Spring’s Spiritual Renewal – It’s In the Water

by Laura Lamun

 

In April, I attended a “Raw Food Retreat” with expert David Wolfe, and yogini & shamaness Kerrie Cushing, held at Angel Valley, a retreat center and spiritual playground in Sedona, Arizona. Through these two angels expertise in living food, yoga, Nature appreciation, fervid environmentalism, compassionate Earth- and Water-centered thinking, they offered grand new ways of seeing life. You name it, and between the two of them they teach it, can probably do it, or David has at least read about it! Being part of a group infused with their intelligence, love & enthusiasm was a special experience I’ll never forget. I totally recommend taking an adventure with these evolving and engaging beings. These retreats are like summer camp for grown-ups, and can be as life-altering as they are fun. Such was the case for me.

 

The setting provided a great deal of the energy. Angel Valley is set in a curve of Oak Creek, a beautiful and cold river winding through red rock canyons, with billowing aspen, elegant ponderosa, and twisty pinion pines. Most people have heard about the vortexes in Sedona – energy spirals of energetic influence - magical (though measurable) sites of Earth energy medicine, essentially. In the various spots where their influence is felt most distinctly, the Earth provides a frequency of energy that can harmonize body functions, emotional issues, meridians, charkas and consciousness (there are vortexes famous in Steamboat, as well). Angel Valley has 33 vortex circles lined with river stones for experiencing the assorted energies – and they are magnificent, powerful and easy to feel.

 

One of the most enchanting things about this special place was the water! There are several wells that provide different water that is positively charged with all the amazing energy of the places chosen for wells. I am not kidding when I say you could taste how special this water was. Coming up from ground of a deep red color, with pristine Nature everywhere, this water seemed to dance and sparkle, revealing everything we needed to set the wheels of transformation in motion.  It tasted sweet, and heavy with information. Needless to say, my best friend Gardener and I drank so much of it we were flying! Add to that and the raw food, the tipi, the sweat lodge, 7 am yoga, the daily classes, intentions, meditations, healing sessions, the labyrinth, the hiking…oh my!

 

During this trip that I was reminded of, and re-acquainted with the inspiring work of Dr. Masaru Emoto - a renowned Japanese scientist, known for his snowflake pictures of the ice crystals made by water – as seen in the movie “What the *Bleep* Do We Know?”. Dr. Emoto has revealed how spoken words, focused thoughts, the written word, prayer and general attitude all affect water. His photographs literally prove these effects for all to see. Polluted (and chlorinated) waters won’t form a crystal, and are misshapen and bizarre if they do. Neither will water exposed to the words “I hate you I will kill you” on a piece of paper taped to the container. Water exposed to positive affirmation, attention or the words “Love & Gratitude” form the most exquisite and perfect crystalline forms.  Even water exposed to peaceful music, Buddhist prayer, and pictures of Nature will reveal much with their forms.

 

Dr. Emoto has photographed the water at Angel Valley and its crystal is symmetrical, perfect, glowing, pure & exceptional. I feel like the water has entered into contract with the land, the energy, and the humans there, to collaborate and make the most perfectly charged water for the specific transformative journeys that take place in that valley. It is a co-operative and interactive partnership in action. You do feel it when you are there. Especially when you choose to notice and really appreciate  - AND DRINK - the water!

 

Since our bodies are 70% water as adults - this begs the radical conclusion that all this water in our bodies is affected by all the thoughts, energies, words and ideas we are exposed to everyday. Changing the words and thoughts around us will positively charge the water in our bodies – and radically alter our energy and health – this is also something Dr. Emoto has proven. Water is a life force. If we lose 50% of it we die. It transports energy, vitality, nutrients, hormones, emotions, sense reactions, and so much more, to all the reaches of our bodies.

 

Water can be charged with the opposite frequencies of a disease, and will help the body to cancel out that disease – this is basically the science of homeopathy. Flower essences can be made that exhibit healing traits particular to various flowers just exposed to the water for a few hours. This means that water absorbs information.

 

This water is from the Fujiwara Dam after a healing Buddhist prayer ceremony for the water. Before, there was no crystal, and visible pollution, which afterward could not be seen or found in tests.

 

Let’s learn a lesson from these amazing snowflakes and treat all water with the respect and gratitude it deserves – it may have something to teach you. Ennoble water and see how your life changes! The Spring Transformation you have been hoping for may very likely be carried on the water you drink. Just notice how it affects you – and how you affect the water in you, and those around you, all through the day. Pay attention to the water you interact with – and participate in it perfectly nourishing all your needs, physical and spiritual.

 

See Dr. Emoto’s work at www.beyondword.com  His books and theories are AMAZING. ***** Dr. Emoto himself will be appearing in Denver on May 20th, 2005 - from 7-10pm at the Mile High Church, 9077 W. Alameda, Lakewood. Call (303) 232-4079 for details.

 

David Wolfe and Kerrie Cushing (aka Avocado Cacao & Dancing Butterfly)’s events can be found at www.dancingbutterfly.net and www.rawfood.com, and check out www.angelvalley.org . David recommends Trinity water, found at Healthy Solutions, which I do love. I also say - charge up your own!! You better believe I taped the words “love and gratitude” and “words purify this water” on all my water bottles!

 

 

Sidebar….Spring Forward In Spirit

Streams are flowing and there are and run-off waterfalls everywhere in the ‘Boat – take a second to bless the water flowing by you – you have no idea where it will go.  Water is technically a collective consciousness, all completely connected, and the presence of altered (blessed) water in one place affects ALL WATER. We are all connected by the water. Your blessing DOES travel physically and energetically! This can be measured! So contribute by blessing and thanking the water you see everyday. Send your wishes on their waterway.