Water Awareness

Greater Vancouver's water supply system has recently been affected by the rain storms along the West coast. Due to high turbidity levels, locals are being advised not to drink, brush their teeth, or use tap water for washing produce. When things like this happen, everyone's awareness is raised about the necessity for water.

Over the course of the program at school, I have taken note of people's water habits. Dishes, utensils, and tools definitely need to be cleaned properly but some people leave the tap running forever, on full blast, just to wash and rinse one little thing. Sometimes the tap is left running with nobody standing there tending to it. It is one of those things that drive me crazy. I then imagine how many restaurants there are in the world...and how much water is needed to complete nearly every task every day. I hate to imagine what would happen if the water would ever run out.

I was reading some of the local articles today about the people who are fighting to get the last case of bottled water and how stores are completely sold out of it. Sure, it makes it easier if you happen to get your hands on it, but it's not like we are going to die of thirst here if we don't get it. The tap water can still be boiled and safely used. Think of the places on this earth where it is difficult to get water! When these small inconveniences occur in North America, I think they are a blessing. It is a reminder to be more conscious of water consumption. Think about how much you may waste and how little you actually need to get by. Water is precious and deserves so much respect.

During the Christmas holidays last year, we met a friend of ours for breakfast that is very passionate about water. She gave us a book called The True Power of Water by Masaru Emoto. That breakfast discussion brought me to a greater awareness of how much we take it for granted. For instance, have you ever thought about all of those water glasses that are automatically filled when you go to a restaurant even if you plan to drink it or not? Or when waiters/waitresses top the glass off just before you are about to leave without asking if you'd like more. The unfortunate part is that customers let them, not thinking that it winds up down the drain. Can you imagine how much water gets wasted just like that every day?

Masaru Emoto's book is fascinating. He has studied water since 1987 and discovered how to photograph water crystals. He has done numerous experiments whereby love and gratitude are sent to water and beautiful crystals form. When water is ignored or given negative energy, crystals do not form. There are amazing stories of the healing effects of water and since the adult human body is 70% water, it is obviously a key subject to be conscious of.

The next time you dine out, have your waiter/waitress pour the amount of water that you will actually drink. Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth. Give thanks for every ounce of water that you drink and use.

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