A Thought for the Water
We need to make every effort to keep the water as pure as possible, for it is the basis for all life on this planet. People of many traditions will agree that faith must be accompanied by action, but the reverse is true, as well. For this reason, we’re asking you to join in a daily prayer or meditation for the health and protection of the water.
Perhaps you’d like to envision one of your favorite watery places–a stream or a lake, a pond, a waterfall–or maybe you’ll want to think about the physical properties or the mysteries of water itself, its power.
We should also be mindful of the struggle many people throughout the world endure to obtain water–water that is not always clean. Perhaps there is something you can do for the water. Many of us, without thinking, simply take the water for granted.
Reflect on the universal importance of water, and its presence in your life. Each time you take a drink or turn on a faucet, remember to be grateful and respectful. Ponder its presence in your body, your food, the air you breathe, the ground you walk on. Think of it with love.
Please take some time out of your day, every day, to focus your hearts and minds on a positive outcome for the planet, for the water. Just before sleep might be a good time to do this, or when you awake.
Our thoughts are made manifest in the physical. Therefore, the spirit that is in each of us literally has the power to change the world. Its strength is greatest when we are united in our purpose.
If your heart moves you, please forward this message.
Thank you.
I heartily agree that this planet, including its water, must be healed and that the damage done by greedy and/or thoughtless humans to their home is nearing an (from the human standpoint) irreversible level. My continued prayers are for the day when the Creator steps in as he promised to do and takes charge of that clean-up–and for the millions of people and animals who cannot get a clean drink of water –ever in this sad situation. Water is life and clean water is a treasure to be appreciated and protected to the extent that we are able to protect it. Whether one prays in the manner of traditional First People, First Nations, or Native American, or Bible-based belief, we all need the intercession of a higher intellect in this fight for survival. This planet does not belong to any of us; it was given to all of us and we are all responsible for respectful and appreciative care of our home.
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Walking in the pesernce of giants here. Cool thinking all around!