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Water

Meet my little friend.
It goes with me nearly everywhere.
Perplexing to some
and to the annoyance of most.
There is nothing worse then feeling thirsty, dry and in need of a sip of water.
And, nothing quite like the refreshing drink of clean, cool water.

My little friend has saved me many a times from the thing I dislike.
I fill it up multiple times throughout a day, without thought or question
to the safety and cleanliness of the source.

The source.
At my fingertips everywhere I go.

Water.
Readily and abundantly available to me.
No effort required.
Turn the tap.
Water.
Clean, pure and available.

Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash
I recently came across a video about an organisation called Charity Water 
(Watch it here!!)
(Music score by my favourite, Sleeping at Last!)

Beautifully crafted, this video was
both moving and horrifying.
Bringing me to tears, as its founder
shares his story and journey
of becoming aware of the terrible reality
for many without access to water.
A revelation, that developed a
 vision and drive for change
 both personally and globally. 
It addresses the significance of water
 not being available to so many
and the difficulties, loss and pain
 that accompanies the nonavailability of it.

But also shows the hope,
founder Scott Harrison ,
had with his vision for
what could and should be.
It celebrates the beginning of a
solution to provide safe, clean water
to those who did not have it. 
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
Water.
Beautiful.
Powerful.
Everywhere.
And yet... 
Water is life giving and an offence that most go without safe and clean access to it.
This video is so inspiring, humbling and encouraging  as you watch those driven to make a tangible change that gives every human the ability and right to access the life giving source, called water.

The next time you grab a glass, turn the tap on and find yourself with clean and safe water to drink, remember that it isn't the case for so many.
May we be empowered to understand that we have the privilege to help change that reality for so many, even by way of supporting those organisations dedicated & committed to the fundamental human need and right for water.
We have the power to make the difference, you and I.

Next post I will share about another organisation that is making a difference with both water & products!




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