling vulnerable… Thank you for always nudging me a bit. And thank you for sharing your true heart, you are a gem.
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 11:45:35
Denise – Thank you so much. I’ve always looked up to you and your recovery journey. I’ve made a great deal of progress but still have miles to go. Your wisdom is always on my mind and in my heart. Now that I have you back in my personal reader, I should see every post.
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 10:33:50
This is one of my favorite stories. It is simple yet conveys a profound wisdom. May we all be like that boy and blessed like that starfish many times in our lives.
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 09:09:52
Thanks Russ, I think so too!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 10:30:34
That’s how it goes, isn’t it. One act of kindness at a time. And don’t let anything deter ya. Hug to you. 🙂
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Aug 22, 2015 @ 09:10:34
Hey Paulette! You are the poster child for acts of kindness! xoxo
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