Make your presence felt.

Sometimes you may feel that you are just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less without that missing drop.

So no matter how less or insignificant your contribution may seems, the little things you do can make a difference in the world that desperately needs it.

The story of the starfish by Loren Eiseley has never fails to remind me that every single act of kindness matters.

 Upon picking up the starfish one by one and throwing them back in the ocean a young man was asked by his curious observer, what he was doing.

“I’m saving them” He answered

 His observer replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”

Almost every day we hear reports of abuse and other sad and painful stories that are happening around us.  This world has received enough pain, heartaches and sorrows, as a result of pride, selfishness, anger, and inequality caused by others and even ourselves; let’s not add to its heartache anymore, instead seek to be a part of the solutions.

Making this world a better place for everyone is not an easy task, but if you will show a little more love and concern for others you are certainly making a difference.

Sometimes it is the small acts of kindness that we do each day that can truly make a difference on the life on others, let us not be afraid to care a little more, there are hands that hang downs, eyes that are wet, and hearts that are broken, let’s not leave them unaided. We cannot afford to see them suffer without doing anything to help.

We can make our presence felt by losing ourselves in service to others. It need not the grandest act but should be done with sincerity.

It can be tiring and inconvenient sometimes, but as you strive to care for others your capacity to love and appreciate life will increase, and your heart will be filled with joy.

I believe that one of the purposes why we are here is to make a difference- let us fulfill that purpose.