Thoughts about water, more than just another element
I’ve always had an interesting relationship with water. As an adult, I rarely drank enough. Yet I’ve been having some wild and fun thoughts about water. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I couldn’t get enough of it. The water there was incredible so crisp, cold, and pure that I’d stop at every cooler on campus just to drink. Years later, a childhood friend confirmed my suspicion: that water came from deep aquifers. No wonder it tasted like liquid gold. It’s not just another element. The substance is simply amazing.
Since Saudi, I’ve moved around the world. In Bangkok, I had glimpses of that same magic, but nothing quite matched what I grew up with. Over time, I lost interest and forced myself to drink bottled water, never really enjoying it outside of Fiji water.
But here in Houston, with each summer growing hotter and my gardening obsession growing deeper, I’ve started thinking differently about hydration, both for my plants and myself. Traveling taught me that not all waters are created equal. Taste-test a Fiji bottle next to many others and you’ll know what I mean.
Until recently, I thought the only thing that mattered was that we drink water. Water and life are so much more connected than we give credit for, and in so many ways. One night, during dinner with a friend who’s part Japanese, I was asked, “Have you ever read the studies on water?”
That question led me to Masaru Emoto’s book The Hidden Messages in Water. With a 4.7/5 rating and stories that stay with you, it’s a short but powerful read. If audio learning is more appealing to you, this video on YouTube brings his research to life. The big idea? Water responds to energy and even words. And since we’re made up of 60-70% water… shouldn’t we care more about the water that makes us? One mind-blowing detail that came of these studies is that water has memory! Yes, according to this study, it can be exposed to words and music and retain the vibration. So, think about it, our water source is something most of us DO have control over. I’m providing solutions here!
This curiosity has shifted my habits. I bought a shower filter, and the difference I saw was fairly fast and noticeable: softer skin, healthier hair, and better results in maintaining treatments. (Pro tip: great stylists know the water they wash your hair with makes all the difference.) I also started experimenting with daily facial ice water baths, just 30 seconds split into two rounds. It’s bracing, but it wakes up my body, mind, and spirit before taking on big projects throughout the week.
And here’s my most “wild” thought: if water can be influenced, why not program it? I bought clear carafes and wrote select positive words on them, things like “love,” and “gratitude.” We’ll call them mini prayers for me. Whether you call it programming, prayer, or intention-setting, the experiments show that love and gratitude create the most beautiful water crystals and a more beautiful life.
Believe it or not, this has changed how I see the everyday act of drinking water. Small shifts in awareness can bring needed changes, maybe even just 10% increases in energy, mood, or clarity. It’s worth it.
So now I want to hear from you:
What’s the most surprising or fun fact you’ve learned about water? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to swap ideas and experiment.
