The Call of Water Episode 5

Episode 05.

The Call of Water

The Himalayas

Please… sensei… …stop…

I can´t…. continue… anymore

I CAN'T BREATHE...

THE AIR IS SO THIN UP HERE, AND I AM REALLY COLD!

We’ve arrived Wait! What did you say?

My feet hurt, I can’t feel my hands… my head is about to explode… And why am I carrying these logs??

We’ve arrived.

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Finally! What legandary ninja are we going to meet here?

…what? So why on earth did we walk all the way up here??

Here? Do you think anyone would live here? WE ARE DEEP IN THE HIMALAYA'S, WHERE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ANYONE TO LIVE. THE AIR IS THIN AND IT CAN GET VERY COLD.

Do you know why mountains are so important, even sacred, for humans and all living beings…?

Well, yes…. But what do they provide us?

Emmm… becausee they are huge and magnificent… they remind us HOW SMALL WE ARE... THEY HELP TO HUMBLE US TOWARDS NATURE

…beautiful pictures for memories?

Water. Mountains are where rivers are born.

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Water? I see… so I’m gonna meet… Water ninja?

Oh my god!! Oh my god!! I’m gonna meet water ninja!! I can’t believe it!!

I love her!! She is so beautiful!! I can’t believe this is really happening…

Perhaps…

Well… it’s not happening just yet… You’ll need to find her… somewhere along the indus river.

This is the indus river.

That’s what the logs are for. You’ll need to raft the river.

The indus river?

Where’s that?

This Little trikle of water??

Piece of cake!!

Water ninja here I come!!

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It’s 1980 miles…

Have a good journey

Water ninja!!!

Water ninja!!!

This river is so shallow, I aslmost have to push to move forward…

Water ninja!!! where are you?

Okay. This is getting a bit stronger.

Woo-hoow

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Argghhh.. Come on!!

No, no, no!

Water ninja…

Is it you?

so beautiful…

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What... what happened?

Water ninja… I saw her! In the water…

That was amazing but it was one of the scariest moments of my life!

I’m not going in those rapids again… it’s madness!!

I´m cold, and tired…

I haven’t had a decent meal in days…

I’m sorry Water ninja… I’m not doing it, not even for you…

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I guess I have to quit this lesson.

What are you looking at?

Stop judging me!

The river is really strong. It’s very dangerous!!

Don’t look at me like that!! Stop!!

I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING!! BUT LET ME TELL YOU I'M NO COWARD!! I HAVE BEEN TRAINING VERY HARD IN SOME OF THE HARSHEST CONDITIONS ON EARTH!

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Can’t I for once get a nice cozy place, with a hot meal?!

I HAVE BEEN TRAINING FOR MONTHS...

YOU KNOW WHAT... YOU ARE RIGHT! I HAVE INVESTED TOO MUCH TIME TO QUIT NOW.

I AM GOING TO BE A NATURE NINJA SAMURAI! I AM NATURE NINJA!

And if I fall, I know wáter ninja will help me! Like she did before!!

I have a lesson to complete!!

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Thank you, giant hairy cow!!

It’s easier once you learn to trust the water.

To flow with it it, instead of fighting it!

I guess part of the lesson is that.

Flowing, adapting… like water.

And gradually, water starts to calm down…

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There’s so much going on around the river. It’s amazing!

WATER SERVES ALL LIVING THINGS FROM INSECTS AND ANIMALS TO PLANTS AND TREES. LIFE IS ABUNDANT EVERYWHERE THE RIVER FLOWS.

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Water is really something we take for granted… but when you take a couple of minutes to think about it, it’s something really magical.

The human mind is similar to water… when it’s agitated it’s difficult to see, but if allowed to settle, everything becomes clear…

So clean, so perfect, so pure.

I see you are finally gettin some clarity…

Soo beautiful

Its amazing finally meeting you in person!

Water Ninja!!

You are funny young Nature Ninja, Is there any other way to meet?

Well there is Zoom, Facetime, Skype, Messenger...

