You know I love sharing with you - especially when it means looking at things from outside the box! I love to wake us up; make us more conscious in our choices, our daily living.
With that said, consider this:
At home, the average American uses 80-100 gallons of water a day:
>> Flushing the toilet: 5 gallans per flush
>> Brusthing teeth with water running: 2 gallons
>> Running the dishwater: 12 gallons
>> Taking a 5 minute shower: 25 gallons
CounterPoint: The average African *family* uses a total of 5 gallons of water a day
Surprised?! I was! :D
Water is life...When a community gains access to clean water, its child mortality drops by half.
From: World Vision Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, World Resources Insitute
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
>> Be Conscious of how you use water. Don't run the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. Use water-saving shower heads and use gray water (shower, dishwather) for watering your lawn and garden. When I lived in California during the 7 year drought, I became very aware of when and how much water I was using. We're so fortunate to have ample clean water in America. What an opportunity to express gratitude!
>> Help provide a well for a community. Visit www.worldvisiongifts.org to purchase a share of a traditional or deep well. World Vision's water projects around the world have given 10 million people access to clean water and improved sanitation. You can be a part of the solution!
>> Learn more about water and poverty. "Water Wise", teacher's guides adn materials are available at www.worldvisionresources.com Or find education information online at www.watermatters.worldvision.org.nz
More little-known information for you to think about:
Major Uses for Fresh Water:
North America:
>> Domestic Use: 13.3 percent
>> Agriculture: 38.7 percent
>> Industry: 48.0 percent
Africa:
>>Industry: 7.3 percent
>> Domestic Use: 8.6 percent
>> Agriculture: 84.1 percent
From: World Vision Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Can you feel your mind expanding? Your consciousness awakening? Good!
Now go enjoy your day and be grateful for that glass of water you're drinking!
In Spirit,
Lauren
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