by Alicia Tan

An Arab diplomat visiting the U.S. for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salt in American foods (french fries, cheeses, salami, anchovies etc.) and was constantly sending his servant, Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Time and again, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but then came the time when he returned empty-handed.

“Abdul you son of an ugly camel, where is my water?” demanded the Grand Emir.

“A thousand pardons, O Illustrious One”, stammered the wretched Abdul, “white man sitting on well.”

Well, aside from fulfilling the fundamental need to quench an insatiable thirst and ensure that our body regulates about 70% fluid, water is placed high on the pedestal for its soothing and quaint qualities which ultimately contributes to a synergized individual. It’s not really difficult to explain the affinity we feel and sense when in close proximity with this unadulterated fluid, as we are, after all, the largest consumers of the fluid world ourselves.

To further illustrate the ‘affinity’ human beings have towards water, be it during the times where kings and queens in Europe enjoy the privileges of having a monumental fountain in their gardens or when the Chinese people who associate the discipline of Feng Shui very much with flowing water, it is quite evident that all across the globe, water is indispensable and its numerous qualities help to serve the psychological and physiological need of all living things.

It is not an odd to feel envious of the breath taking sights a fountain can offer and not to mention the benefits it can bring towards a healthy living. Who am I kidding, the idea of a showpiece water feature in the comfort of one’s own living room, designed to salivate, is purely for our own visual pleasure.

But if all else fails in persuading your partner to set aside budget for a water feature, one can always use the feng shui beliefs as a justification to buy one.

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ALICIA TAN
Writer of TAXI Design Network

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