I have no idea what you’re talking about…

tell me, what have you learned about water along this journey

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OKAAAY... THAT'S GOOD BUT THAT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE LESSON.

Well, eh… I’ve learned that it’s vital to all living things… life flourishes around it, even in a dry place like this.

I… I… I mean..

Water is much more than that! It’s the essence of life itself. We humans are primarily water. Our planet is primarily water! All life forms are connected through water. Right now, we are connected to all of the oceans through this river.

Yes yes…i get it, water is the best!

Are you following me…?

You know, I’m a big fan of water myself… I love everything related to water… watermelons… watercolors… ehh..

WATERCOOLERS…

The Water ninja…

Ehmmm, ok

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So, let’s focus…

What else have you learned on this journey…?

Good!! Flowing… instead of forcing things to happen!

The river has no straight lines… it winds and bends as it proceeds on it’s journey. And by doiing so, it’s able to carve it’s way through mountains.

That’s the true force of willpower…

Emmm..Ah! I learned that it’s better to flow with the water, rather than fighting against it. Go with the flow.

so wise, and so beautiful…

A true nature ninja needs to be like water. Persistent, yet adaptable. Soft, yet strong.

And of course, very strong!

I have all those qualities!

Adaptable, persistent, soft...

kia!!

you see... i love water so much i just can’t stay out of it!

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WE ARE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF THE JOURNEY...

YOU HAVE TO PREPARE... THIS WILL BE THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOURNEY...

The hardest part? What do you mean? The river flow is really slow, it’s really easy to float…

What’s this??

Oh no! The river is really contaminated!

Look! There’s toxic liquid coming into the river…

Water ninja!!

how can they...? water ninja?

I… I don’t feel very well…

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its the pollution, isn’t it?

WHY??? WHY ARE THEY POLLUTING THE RIVER? THIS MAKES ME SO ANGRY!!! HOW CAN THIS BE?

Put your hand on your heart and your heart will help guide you back to the path of Nature. It is gratitude, not greed, not revenge, that will guide you on a life of fullfillment and true wealth.

Why are you talking in this tone? Come on!

You are going to be fine! You are the legendary Water ninja!!

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No, Young nature ninja. Don’t let hatred take over your heart and mind.

Look at all the life that is able to grow and flourish. water gently flows all around us.

Don’t take it for granted!

BE THANKFUL FOR IT. REMEMBER WE ARE ALL MOSTLY WATER AND WE ARE ALL CONNECTED.

Hang in there!! We are getting to the delta!

We are going to mix with the clean water of the ocean!

noooo!!!!!

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HOW CAN THIS BE? WATER IS SOMETHING SO MAGICAL, SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL, SOMETHING SO SACRED!

okay, so, What now??

Sensei??

Wa-water ninja..?

Congratulations!

Young nature ninja.

You completed your journey.

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It just… transorms!!

I’m confused.

It’s natural.

It’s the human condition.

Died? Ha! Water never dies.

I- I thought you had died!!

from solid, to liquid, to gas…. As you have checked yourself along the journey.

CAN YOU CREATE THUNDER?

Indeed…

So, come on, it’s time to complete the cycle.

Cool!!

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ouch!

How did my Young apprentice do?

Hello Soil sensei.

Hello Water Ninja! you look more beautiful every time I see you.

Well, I had to rescue him a couple of times.

But he was okay.

He is actually kind of cute.

It was really an amazing journey along the Indus river!

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Oh no no no!!

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Glad to hear it.

Do you want to go again?

ha h

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So my young apprentice what have you learned today from the legendary Water Ninja?

I learned that even something as small as a trickle of water can grow over time and become powerful enough to carve THROUGH mountains.

I learned that water is adaptable and serves life wherever it flows, from insects to trees to animals. we all depend on water to live. So water is part of every living thing and connects us all.

but most of all, i learned that i can trust the legendary ninjas to help me ON THE JOURNEY OF LIFE. They will have my back, they will show me the right way.

i can trust nature to guide me.

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