Often lakes,  oceans and rivers are  referred to as a "bodies of water".  Secondary streams or inlets

are often called "arms". We can easily see ourselves as the bodies of water.   When objects are

thrown into the water reaction is shown as ripples just as we feel ripples when our tranquility is

disturbed.  We see ourselves reflected in the water.  Water refreshes and cleanses.  It is used in

religion as the tool for baptism.  Water can also drown us.  The planet looks like a giant blue marble

from space making us aware that we are surrounded by water our life support.
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