The idea that consciousness could be tied to water is one I have not heard before, but it could fit in quite nicely with the panpsychism view, which states that everything physical, no matter if it is animate or inanimate, has an element of consciousness. If you were to think of water as the basis of consciousness, then this could make even more sense, since all objects have some level of moisture in them.

Thanks for the idea, it gives me a new direction for my studies.

Last night I was introduced to the cognitive theories of Maturana and Varela, which added another element to the discussion of consciousness, this time as a process in the network of life. I will be doing more study on this surely.

Thanks for being a part of the conversation. I look forward to your additional considerations!