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How Water Can Help You Create A Better Life

I’m filing this one under “fascinating concepts” but it’s also a book review.  Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist, wrote a book called The Hidden Messages In Water, which I’ve recommended to clients for the past couple of years.  Some of them thought I was crazy when I shared the message of the book with them.  I guess they weren’t ready to hear it.  One of those clients emailed me recently (even though I haven’t coached her in over year) to let me know she *finally* gets it and understands the sentiment behind the book.  I love it when a thought finally takes root in a client’s life and helps them!

Dr. Emoto conducted an experiment with frozen water crystals.  In essence, he wrote down words such as ‘love’, ‘gratitude’ and ‘thank you’ and taped them to the side of a water bottle.  Then, he put samples of the water in petri dishes and took photos of them using high speed photography.  He also repeated this process using negative words such as ‘hate’ or ‘fool’.  The results are astonishing!

The ‘positive’ words formed brilliant, well formed, clear crystals. 

The ‘negative’ words had a totally different impact. In those samples, the crystals looked like messy blobs without a well defined shape. 

His book contains photos which illustrate the SHARP contrast between both types of crystals..negative versus positive.

Dr. Emoto expanded the experiment to include different types of music and placing objects next to the water.

He even tried speaking to the water. In one sample, he said “You are beautiful” to the water several times.  In another, he simply ignored the water and didn’t say anything at all. Guess what? The ignored water didn’t form a clear crystal while the ‘adored’ water formed clear, beautiful crystals.

What does this mean for you?

Everything in life (including you) is vibrating.  All things are made up of energy particles, even innate objects such as a piece of paper with words.  Of course, the vibration is so fast you can’t really see it, but it’s there.

Water is very sensitive and able to respond to the vibrations of words and everything around it....whether they are spoken, written or merely in thought.

YOU are made up of water, roughly 70% to be exact.

So, surround yourself with ‘positive’ words, uplifting music and encouraging people.  Don’t let anyone taint your water! 

This is ONE of the reasons I enjoy sending out my free, uplifting quotes each day from my site Morning Mantra.

Most people hope to create more balance, clarity and beauty in their lives.  If this is you, consider the impact of everything around you and do some clean-up if necessary. 

This week, notice all of the ‘positive’ words coming your way and be grateful for them. You also need to look for any ‘negative’ ones and set boundaries with the Negativos (negative people) in your life.

Your life is sacred.  Treat it that way.

If you want to discuss the topic with me or share your thoughts about it, feel free to drop me an email

Posted by Kristin on February 04, 2007