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120 How to Talk to Water Be brief. Don’t use big words. Go with the flow but be concise. When talking to a lake, stream, river, or into a puddle, it’s okay to smile at your reflection. Go ahead, wink. Say it all: You’re sick of your life, you’re tired of struggling. You’re not ready to give up, but damn it, you’re ready for something new. The water is there for you. If you’re disgusted go ahead, spit. Watch it dissolve. Be aware, talking to the ocean is more complex. You must use sprawling 121 gestures or the ocean will not recognize you. Be advised: do not wear a wetsuit or the ocean will laugh. Never spit in the ocean. For best results, whisper into the surf until the cold foam curls around your ankles. Then you will know you have been heard. ...

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