What do you think?
Rate this book
The Shape of Love: Discovering Who We Are, Where We Came From, and Where We're Going
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 groundbreaking work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto captured the popular imagination and launched a worldwide movement. Using high-speed photography, Dr. Emoto discovered that 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 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.
Introduced in the bestselling The Hidden Messages in Water and the hit cult film What the Bleep Do We Know?, the groundbreaking work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto captured the popular imagination and launched a worldwide movement. Using high-speed photography, Dr. Emoto discovered that 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 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.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
9 people are currently reading
239 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
November 22, 2018
4 Stars = It gave me much food for thought.
December 31, 2010
Think about this. All the water on our planet may have gotten here via comets from deep space. All the life on this planet is made up of mostly water. Water responds to language, both positive and negative, by changing it's crystal structure. The most beautiful crystals are generated by the words LOVE and THANKS. Doesn't that say it all?
Currently reading
June 26, 2008masaru emoto is an incredible man, his work is completely fascinating.
August 6, 2011
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.
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.
July 26, 2019
Maybe it was because I already knew some of the theories he proposed, maybe it was the organisation of various thoughts that made me feel as if this were a one-sided conversation which I couldn’t answer back to, maybe it was because I was reading this book late at night...but it just didn’t resonate with me that much.
However, I did enjoy some things about this book.
1) Emoto’s thoughts on the power of prayer and it’s link to ideas about energy. How water was ever-changing and it’s ability to respond to the thoughts we have towards it. How it serves as a messenger in order to manifest positive thoughts.
2) The passage about language. Emoto postulates that language is a derivation from the sounds of nature. The language we use has vibrations similar to nature’s own vibrations but varies due to geographical origins. And that explains why water can respond to all kinds of languages of the same word in the same way. Certainly food for thought. I may refer back to this in the future.
3) Energy, vibration and resonance - we are all influencers. Complementary energies of yin and yang. Love & Gratitude.
However, I did enjoy some things about this book.
1) Emoto’s thoughts on the power of prayer and it’s link to ideas about energy. How water was ever-changing and it’s ability to respond to the thoughts we have towards it. How it serves as a messenger in order to manifest positive thoughts.
2) The passage about language. Emoto postulates that language is a derivation from the sounds of nature. The language we use has vibrations similar to nature’s own vibrations but varies due to geographical origins. And that explains why water can respond to all kinds of languages of the same word in the same way. Certainly food for thought. I may refer back to this in the future.
3) Energy, vibration and resonance - we are all influencers. Complementary energies of yin and yang. Love & Gratitude.
March 9, 2013
What a fascinating book to explore. The photographs are an amazing exploration of one's character. We are water is the foundations of this book. I found the experiences of this book radiated with my own journey in life. The authors portrayals of the power of prayer and the unspoken words are transforming. I recommend this book to all that search for clarity and enrichment as humans. His works clarifies that we overlook many of the obvious perspectives of life.
May 3, 2016
It was an interesting view on water, but I didn't agree with his theory how humans came to be here on earth.
August 17, 2019
Very interesting read, some aspects are a little far out there but overall I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others
January 17, 2025
An interesting and important book. Although i do not agree with all of Emoto’s conclusions, his data is stunning. A reread for sure and would recommend to some.
September 3, 2025
Un libro que será mejor comprendido si se tienen nociones de reiki y principios herméticos (Todo vibra). Únicamente para los oídos que estén listos para oír, estará la boca lista para hablar.
July 16, 2024
More than facts it feels like personal interpretations of Dr. Emoto and it wasn’t bad but boring af nonetheless. Some of it sounded like pure conjecture. Hindus put a vessel with water in front of them during daily prayers since millennia and later sprinkle it at home and drink it as consecrated for the same reason. Water does have memory. Everyone should acquaint themselves with Dr. Emoto’s work if not follow it or believe it outrightly.
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews