How words heal

I've begun reading a book entitled The Healing Power of Water by Masaru Emoto. In this book, studies were done in which the researcher placed words on bottles of water and then froze them. Some had positive connotations, such as "happy", and others had negative connotations, such as "malice" (these are my own examples). Emoto studied the crystal patterns formed on each of the bottles. The ones with positive words had beautiful, uniform crystals. The ones with negative words had misshapen, ugly-looking crystals. In all, the research suggests that positive vibrations have positive effects, and vice versa.

That's pretty astounding! Think about it. Our own bodies are made up of mostly water (I think it's around 70%). When we're given a compliment, we feel good. When we're chastised or criticized, we feel bad. Imagine the effect these words have on our bodies when they're directed at us. Imagine, after being showered with positive words, our bodies becoming more uniform, in sync with the good-will of the universe. We become more beautiful on the inside. When this happens, we are happier, and able to spread this joy to others.

I have noticed in my quest to become more content, I am better able to give others sincere compliments, without feeling uncomfortable or scared to do so. When I see someone wearing a beautiful blouse, sporting a new haircut, or doing something nice for someone else, I am compelled to share my thoughts with them. How exciting is that? Their actions help me in a positive way, and my thanks to them, in turn, helps them. What a beautiful experience.

At one time, there was a commercial about dial-up internet service in an office. The commercial starts out with one person being angry that his dial-up is taking so long, and as he storms out of the office, a fellow-coworker says "hello" to him. In his fit of anger, instead of returning the favor, he knocks the papers she's holding out of her hand and they all fall on the floor. She becomes angry. She walks by another coworker who says "hello" to her and she, in turn, spills his coffee. The scene digresses until everyone in the office is fighting, and one poor guy's bald head is being scribbled on with a sharpie, while in a headlock. Not a happy day at the office.

So, this is what I'm going to do, today. I'm going into work with a positive attitude. I am going to demonstrate good-will to my fellow coworkers, and observe where that leads. I am positive (oops, I made a pun!) that this feeling of good-will is going to beget more good-will.

I will let you know how it turns out.

Have a wonderful day!

Arlene