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The Hidden Messages in Water The Power of Being Positive Overview • As we go about our daily tasks (school, work, etc.), it is inevitable f or us to encounter situations that may be overwhelming or f rustrating. Usually, these types of situations may elicit negative responses. Although a negative response may be typical, it is important f or us to understand that something as simple as maintaining a positive attitude can help us through tough times. I n the book, Th e Hi d d e n Me ssa g e s i n Wa t e r , this idea is discussed in detail, while highlighting the power of words. Our Connection With Water • “Th e a v e r a g e h u m a n bod y i s 70 pe r ce n t w a t e r ” (Pa g e x v ). • “We st a r t ou t l i f e b e i n g 99 pe r ce n t w a t e r , a s f e t u se s. Wh e n w e a r e bor n , w e a r e 90 pe r ce n t w a t e r , a n d by t h e t i m e w e r e a ch a d u l t h oo d w e a r e d ow n t o 70 pe r ce n t . If w e d i e o f ol d a g e , w e w i l l pr oba bl y be a bo u t 50 pe r ce n t w a t e r . In ot h e r w or d s, t h r ou g h o u t ou r l i v e s w e e x i st m ost l y a s w a t e r ” (Pa g e x v ). The Experiment • Dr. Emoto and his associates exposed water to positive and negative words, expressions, and music. Subsequently, they f roze the water and photographed the crystals that f ormed. This experiment provided concrete visual evidence of how water reacted to both positive and negative energy. • “Wa t e r e x pose d t o ‘Th a n k You ’ f o r m e d be a u t i f u l h e x a g on a l cr y st a l s, b u t w a t e r e x pose d t o t h e w or d ‘Fool ’ pr od u ce d cr y st a l s si m i l a r t o t h e w a t e r e x pose d t o t h e h e a v y m e t a l m u si c, m a l f o r m e d a n d Crystals Formed after exposure to Positive Words (Energy) Tibet Sutra Love and Appreciation Thank You Beethoven’s Pastorale Mother Teresa Crystals Formed After Exposure to Negative Words (Energy) You Make Me Sick… Heavy Metal Music Adolph Hitler Before and After Lake water bef ore positive words Lake water af ter positive words What does it all Mean? • “Mod e r n r e se a r ch e r s h a v e sh ow n t h a t t h e con d it i on of t h e m i n d h a s a d i r e ct im pa ct on t h e con d it i on of t h e bod y ” (Pa g e x v i). • Since we are made primarily of water, and since water can be inf luenced by positive and negative energy, maintaining a positive attitude (and exuding positive energy) can directly impact our whole being A Family’s Experiment • “A f a m i l y t h a t su bscr i be d t o ou r m a g a z i n e con d u ct e d a n e x pe r i m e n t . Th e y pu t r i ce i n t w o g l a ss j a r s, a n d e v e r y d a y f o r a m on t h t h e y sa i d ‘Th a n k y ou ’ t o on e j a r a n d ‘You f ool ’ t o t h e ot h e r , a n d t h e n t h e y t r a ck e d h ow t h e r i ce ch a n g e d ov e r t h e pe r i o d . Ev e n t h e ch i l d r e n , w h e n t h e y g ot h om e f r om sch ool , w ou l d spe a k t h e se w or d s t o t h e j a r s of r i ce . Af t e r a m o n t h , t h e r i ce t h a t w a s t ol d ‘Th a n k y ou ’ st a r t e d t o f e r m e n t , w i t h a m e l l ow sm e l l l i k e t h a t of m a l t , w h i l e Additional Photographs Fountain in Lourdes, France Spring Water of Saij o, J apan I n t he e xpe rime nt , Dr. Emot o also compare d cryst alliz e d wat e r f rom cle an and pollut e d source s Antarctic I ce Spring Water of Sanbuichi Yusui, J apan Conclusions • Being positive means f ocusing on the good things that • • • • • happen in our lives, rather than on the things that make us mad or upset, or don’t go the way we like Thinking positively has a maj or impact on how we f eel, the things we do, and what we say to others Even though we all have not-so-good days, remaining positive helps us through When we f ocus on the negatives all the time, we may f eel exhausted, unmotivated and “blah” – the opposite can be achieved by f ocusing on the positives Positive words, positive actions, and positive thoughts all result in positive energy (vibrations). “Th e v i b r a t i on of g ood w or d s h a s a posi t i v e e f f e ct on ou r w or l d , w h e r e a s t h e v i b r a t i on f r om n e g a t i v e w or d s h a s t h e pow e r t o d e st r oy ” (Pa g e x x v ). Reflection • Take some time to think about a recent experience of your own that was negative or one in which you responded in a negative way. How could you have changed your way of thinking to make it positive? • “Th e l i f e y o u l iv e a n d t h e w or l d y ou l iv e i n a r e u p t o y ou ” (Pa g e 52). Citations • Emoto, Masaru (2004). Th e h i d d e n m e ssa g e s in w a t e r . Hillsboro, OR: Beyond Words Publishing, I nc.. • Visuals taken f rom: – Sharp, S. (2007). Miraculous messages f rom water. Retrieved February 10, 2008, f rom Wellness Goods Web site: http:/ / www.wellnessgoods.com/ messages.as p [...]...Conclusions • Being positive means f ocusing on the good things that • • • • • happen in our lives, rather than on the things that make us mad or upset, or don’t go the way we like Thinking positively has a maj or impact on how we f eel, the things we do, and what we say to others Even though we all have not-so-good days, remaining positive helps us through When we f ocus on the negatives all the time, we... to think about a recent experience of your own that was negative or one in which you responded in a negative way How could you have changed your way of thinking to make it positive? • “Th e l i f e y o u l iv e a n d t h e w or l d y ou l iv e i n a r e u p t o y ou ” (Pa g e 52) Citations • Emoto, Masaru (2004) Th e h i d d e n m e ssa g e s in w a t e r Hillsboro, OR: Beyond Words Publishing, I... days, remaining positive helps us through When we f ocus on the negatives all the time, we may f eel exhausted, unmotivated and “blah” – the opposite can be achieved by f ocusing on the positives Positive words, positive actions, and positive thoughts all result in positive energy (vibrations) “Th e v i b r a t i on of g ood w or d s h a s a posi t i v e e f f e ct on ou r w or l d , w h e r e a s... (2004) Th e h i d d e n m e ssa g e s in w a t e r Hillsboro, OR: Beyond Words Publishing, I nc • Visuals taken f rom: – Sharp, S (2007) Miraculous messages f rom water Retrieved February 10, 2008, f rom Wellness Goods Web site: http:/ / www.wellnessgoods.com/ messages. as p