In his study, "The Hidden Messages in Water", Masaru Emoto takes photos of water under magnification at the moment it freezes as it is being exposed to various outside stimuli. The experiment is attempting to show how the molecular structure of water might be altered when exposed to positive/soothing thoughts and words as well as negative/harsh sounds or words. The resulting photos consist of many beautiful and interesting crystal formations as well as those that look very distorted and polluted.
While the results of this study are questionable or the findings controversial, it gives me pause to think more about the amazing physical and spiritual body that we are given. Our human body consists of an average of 57-60% water, with the heart, lungs and brain actually consisting of a higher percentage. If changes occur as a result of stimuli like the water study depicts at a cellular level, does this give us indication how we are hurt as well as how we are healed? As a bit of a stretch, if this happens over a long period of time, does it affect our very molecular structure?
What happens to those who are abused, imprisoned, bullied? On the other hand, if we are spoken to
with admiration and love, how does that effect our molecular makeup?
Human beings start as cells and evolve from these microscopic structures that then make up all of our organs, including our heart and brain. When harsh words are spoken or shouted at us, it can cause us to react in various ways. We can truly feel the hurt in our chest. When we are grieving it feels like a true heartache. There are certainly physical ramifications of various emotional strains. It can cause us to fight or withdraw. On the other hand, when kind words are spoken or affirmations are given, we feel a sense of calm and relaxation. We feel a sense of empowerment and love.
Another example of the beautiful gift of life at a cellular level is the protein laminin that is part of the extracellular matrix. Laminin essentially"glues" cells to a foundation in connective tissue. It keeps cells in place and allows them to function properly. The structure of laminin is in the form of a cross. It has been used as a religious teaching to show the symbolism of Christ and His suffering. He is holding us together bodily, and in spirit, even at a cellular level.
Life Experience: I attended a breakout session during the lunch period at a business convention that would address our "Cut It Out" program to fight domestic violence. The speaker was the best I have ever heard. This was about ten years ago, but I still remember what an impression she made. This woman had been a victim herself and was working in a crisis center for women and children in the South. She relayed stories to help her audience understand what can happen to women and children, why they stay in intolerable situations, and how others can help or give assistance to them. I do not believe there was a dry eye in the large conference room. It was at that time that she very eloquently described the Japanese water study by Dr. Emoto. She showed the slides of the individual crystals and presented the 'what ifs' of how people might be affected by our own words, our tone, our volume. It helped me to understand how we can break down or build up others. I always wanted to remember what she had conveyed that day. Before I wrote this, I worked to look up the crisis center online as I tried to recall the woman's name, but came up short. I believe I will come across my packet from that meeting one day to recall her name and reread my notes, but for now, she stands as someone who made an impact and a difference in more lives than she is aware. She certainly turned her suffering around to heal herself and then used her experience to minister to others.
