A Little Inspiration

      There are times when i feel im not sure what to blog about - today i leave you with a favorite of mine - a poem i remember reading when i was younger and came across it in my journal the other night and wanted to share it with each of you.  I love the beach and this poem reminds me of summer and how even the "little" things in life that we do each day can have such a lasting impact on another's life.  I hope that this can inspire each of you to remember the little things in life.                                                                   

                                       The Starfish Poem

                                         By Loren Eisley

There once was a man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing.  He had a habit of walking along the beach before beginning his work.  One day while walking along the beach he saw a human figure like a dancer.  He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day.  He began to walk faster to catch up to the figure and as he got closer he saw it was a young man and the man was not dancing but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something gently and throwing it into the ocean.  As he got closer he called out "What are you doing?"  The young man smiled and replied," Throwing starfish into the ocean!"  The old man asked "why?"  He replied "The sun is up and the tide is going out - if i don't throw them into the ocean they will surely die."  The old man puzzled said " But young man

 don't you realize there are miles of beach and starfish along it - you can't possibly make a difference."  The young man listened politely, picked up a starfish and replied, it made a difference to that starfish!" 

                                                       Picture from National GeoGraphic

    I hope you all are doing well and have a wonderful Tuesday filled with hope and inspiration.

I'll be back later with a great Sweet potato and black bean recipe as well as some new food reviews!!!    xoxo aimee