This cutting edge new work, by the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Messages in Water, presents a revolutionary understanding of life and consciousness and provides answers to the most profound questions of existence.

Introduced in the bestselling The Hidden Messages in Water and the hit cult film What the Bleep Do We Know?, the goundbreaking work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto captured the popular imagination and launched a world-wide movement. Using high-speed photograhy, Dr. Emoto discovered the crystals formed in frozen water are affected by our thoughts, words, and feelings. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, his findings have far-reaching ramifications for individuals, for human society, and for the global environment.

In The Shape of Love, Dr. Emoto shares new images from his research and for the first time draws out the significant lessons of his work. In a clear, conversational style, he interprets the messages hidden in his extraordinary photographs and explains how his discoveries can help us find answers to these eternal questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where will we go after we die? Providing a new way of looking at such important issues as how we treat others and the earth itself, Dr. Emoto's findings encourage the positive actions that spell a better future for all.

A magnificent follow-up to The Hidden Messages in Water, The Shape of Love is a fascinating investigation into the intersection of science and spirituality and its impact on our lives and our world.

Dr. Masaru Emoto is a graduate of the Yokohama Municipal University as a doctor of alternative medicine. His previous book, The Hidden Messages in Water, has sold more than 600,000 copies world-wide. He lives in Tokyo and frequently travels to the United States to speak about his work.

Praise for Masaru Emoto's New York Bestseller, The Hidden Messages in Water:

'The Hidden Messages in Water is maginficent. Throgh his genius photography and superb scientific skill, Dr. Masaru Emoto has created a bok that is trulky a mystical treasure. His contribution to research in spiritual consciouisness is positively masterful.'-Carolyn Myss, author of Sacred Contracts and Anatomy of the Spirit

'Half of the earth is water; our body is three-quarters water. Water represents the interface between the fourth dimension in which we live and the fifth dimensional sphere of our soul. Many studies have shown subtle effects of healers upon hydrogen bonding and infrared absorption of water. None of these scientific studies can compare with the beauty and clear messages shown by Dr. Emotos's elegant work. The impact of thought and beauty has never before been demonstrated so well.'-C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., founding president of the American Holistic Medical Association

'As with galileo, Newton, and Einstein, Dr. Emoto's clear vision helps us to see ourselves and our universe differently. Science and spirit unite, resulting in a profound and undeniable quantum leap in how we view our world, and how we can reclaim our health and create peace.'-Marcus Laux, N.D., editor of Naturally Well Today

'Dr. Emoto's work with water beautifully illustrates the healing power of love and gratitude.These buiding blocks of appreciation support our well-being in body,mind, heart and soul. The Hidden Messages in Water is a most valuable contribution to the creation of a positve future for our world.'-Noelle C. Nelson, Ph.D., coauthor of The Power of Appreciation

Contents

Preface
One The shapes of love in water
Two Who are you?
Three The beginning of love
Four The journey of water
Five The power of prayer
Six Tune in to the vibration of love
Epilogue

Unfortunately, I didn't find this book as good as Emoto's others (those I've read). (Sorry, Dr. Emoto,)

This was partly because there were bits about musical notes that I didn't understand, partly because of a long chapter expressing Emoto's personal views about the origins of our Earth. He has a theory that water came to Earth by way of comets, and this may well be true, and that the people, animals and so on came later. I agree that human beings originate from other solar systems or what not (See David Icke's books, among others), but not or at least not exclusively from the Big Dipper, as Emoto suggests.

However, I learnt something important from his photo of the crystal formed (or rather not formed) when water was exposed to the words "Do it". I understand that my well-meaning advice to others, including my daughter, in difficult situations is perhaps not as helpful as I thought, since the photo shows that water,for one, wants to make its own mind up as to what to do. (Not that I would say to anyone that they HAD to do something). So thank you, Dr. Emoto.

I was also inspired by the chapter "The power of prayer", where Emoto recounts the result of an experiment where a priest performs incantations and prayers directed to healing the water in the Fujiwara Dam. A week after the treatment, the body of a woman surfaced at the reservoir, the killer being apprehended shortly after. Amazingly, through Emoto's eyes, the water crystal picture prior to the treatment looked like a woman struggling and suffering. After the treatment, and the surfacing of the body, a crystal picture showed a merciful face the author thought resembled that of Mahatma Gandhi. Wondrous things happen in Emoto's world.

So despite my reservations, I feel this is a worthwhile book and recommend it too to those interested in Emoto's work. ( )