The Hidden Messages in Water

Paperback, 200 pages

English language

Published Sept. 20, 2005 by Atria.

ISBN:
978-0-7432-8980-1
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3 stars (2 reviews)

Using high-speed photography, Dr. Masaru Emoto demonstrates that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. Water that flows from clear springs or has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns, while polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical, dull-colored patterns. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, these findings have profound significance.

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3 stars

Reading this book as a perspective on spirituality and environmentalism is probably more important than reading it for scientifically proven facts. It's clear that Emoto's research findings are colored with subjectivity. For instance, claims that water exposed to classical music create more beautiful crystals than water exposed to heavy metal betray the author's own biases. However, none of this takes away from the spiritual messaging of this book, which perfectly coincides with so many other spiritual doctrines: that consciousness creates reality, that love and gratitude are the most essential and revolutionary spiritual values.

Emoto is basically using his research on water crystallization as the standpoint from which to draw spiritual realizations, which mirror universal spiritual tenets. It's a quick and beautiful read and his photos of water crystals are fascinating and exquisite. The strength of this book is that it ties spiritual beliefs to something tangible and ubiquitous. Also, the …

Subjects

  • Mind, Body, Spirit
  • Metaphysical Phenomena - General
  • Gaia & Earth Energies
  • Body, Mind & Spirit
  • New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit
  • New Age
  • Spirituality - General
  • Crystals
  • Healing - General
  • Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / Prayer & Spiritual
  • Healing - Prayer & Spiritual