A Deep Breath of Fresh Clarity - The Shape of Love & Gratitude

The Shape of Love & Gratitude

Completed: 2010

Original Size: 24" x 24"

After reading some of the work of Dr. Emoto of Japan, I became inspired to create this piece. Dr. Emoto has become well known for starting with the profound question, "Does water have consciousness?" To test this, he exposed water to different stimuli and then took microscopic photos of the water crystals that formed when the water was frozen. What he learned and was able to show through actual photography is that water does have consciousness and is very responsive to different stimuli including to human emotion. Of all the emotions that Dr. Emoto tested, he found that the most symmetrical, beautiful and luminescent crystals formed when exposed to the combination of the emotions of love and gratitude.

The obvious extension to this finding comes when we remember that our bodies are approximately 70-80% water and our brains are 90% water. How do our own emotions impact the structure of our own "internal" water?

To the right is a picture of the Emoto Love and Gratitude water crystal. To me this is truly beautiful- it is the very shape and structure of the most essential substance of physical creation- water. I consider this "sacred geometry" and in fact it very much is sacred geometry for those that have studied what that means.

The two most obvious forms are the equilateral hexagon which is composed of six equilateral triangles or twelve right triangles (30,60,90 degrees). These twelve combined form the basis of the zodiac and of the clock and represent a complete and recurring cycle like the day, the seasons, and even the revolution of planets and galaxies. Inside the crystal is an unmistakable "Star of David" form of two perfectly overlapping equilateral triangles. This symbol- while commonly associated with Judaism, is in fact of ancient origin and has many significant meanings that transcend religion or culture. Some of these meanings include the divine union of the male and the female principles to create life, the union of heaven and earth and the Trinity Godhead in union. Of course more ancient than all of man's symbolism- going back all the way to the creation of Earth itself and probably even before that is WATER and this is the shape that water forms at it's highest ideal- which is when reflecting pure love and gratitude- the highest vibration inherent in creation itself. The colors are chosen to represent harmony between the two extremes of energy- from deep red of the 1st chakra to the gold that represents enlightenment and purity. The brown and gold background representing our connection to earth and heaven mixed harmoniously together as one which is life when seen from the eyes of Love and Gratitude.

The meaning I give to this painting is that it is giving visual instructions to the very water withni the cells of my body and brain every time I see it and the water in my body and brain react to it by aligning themselves to that divine pattern. Is that a stretch? Not to me. I believe this painting can have profound healing and strengthening effects on all who see it. I personally have two of these hanging on either side of our bed and another in my office where I see clients for coaching and healing sessions.

This painting will have a powerful calming and healing effect wherever it is placed- at home or in the office. Try it and see how you notice it's effect.