The Secret Life of Water by Masaru Emoto

Though the label may change, the power of love to influence health has been taught throughout written history. But, could thoughts and words, especially love, influence and improve water? Could water have memory? Could water even provide a means to show us the healing power of love and gratitude? We are all united in our dependence on water, causing its flow to determined the rise of civilizations. And yet, I do not think anyone has considered the implications of water to the depth of Masaru Emoto. In "The Secret Life of Water," Dr. Emoto's third book about this powerful element, he continues to share his magical photographs of frozen water crystals.

What is initially most intriguing about "The Secret Life of Water" is the diverse selection of photographs. Dr. Emoto froze and photographed diverse specimens of water, both before and after subjecting them to various forms of "hado" energy. Hado medicine, as it is called in Japan, is based on the understanding that all matter resonates to it's own unique frequency. It also incorporates the understanding that states of being, such as health, disease, and emotions also resonate to vibrational frequencies. It is through understanding, and using these frequencies, that this approach to medicine heals. The formation of the crystal structures during freezing literally seems to mirror the health, or state, of the water, as well as the nature of the hado's source. Without a doubt, the energy of love and gratitude produced the most beautiful and "perfect" crystal structures of all, regardless of language.

Dr. Emoto shares, both his process and findings, with a spiritual sensitivity masterfully combined with logic. He shares the actual process he follows to produce his photographs. He includes supportive studies and leaves the reader with a reverent sense of the lessons in water for our daily lives. The true message of "The Secret Life of Water," is that the positive energy of prayer, love and gratitude heal. And, if love can heal water, what are the far-reaching implications for our planet and ourselves. The pattern of rain water entering the depths of the earth, only to rise back to return to the sea, could easily be likened to the flow of blood in our bodies, feeding every extremity and then returning to the heart. We are interconnected through water, and in "The Secret Life of Water," water shows us the power of our love.

Review written by Ann Clancy for Mind, Body, Soul NOW! At the time of the review, Ann lives in New Hampshire with her three children. Ann has been a Nationally certified massage therapist for eight years and has studied astrology for fifteen years, is an award winning stained glass artist, and an adult education teacher. Ann can be reached at annclancylmt@comcast.net