Starfish Story

Whilst on holiday in Goa in 1993, I mocked my wife as she stood there throwing starfish that had been washed up on the shore back into the sea. I asked what is the point? There are thousands, you are just wasting your time. Her compassionate heart got the better of her and she carried on inspite of my words. She said it matters to this one and proceeded to throw it back in.

Upon arriving back in the UK we were recounting the story to a friend. She informed us of the story written by Loren Eisley and his interpretation. I was blown away.

That experience has had a profound impact upon me and my view of ‘the little, insignificant things.’

For I have come to realise that it is just those little, small, insignificant things that we do that have the greatest impact.