Supply and demand

The basic rule of supply and demand says: when something exists in abundance, its price drops—but that doesn’t mean its value disappears.

When I was young, I could drink rainwater straight from a clay jar without boiling or filtering it. Many homes even placed a jar and dipper outside as an act of kindness for anyone passing by. Back then, no one bought drinking water. Today, in some places, water is more expensive than beer.

We didn’t stop drinking rainwater because the water got worse—we stopped because the air got worse. Pollution from cars, factories, and modern conveniences filled the sky with chemicals. Clean water is no longer something nature provides in unlimited supply. Scarcity creates price.

And if you look closely, we’re already paying for clean air too. In many cities, people rely on air purifiers just to breathe safely. It makes me wonder: will we one day have to buy air the way we now buy water?

Anything that exists in excess loses its price—but never its value.

Don’t take anything for granted.

Water. Air. Health. Relationships. Wealth. Responsibilities.

They all deserve care, attention, and renewal.