Picture this: You just got done with a long day of classes, and all you want to do is lay down in bed and take a nice long nap, but you have one problem. You have to climb the infamous UW-Eau Claire hill first.

It’s a hot day, sweat is dripping down your face and after a long period of walking, you finally scale the hill. You are probably parched at this point, so you reach for your water bottle and take a nice sip.

With that sip, all of your problems seem to fade away, and the once insurmountable hill seems to be nothing but a distant memory.

We have all experienced this refreshing phenomenon of drinking water in one way or another, but we experience it so regularly it often gets overlooked. I mean, when was the last time you actively appreciated your water when you drank it? I bet it has been a while.

Water has to stop getting disrespected. Sure, it’s not as flashy as some other drinks, but it serves its purpose to perfection.

It is almost impossible to go a day without drinking at least a couple sips of water, and that shows how crucial of a beverage it truly is. It is quite literally a life-saver, and it tastes great at the same time. 

For any sports fans out there, water is a role player. A role player is a person on a team who is by no means a superstar, but the team cannot function without them. This concept describes water perfectly.

Water is the perfect role player. It is not the star of the show, rather the drink that makes sure everything goes smoothly. A person can turn to water for any beverage-consuming situation —  a skill that most drinks simply do not have.

Another highlight of water is that it is a universally consumed beverage. No matter where you are in the world, water is consumed. Its greatness goes past the lips of just humans. Even animals consume water on a daily basis, which cannot be said about many other drinks.

Despite its global consumption, water somehow still manages not to get the respect it truly deserves. When was the last time you heard two people have a good conversation about water? I bet it has been a while.

You’re probably asking yourself how you can help popularize water, and the answer is quite simple. Just spread the good news about water. 

Next time you meet someone, don’t ask them their name, ask them what their favorite water brand is. They likely wanted to ask you the same question anyways.

“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry,” English historian Thomas Fuller said.

We know how lovely water is, but do not take advantage of its loveliness. Be sure to appreciate the blessing of water before it is too late.

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