Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who danced to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" "The sun is up and the tide is going out. And, if i don't throw them in they will die." "But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles of beach and starfish all along it? You can't possibly make a difference!" The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."
Light and fluffy or deeply purpose filled and meaningful.... How do you like your blogs to read? That is the question. I have been obsessed with my blog lately. This is largely due to the fact that I have been on a break from my schooling and needed something to fill my alone time. Well, I turned to my blog and became addicted. Blame it on my obsessive/compulsive tendencies. So, anyway I also have this deep desire to make a difference in the world. I don't know what compels me - I just do. So, I have turned my blog into a voice for children. What better cause than to help the children of the world who need help the most? Well, in doing so, I have noticed my daily readers go from about 30 people reading my blog a day down to 9. What is the deal with that?! So, it appears that the fluff stuff I write is more enticing to most. I suppose that is OK. Not everyone is looking for a cause. But, I hope at least to inform and open eyes. ....At least to help you realize how truly blessed we are. Because, if you are sitting down to a computer reading blogs on the internet, you are blessed. And, I promise I will mix it up. Light and fluffy is going nowhere.
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