"Water is essential to our survival: for drinking, washing, cleaning our homes and clothing, as well as for protecting us from fire; for use in religious ceremonies, such as ritual cleansing and purification, and for healing, initiation, and in gaining wisdom. As the key factor in the growth of human civilizations, water has been vital for agriculture, architecture, transportation, and industry. Present in all planetary ecosystems, water is at the heart of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

"Preserving and protecting the waters of the world should not be seen as an obligation or chore but should spring forth as the natural result of personal awareness and appreciation of the role water plays in our lives every single day. The noted Indian teacher, J. Krishnamurti, stressed that the best form of meditation involves being choicelessly aware from moment to moment. We should become aware of water while we take our morning shower, drink a glass of it, flush the toilet, or do the laundry. We should be mindful of water whenever we use it, when we stand in awe of a spectacular fountain, quietly observe a river or stream, wade into the ocean surf, or take a walk in the rain without an umbrella. Over time, we create within ourselves a water consciousness that can have a powerful and lasting impact. Because each of us is a cell in the body of humanity, a transformation of consciousness by a relatively small group of people can, over time, have a powerful impact on the world as a whole."