A man was walking along a beach after a big storm. Thousands of starfish had been washed ashore and were now stranded on the sand. As he walked, the man began picking up starfish one by one and throwing them back into the ocean.

A friend watched him and asked, “Why are you doing this? There are too many starfish here. You can’t possibly get them all back in the water. You won’t make a difference.”

The man listened, then bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it into the waves. He simply replied, “I made a difference to that one.”

For that single starfish, his action meant everything.

This story is a reminder that even small actions can matter. We don’t always see the results of our efforts right away, but they still make an impact. The man couldn’t help every starfish on the beach, but he helped the ones he could reach. In Scouting, it’s the same. We may not always see the full impact of each small kindness or each bit of guidance, but these moments add up.

In Scouting, every small action can make a big difference to someone. Whether it’s helping a Scout, guiding someone on a project, or showing encouragement, each small effort counts. When we focus on making a difference, one person at a time, we build a strong, caring community.

For more information and resources, see https://scoutermom.com/1222/make-a-difference-to-one/