Water H2O Agua - its ALL about water. The Art of it.

This is the first post in the series dedicated to WATER in honor of World Water Day 2009.
In honor of the upcoming World Water Day March 22, I've been focusing more of my thoughts on water. Which means I will be writing about water. Now, I often think about water anyway. I am one of those people whose universe can be made right again by soaking in water. I drink lots of water every day and love it. In fact, I start each morning with a glass of water and a prayer of healing and gratitude to break my fast.

In my tradition, water is the original medicine. We often say that water is life. Perhaps that seems to be stating the obvious, but seriously, how often do you REALLY think about water and its involvement in your life?

There are many metaphors and proverbs in the English language about water... still water runs deep, hope springs eternal, go with the flow, "We do not know the worth of water until the well goes dry", "When drinking from the well, do not forget those who dug it" and many more. Look here for more water proverbs if you're interested or just listen to yourself speak - do you use any water metaphors in your daily conversations?

The United Nations proclaimed 2005-2015 as the International Decade for Action on 'Water for Life'.





For today, here are some excellent (in my humble opinion) examples of Water Art. Grab a glass of water and have a browse.

The WebEcoist 42 Wonderful Works of Water, Snow and Ice Art

The World Water Assessment Programme Photo Library

Liquid Sculpture Water Drop Art

Update: I just found this water art exhibit charity: water At Chelsea Market (NYC) in honor of WATER.

Let me know if you have favorite water art. What is your favorite water metaphor or proverb? What are the words you use to describe water?

If you would like to read what other blogger's have to say about World Water Day, check out Bloggers Unite.


Photo Credits: Water Drop Image via istockphoto.com UN logo via http://www.un.org/ water art via WebEcoist