My Water Bottle

Many of my friends think I am obsessed by water because I constantly carry a stainless steel bottle of water around with me like it is a piece of jewelry. They are right I am possessed by water in a very positive way.

As a young person I did not know what caused fatigue, headaches and cramps I would experience. To me it was all quite normal how I felt but as a not so young adult I discovered the many reasons why water is important and my daily relationship with water has never ended.

Now I think I am discovering a new way for me to use water as I work on nourishing my personal state of mindfulness to reduce stress and increase wellness in all areas of my life. Today, while reading Peace is Every Step to relax and focus my mind I came up with a thought: what if I took a glass of water and drank it really slowly and pondered mindfully the power of life within that water could this be another way for me to connect with the world around me in a more mindful way?

So I did it I filled a glass with fresh running water and sat down quietly drinking. It was just for a few minutes but I felt refreshed in many ways afterwards. When I share this with my friends I wonder what they are going to say.

Before I share the idea with friends I think I am going to introduce this idea gently to my children. They know the value of drinking water since it was their first fluid after breast milk but I believe taking the time to drink a glass of water slowly will be an interesting experience for them like me.

Perhaps you will find this way an interesting new way to focus on being more mindful of the world around you or perhaps, not.

Your friend on the journey,

David

P.S. If you are curious, if you are curious to learn about the book I was reading here is the link to Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. If you like the idea of having a stainless steel water bottle and you do not have one here is a link to a review of children’s stainless steel water bottles and one to adults stainless steel water bottles.

Number one

Water helps keep your lungs moist so you can breath easier especially on hot or cold days.

Number two

Water helps keep your eyes moist so you can see clearly and experience less eye fatigue.

Number three

Water helps keep your mouth moist so you can create saliva so you can digest easier and speak more comfortably.

Number four

Water helps you regulate your body temperature – extremely important.

Number five

Water helps protect your organs  and tissues.

Number six

Water helps prevent constipation.

Number seven

Water helps dissolves minerals and other nutrients in the body.

Number eight

Water lessens the burden on your kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products.

Number nine

Water helps your body recover from mental and physical fatigue.

Number ten

Water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells in the brain and other parts of the body.

Number ten is extremely important to remember as you go about your day so that you experience less stress and higher levels of mental clarity. Once again, it is water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells in the brain.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A few years ago I read the pioneering book on the life changing impact water has on the human body. The book was called ‘Your Body’s Many Cries for Water’ By Dr. Batmanghelidj.

I recommend you get a copy of  Your Body’s Many Cries for Water for yourself and for anyone you know who will benefit from this information. I cannot emphasis more the importance of understanding what water does in your  body.

I also recommend if you are looking for a healthy solution to carry your water with you check out my Stainless Steel Water bottle review for adults and my childrens stainless steel water bottle review.

Plus you need to read my article Poison in the Tap water – notes on a TV documentary.

The best of everything to you,

David

P.S. To my surprise I still meet many people who are NOT aware of the importance of water to how our body functions. I urge you to do your friends and co-workers a favour by forwarding to them the link to this post with a simply “Read this valuable Info”. The difference you could make could be life changing.