Power of water focus of wellness workshop

WATERY WORDS* “Drink waters out of thine own cistern and running waters out of thine own well.” — Proverbs 5:15* “Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.” — African proverb* “The deeper the waters, the more still they run.” — Korean proverb* “Any water in the desert will do.” –Saudi Arabian proverb* “In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong, nothing can surpass it.” — Chinese philosopher Lao-TzuIF YOU GO* What: Elements of Healing workshop: Water.* When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday (workshops on Air and Fire follow March 31 and April 28).* Where: Well Nest, East Ridge. (For address, e-mail drrick@wellnestchattanooga.com).* Admission: $25 per workshop.* Phone: 326-7099.* Website: www.wellnestchattanooga.com.DROP BY DROP* About 70 percent of the human body is composed of water.* Fresh water makes up 3 percent of the Earth’s surface.* The average adult can drink three gallons of water a day (about 48 cups).* In a 100-year period, a water molecule spends 98 years in the ocean, 20 months as ice, two weeks in lakes or rivers, and less than a week in the atmosphere.* About 27 percent of the average American family’s water consumption is through toilets.* Average daily water use in America is 700 liters (184 gallons). In Africa, the average is 30-40 liters (8-10.6 gallons).Source: Internet sites