The Elixir of Life

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Laurie Buchanan

Author of several books, Dr. Masaru Emoto was an internationally renowned researcher who gained worldwide acclaim by showing how water is deeply connected to our individual and collective consciousness. His message was simple, profound, and far-reaching — water reflects the intention of our thoughts and words. His landmark water study shows that words positively change the molecular structure and vibration of water and other substances.

Consumed once a day, Len and I each place a glass of water on the kitchen window sill with personal words of intent written in indelible marker on each one.

My words are: Joy, Laughter, Health, Vitality, Forgiveness, Creativity, and Peace of Mind.
Len’s words are: Health, Strength, Wisdom, Abundance, Love, Clarity, and Gratitude.

What words would you write on your glass?

76 thoughts on “The Elixir of Life”

seaangel4444 on February 10, 2015 at 7:08 am said:

What an incredibly wonderful idea, Laurie! I have admired Dr. Emoto’s fascinating work for years. The words on my glass would include: Thoughtfulness, kindness, laughter, empathy, and gratitude! Thank you, Laurie! Cher xo

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  Cher — I love the words on your glass!
  
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Val Boyko on February 10, 2015 at 7:10 am said:

Cheers!

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  Val — Yes, indeed! 🙂
  
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jzrart on February 10, 2015 at 7:22 am said:

Lovely idea, Laurie. I’m afraid my glass would be so covered with words that I’d run out of space, but they’d include, Love, Laughter, Kindness, and Gratitude.

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- Dorothy Sander on February 10, 2015 at 8:36 am said:
  
  An affliction of a true writer! 🙂
  
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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  Joan – Your comment made me giggle. Dorothy’s follow-up comment made me laugh! 🙂
  
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shirleyhs on February 10, 2015 at 7:24 am said:

I remember reading about Dr. Emoto’s work also. He has an interesting last name for English readers. Emote: to portray emotion.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:
  
  Shirley — The PERFECT comment on the heels of your wonderful post: “Be a Namer! How Madeleine L’Engle Named My Vocation” http://tinyurl.com/njuuqwm 🙂
  
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Suzi Banks Baum on February 10, 2015 at 7:24 am said:

Thank you for reminding me of this work. I am fascinated by it. And delighted you are carrying it forward. xoxoS

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  Suzi – The pleasure is mine 🙂
  
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jeffstroud on February 10, 2015 at 7:28 am said:

Perfect good way to spoil a glass! LOL

Abundance, creative, love, Joy, healing, growth!

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  Jeff – I see each of the wonderful qualities in your life. You’re the epitome of “Bloom where you’re planted.” 🙂
  
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  - jeffstroud on February 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm said:
    
    that is very kind of you to say! thank you! by the way i posted a blog today!
Arlene Somerton Smith on February 10, 2015 at 8:01 am said:

Flow

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  Arlene — yes, Yes, YES indeed 🙂
  
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timelesslady on February 10, 2015 at 8:03 am said:

Grace, perseverance, joy, silence in turmoil, love and purpose. I think mine would change daily…depending on the circumstances surrounding me at any given moment. Great idea.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  Timelesslady – Ohhhhhh, there are some words in your wonderful list that really strike a chord in me. Thank you for sharing 🙂
  
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lana2015 on February 10, 2015 at 8:10 am said:

This is a fabulous idea! My words would be: Gratitude, Presence, Abundance, Patience, Joy, Clarity and Kindness.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 7:03 pm said:
  
  Lana — Ohhhhh, I love some of the previously-untouched-upon-words. Thank you for sharing them here 🙂
  
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Debbie Ferruzzi on February 10, 2015 at 8:16 am said:

Hi!

Did you get my email from earlier this morning?

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  Debbie – No I didn’t. Did you send it to LaurieBuchanan@me.com?
  
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marianbeaman on February 10, 2015 at 8:22 am said:

When I see the paired glasses on your window sill the first word that comes to mind is transparency, a quality all relationships must have to endure.

Sparkle too – that would be a good one! I love Emoto’s work and agree with Shirley on the semantic connection between his name and vocation.

Transparency and sparkle (character trait and personality), qualities I constantly see in you too Laurie. And, yes, I would write these words on my own glass.

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- Dorothy Sander on February 10, 2015 at 8:37 am said:
  
  Love the symbol of transparency, Marian.
  
