Water

Sometimes, we take it for granted; we waste it; we don't think about it.
Yet, without water, life on earth, as we know it, would end.

Today, I want to give thanks for water. I have the blessing of have running water in the house. Many, in far away countries and even close to home, do not have this privilege.

I use water daily to clean, cook, drink, dispose of waste, and water my garden.
I use it without thinking of how precious it is. It is worth more than any of the precious metals and gems in the world. It keeps my family, my animals, and my plants alive.

We can go without food for an extended period of time, but we cannot go without water. Our bodies are made of up to 60% water (some have more, some have less). The world is about 71% water.

Yes, I am indeed grateful for water and I want to commit to be more mindful of its use so I do not waste as much of it.