“Water is life’s
matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.”
No saying could be truer; water is
indeed the source of our life. In fact, it represents life itself. Be it
drinking, washing, gardening, bathing, generating electricity, farming or any
other activity; we simply can’t do without water. It wouldn’t be exaggerating
if we say that next to oxygen, water is the most important of all our needs.
Without water, life as we know it would cease to be.
Nothing in the world is more
flexible and yielding than water. From the fluffiness of snow to the tumultuous
fury of the sea in a storm, from the hard feel of hail to the soft feel of
raindrops, from a gurgling brook to a torrid river; water has an uncanny way of
finding its way into our lives. It can be calm and peaceful as on a mountain
lake or violent as on the high seas. Water just like us human beings has its
moods and emotions.
Water, especially the ocean is like
a treasure chest. It holds within its depts. Mysteries, wonders and creatures,
plants and minerals that man cannot survive without. Have you ever realized
that the ocean is the home of water? All water on earth is off on a journey. It
makes way through woods, fields, mountains and the streets. It explores the
earth and fills it with life and beauty. And then when it’s homesick, it finds
its way back to its home – the ocean.
Nothing on earth can be hidden from
water. It sucks out its inner most secrets and puts it on display for us to
see. Be it the wilderness and greenery that we see in the rains, or the
ugliness and destruction of our lives that is revealed during a flood or a
cyclone. Nothing is concealed from water. It’s a magic thing……… a moving,
living part of earth and us.
Sadly, just because there is so
much of it around us, none of us think twice before wasting it. Salt water from
the ocean maybe plenty, but we can’t drink it. This is why we need to try our
best to save water; especially fresh, drinking water. And it isn’t too tough
either. Simple things like not leaving the tap running while brushing your
teeth or washing your face can help. Try and use a bucket instead of a shower
as often as possible. In the same way, while watering your plants or cleaning
your car don use a hose pipe. A bucket and tumbler will not just do the job; it
will save a whole lot of water to.
See? Saving a resource as precious
as water isn’t all hard! All you need is the desire and will to try. So learn
more about water conservation….. And tell your family and friends about it also.
