I recently received this message from a dear friend of mine. After reading it, I asked if I could share it, and he graciously said yes. Writing from Kauai, he shared the following:
Aloha. Happy to share this with you.
Today is World Water Day. Let’s take a moment to go beyond the usual pleasantries and create a space for conscious appreciation of the precious water that sustains all life.
Pause. Take a breath. Simply stop. Close your eyes and visualize the pure, natural source from which water has traveled to nourish and vitalize your body.
Allow a smile to come to your face as you recognize that water is the foundation of your biological sustenance, a gift received by your 30 trillion cells in every moment and every breath of life.
It’s easy to take water for granted. But by consciously connecting to it, we cultivate gratitude for this sacred resource, nature’s gift that sustains all living things.
Water loves you. Love your water. Every day is World Water Day.
A Commitment to Clean Water
I was touched by how beautifully he expressed the importance of water, the primary substance in both our bodies and on this Earth. At 68, he still hydrofoils, which I find amazing. I have visited some of the places where he spends time, and I’ve seen firsthand how he and others are committed to protecting clean water. Their love for the planet is evident.
Inspired by his passion, we now use a Mayu water container, which features a circular orb that rotates the water. This process is believed to enhance the water’s natural properties and improve absorption. We also filter water throughout our home. It makes you think about how difficult life would be without access to clean, running water, something many people in parts of the world, including the Middle East, struggle with.
The Beauty of Kauai’s Waters
We especially love the ocean waters around Kauai. Because it is one of the more remote Hawaiian islands, its waters are remarkably clean. Unlike the Caribbean, which we also enjoy, Kauai offers not only beautiful oceans but also lush tropical vegetation and dramatic mountain ranges. There is something deeply special about it.
Why We Must Protect Our Waters
When you consider how much we depend on water, it is difficult to understand why we continue to pollute it. Streams, rivers, and oceans are often treated with disregard. At the mouths of major rivers—such as the Ganges, Nile, and Potomac, you can see the effects of waste and pollution flowing into the sea. It is disheartening. We have the knowledge and capability to protect these waters, yet harmful chemicals, waste, and plastics continue to accumulate.
Then there is tap water, which often contains numerous added chemicals as part of the treatment process. I remember growing up and drinking fresh, unfiltered water from streams in places like Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. It was incredibly refreshing. Even today, I have friends who rely on well water, and the taste is noticeably better than most treated tap water.
Giving Back to Water
Perhaps it is time for all of us to give a little more, whether through time, resources, or awareness—to protect this essential natural resource. Water is not just something we use; it is something we depend on for life itself.