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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:41 pm said:
  
  Marian – Like Dorothy, I too love the symbol of transparency! And SPARKLE. Girl, you’re already rockin’ that attribute!
  
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Dorothy Sander on February 10, 2015 at 8:39 am said:

Beautiful idea, Laurie. I found his work fascinating as well. Have you noticed an effect from your wonderful experiment?

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:43 pm said:
  
  Dorothy – Even if it’s only psychosomatic, I’d really like to think so 🙂
  
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cindyricksgers on February 10, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

I enjoy his books, too. I would write Love, Respect, Joy, Creativity and Attention. Great idea, thank you!

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:44 pm said:
  
  Cindy — You’ve touched on two not mentioned before: respect and attention. Wonderful additions, thank you! 🙂
  
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Carol on February 10, 2015 at 9:44 am said:

I suspect there is little in life that is not affected by words, written or spoken.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm said:
  
  Carol – you’ve hit the nail smack-dab on the head! (Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I’ll be blogging about it this spring/summer)…
  
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sandiwhite on February 10, 2015 at 10:22 am said:

Laurie, I have been entranced by Dr. Emoto’s work ever since I first laid eyes on his photos. I’ve always known that we should give thanks and bless our food before we eat it but this was the first time I had seen visible proof of the reasons. I’ve not followed your example of writing words on a glass and consuming my intentions as an elixir but I do bless my food with the words, ” Please bless this food to the nourishment of my body and me to Your service.”.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  Sandi – yes, Yes, and YES again. Our family (as many others) refer to this practice as “grace” — invoking the immediate presence of Spirit at the onset of a meal (breaking bread). Thank you so very much for this wonderful reminder 🙂
  
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an uncommon girl on February 10, 2015 at 11:13 am said:

breathe

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  An Uncommon Girl — Inhale slowly and fully. Exhale slowly and fully. Repeat. Ahhhhhh yes, BREATHE. 🙂
  
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fatimasaysell on February 10, 2015 at 11:23 am said:

Peace of mind for me, as everything else would follow naturally.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  Fatimasaysell — You’ve said it all 🙂
  
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authorleannedyck on February 10, 2015 at 11:45 am said:

Thank you for this interesting and informative post, Laurie.
What would my words be?
That’s such a difficult question, but here’s a few thoughts…
Growth. Appreciation. Mindfulness. Forgiveness. Fulfillment. Fun. Love. Creativity. Understanding. Courage.Empathy.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:30 pm said:
  
  Leanne – I love your thought-filled list! Thank you for sharing it here 🙂
  
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Gigi on February 10, 2015 at 11:45 am said:

Love that you chose the word vitality in addition to health. It is a juicier word 🙂 My words would include joy, abundance, and I would borrow vitality!

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  Gigi – As somewhat of an athlete, vitality (at least to me) is the energy behind health. Stamina is sustaining and maintaining it (endurance). I’m in it for the long haul so the words I choose are important to me 🙂
  
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Amy on February 10, 2015 at 11:48 am said:

I think these words are interconnected. Another inspiring post, Laurie!

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Amy — Yes, each one a different color threat that together creates a beautiful tapestry 🙂
  
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Ted Howard NZ on February 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm said:

Choice, freedom, love, creativity, appreciation, abundance, longevity, joy, playfulness, enquiry, exploration, understanding

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  Ted — You’ve listed several that haven’t been touched on previously. Thank you. (Now excuse me while I get my indelible marker and snag some of your words to add to my glass) 🙂
  
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Dana on February 10, 2015 at 2:23 pm said:

We must be on the same wavelength, Laurie. I was just writing about Dr. Emoto as well! I love his water studies and appreciate the idea to write positive phrases all over your water glasses. 🙂

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  Dana – I’m going to have to head over to your blog before this day draws to a close 🙂
  
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  - Dana on February 10, 2015 at 6:40 pm said:
    
    Haha– not yet! I’ve been writing posts ahead of time and scheduling them lately, because we’re on holidays and don’t have a predictable schedule to our days. 🙂
bert0001 on February 10, 2015 at 3:48 pm said:

Thank you for your inspiring post, as every 🙂 tuesday!
… Listen, Awesome, Silence, Bird …

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  Bert – I love your additions! 🙂
  
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Janet Givens on February 10, 2015 at 6:21 pm said:

