Water

The Water connects us to comfort and peacefulness. Think about taking a warm bath, sitting and listening to the rain, or holding a cup of tea. This quality of peacefulness and comfort—why do so many people enjoy listening to rain, going to sleep with rain sounds, or visiting lakes and beaches? There’s a natural quality within us of comfort and peacefulness.

Whenever we see water, it can be like a bell of mindfulness. Take a moment, breathe in, and connect with that comfort and peacefulness. Sit by a waterfall or koi pond. Place your attention on the water—the sound, the sight, or the feeling of it. A nice shower is so comforting, or floating in a pool. Just let that experience nourish the seeds of comfort and peacefulness within you.

If you don’t have enough Water element, what’s that quality like? It’s the opposite of comfort. You’re uncomfortable, maybe agitated or anxious. You’re worried about your to-do list or something upcoming at work. You’re not at peace. Ease, another aspect of the Water element, is missing. When you notice these qualities are lacking, have a nice glass of water, take a shower, or find a body of water to sit by. Listen to the sound of rain or go outside during rainy season.

Too much Water element? You might be too comfortable—so comfortable that you’re not willing to change. You become complacent, lazy, indifferent to your emotions. When you notice this, you’re starting to disconnect, becoming too lazy or indifferent. That’s when you can turn to other elements to help balance it out.

Waterkeeper Rangers

Waterkeeper Rangers are certified citizen scientists trained to advocate for clean water, monitor and test water samples in our in-house lab, and conduct surveys and report observed conditions on local waters.

Waterkeeper Rangers are people united for clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet. Waterkeeper Rangers protect our right to clean water in communities around the world.

Water is life. Healthy watersheds connect and sustain us all. Clean water is a basic right for all living beings. Waterkeepers are guardians of this right, fiercely defending, enforcing, and promoting just and equitable clean water laws. Each Waterkeeper has a unique voice, reflecting our diverse communities and watersheds. As a movement, we are strong together when we lift up each others’ voices and the voices of the communities we serve.