Water, a source of inspiration

Whenever I get stuck with an idea, or just for the fun of it, I like to be close to water. It works marvels when I need to roll my thoughts into stories. Sitting by a lake, contemplating the ocean, listening  to a stream or river flowing, walking by a pond, are all gifts to my creativity.

There is a pond close to my house and I like to peer out the window to rest my eyes on it and let my mind wander.

Here you are some interesting facts about water:

-Our bodies are made up of 60-70 %  water

- Coffee, tea and soft drinks contain caffeine - not just water. The diuretic effects of caffeine make your body lose water.

-Our brains need water. Why? Studies have shown that if you are only one percent dehydrated, you will likely have a 5 percent decrease in cognitive function. If your brain drops 2 percent in body water you may suffer from fuzzy short-term memory, experience problems with focusing, and have trouble with math calculations.

- Don't take water for granted. One billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. 

-Half of the world's hospital beds are filled with people who suffer water related illnesses.

I was visiting the aquarium in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago when I thought about writing this blog entry. At that instant, a man approached me to ask for feedback on a website about the conservation of water. 

Here is the link to his website:

www.h2oscore.com

Now go and enjoy a nice sip of cool water.

If you enjoyed this post feel free to read my post on Light Pollution.