While I have reservations about the conclusions Emoto and others drew, I can’t help but be enamored by the exercise you present. My words for today: perseverence, wisdom, clarity. For tomorrow: receptivity, peace, joy. Thanks, Laurie

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 6:38 pm said:
  
  Janet – Ohhhhhh, what a cool idea to change out words. Now you’ve got me strapping on my thinking cap! 🙂
  
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becwillmylife on February 10, 2015 at 8:19 pm said:

I’d write “wine” on my glass. I’m kidding! Mine would be truth, peace, love and wisdom.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2015 at 9:01 pm said:
  
  Becwillmylife — Great list. I think you’re the first person to mention TRUTH! 🙂
  
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chelharris on February 10, 2015 at 11:00 pm said:

I am actually drinking a rather large glass of ice cold water, as we speak , Laurie . My son and his girlfriend are staying with us for a few days . We had a delicious meal and too many glasses of wine so I am hydrating . My words are …Buoyant , Crest, and Flow .
Cherryx

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Cherry — Hydrating after celebration-type-events is a grand idea! I love your choice of words: Buoyant, Crest, and Flow 🙂
  
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olganm on February 11, 2015 at 2:19 am said:

Lovely post. I like your choices. Kindness, gratitude, freedom, hope

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 3:14 pm said:
  
  Olga — You’re the first person to mention the all-important word: Freedom. A wonderful addition to the growing list, thank you 🙂
  
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Barbara Rodgers on February 11, 2015 at 9:16 am said:

…creativity inventiveness joy kindness music nature vitality wisdom wonder…

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  Barbara — Wonderful list. You’re the first person to mention music and wonder. Thank you for adding them to growing list 🙂
  
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YesRising on February 11, 2015 at 12:56 pm said:

I absolutely love this Laurie! I do something similar by writing select words in my journal each morning. Today’s words are: Love all, Knowing Power, Law of Attraction, Showing Up 100 Percent. 🙂

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  YesRising — How cool that you select different words on daily basis. I especially like SHOWING UP 100 PERCENT 🙂
  
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patricia60 on February 11, 2015 at 12:57 pm said:

Health and kindness are my two words I am working on this year, with deep focus on relaxation. Another crisis of $$ just arose in my life and has brought back an old worry. We are doing the same things we always do – I would add finding creative new lasting solutions – more words that will condense but so needed right now…

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Patricia — Health, Kindness, Relaxation — all vital. My wish for you is peace of mind as you move through this difficult time.
  
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Sam Juliano on February 12, 2015 at 5:46 pm said:

Fabulous post Laurie, and an inspiring proposition. My words would be a combination of what you and Len chose to go with. Each paints the picture of a life well lived and living and how we move forward with the proper mind-set. Embracing all is the path to true happiness.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 12, 2015 at 8:24 pm said:
  
  Sam — By jove, I think you’ve hit on something here with the idea of “embracing all.” I like the way you think 🙂
  
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Tiny on February 14, 2015 at 7:57 pm said:

I think words can/will change the vibration, not only in water, but in us too 🙂

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 15, 2015 at 2:40 pm said:
  
  Tiny — I absolutely believe that to be true.
  
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Cheryl on February 16, 2015 at 2:09 pm said:

We did this at Christmas, we all had stickers that we put on the wine glasses and could write anything on them. 2 things happened, one everyone remembered which glass was theirs LOL but the other was a lively (and aren’t they the best kind) discussion about the words everyone choose. We have a new family tradition.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 16, 2015 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Cheryl — I just love the new family tradition you described. We just may have to “second the motion” and follow suit 🙂
  
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Aquileana on February 16, 2015 at 4:22 pm said:

Great idea… Lovely post dear Laurie ⭐
Best wishes! Auileana 😀

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 16, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  Aquileana — I’m glad this post resonated with you 🙂
  
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lori on February 17, 2015 at 11:07 am said:

Fascinating about water and words.

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 17, 2015 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  Lori — Yes, indeed! 🙂
  
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LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words on February 17, 2015 at 6:53 pm said:

what a wonderful post…and a great ideal 🙂
first word that came to mind would be to start with Gratitude….. seems to be my energy these days…
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideal…I will start now with this glass of water 🙂
Take Care…You Matter..
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maryrose

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- Laurie Buchanan on February 17, 2015 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  MaryRose — I’m glad this post resonated with you. Thank you for letting me know 🙂
  
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