Manthagini

Water has always fascinated me and brought a sense of calm, whether it’s a tranquil pond, a gentle stream, the mighty Ganges, a powerful waterfall, or the relentless waves of the Indian Ocean. There’s something about water that draws me in. It has a way of creating a meditative state within me. I could sit by a body of water for hours, either in quiet meditation or simply lost in thought, imagining what it would be like to be water—fluid, free, and ever-moving.

Perhaps you’ve sat by a stream, enjoying its peaceful, gentle flow.

Maybe you’ve stood beside a roaring river, awestruck by its relentless power.

You might have found yourself under a waterfall, wondering where it comes from, where it’s going, and what it touches along the way.

Or, perhaps you’ve watched the waves rush toward the shore as if chasing you, only to retreat calmly in the end.

Have you ever wondered how water can take so many forms and still remain water?

Could humans be like that? Flawed yet resilient? Adaptable to the changing currents of life while still forging our path?

Bruce Lee famously said, “Be water, my friend.”

This quote captures his philosophy of adaptability and fluidity in life. Lee believed that, like water, we should remain flexible—able to flow and adjust to whatever comes our way. Water takes the shape of its container, moves around obstacles, and is constantly in motion—qualities Lee viewed as essential for achieving both physical and mental mastery. His words remind us not to be rigid in our thoughts or actions, but instead to stay open to change, meeting life’s challenges with grace and ease.

Water doesn’t stop when it hits a rock; it flows around it or wears it down over time.

Persevere, like water.