The Power of Your Words

[Woodson]

In 2003, Masaru Emoto conducted a now-famous experiment with two flasks of water. For 30 days, children spoke gently to one flask, saying things like, “Thank you” and “You are beautiful.” To the other, they spoke harshly, declaring, “You are stupid” and “I hate you.” When frozen, the water from the first flask formed stunning, symmetrical crystals, while the second produced distorted, unstructured fragments. This result was repeated 47 times. Even months later, the water exposed to hatred could no longer form crystals at all—its structure appeared permanently damaged.

Humans are composed of water—nearly 70% in adults and up to 90% in newborns. If words can shape water in this way, imagine the impact of years of criticism, yelling, and emotional neglect on a child’s developing body. Emoto believed that negative speech disrupts the molecular bonds in water, which may mirror how chronic stress weakens immunity, slows healing, and impairs emotional regulation. It becomes trauma without visible wounds. As the Bible affirms in Proverbs 18:21 (NIV), “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Harsh words can indeed sow destruction, while kind ones bring life.

Emoto’s experiments also revealed that damaged water could influence clean water when mixed together—suggesting that emotional environments spread. A child raised in chaos often becomes an adult who carries that internal disorder forward until they consciously choose to break the cycle. Yet, the beautiful truth is that healing is possible. When Emoto spoke loving words like “Forgive me” and “I love you” to the damaged water over several days, crystals slowly began forming again. After a month of consistent positive intention, the structure was largely restored.

Consider what this means for us. With compassion, gentleness, and intentional self-talk, we can reshape our inner landscape. Scripture echoes this redemptive power: In Ephesians 4:29 (NIV), we are urged, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” And in Psalm 107:20 (NIV), “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave,” reminding us that words rooted in love can mend what is broken.

Jesus loves You.

 

[Woodson]

I’ve had success socially in real life but failed many times over reading and comprehending responses online. I don’t do social media.

I over think. Simple responses suddenly have deeper meaning. I run numbers daily. I fall short. Already called Gary mentally ill this morning. We’re human. Some more than others out there in society.

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So I challenge you to give a $1 for every insult here or a solution to fix the problem.

Don’t be the problem. Carpe Diem.

 

[MadJack]

In 2003, Masaru Emoto conducted a now-famous experiment with two flasks of water. For 30 days, children spoke gently to one flask, saying things like, “Thank you” and “You are beautiful.” To the other, they spoke harshly, declaring, “You are stupid” and “I hate you.” When frozen, the water from the first flask formed stunning, symmetrical crystals, while the second produced distorted, unstructured fragments. This result was repeated 47 times. Even months later, the water exposed to hatred could no longer form crystals at all—its structure appeared permanently damaged.

I asked Grok if this was true. The answer....

No, the specific claim you described is not true. It appears to be a widely circulated exaggeration or distortion spread primarily on social media (e.g., Instagram reels and posts from recent years), blending elements from Masaru Emoto's actual (but pseudoscientific) work with fabricated details.What Emoto Actually Claimed and DidMasaru Emoto (1943–2014) was a Japanese author and alternative healer who promoted the idea that human thoughts, words, intentions, or emotions could alter the molecular structure of water. His most famous work involved:

• Exposing water samples to positive or negative stimuli (e.g., taping words like "love" or "thank you" vs. "hate" or "you fool" to bottles, playing music, or directing prayers/thoughts).
• Freezing the water and photographing the resulting ice crystals under a microscope.
• Claiming "positive" exposure produced beautiful, symmetrical crystals, while "negative" produced ugly or distorted ones.

These ideas were popularized in his books, starting with Messages from Water (1999) and The Hidden Messages in Water (2004). He also conducted a separate "rice experiment" (often misremembered online):

• Cooked rice was placed in jars with water.
• One jar was spoken to positively (e.g., "thank you"), another negatively (e.g., "you fool" or "I hate you"), sometimes involving schoolchildren saying the words aloud daily.
• Over ~30 days, the "positive" rice reportedly fermented pleasantly, while the "negative" one rotted badly.

Your description mixes the rice experiment (30 days, children speaking, harsh/gentle words) with the water crystal claims (freezing and crystals), then adds unsubstantiated details like a specific 2003 date, exactly two flasks, 47 repetitions, and "permanent damage" preventing future crystals.Why This Specific Claim Is False

• No credible records, publications, or Emoto's own accounts describe this exact 2003 experiment with children speaking to two water flasks for 30 days, repeated 47 times, or causing irreversible structural damage.
• Emoto's water crystal photos were selective and subjective—he photographed many samples and chose the "best" ones to fit his narrative.
• There was no controlled, peer-reviewed evidence of permanent changes or the exact setup you mentioned.

Scientific Consensus Emoto's work is widely regarded as pseudoscience:

• It lacked proper controls, blinding (to avoid bias), large sample sizes, and reproducibility.
• Crystal formation in frozen water is influenced by factors like temperature, impurities, freezing rate, and vibration—not words or intentions.
• A 2006 double-blind study (co-authored by Emoto) testing "distant intention" on water crystals found some initial positive results but was criticized for flaws; follow-up triple-blind tests showed no effect.
• Skeptics (e.g., James Randi) offered $1 million for reproducible proof under controlled conditions—Emoto did not accept.
• Independent replications (including of the rice experiment) typically show results explained by basic microbiology (e.g., mold growth from contamination or neglect), not words.

The viral story seems designed to sound dramatic and inspirational but doesn't hold up to scrutiny. Emoto's ideas may metaphorically encourage positivity, but there's no scientific evidence that speaking to water (or rice) alters its physical structure in the ways claimed.

 

[WhatsHisNuts]

I don’t do social media.

You post a lot of stuff from Twitter, no?

 

[yyz]

I'm pretty certain that a scientific study would debunk this fairly quickly.

 

[Woodson]

My son did a science project about frequency and water before Christmas and while you may not find the idea heartfelt, it certainly wasn’t deviant to say the words and insults have power. You’re a moron to think they don’t

As many shitty posts in here feels good to be corrected by the site owner twice while everyone else shit posts move along in shit river.

I do use X. I dont use FB or Instagram.

The point of the submission was ignored but In glad two grown ass men didn’t see the overall metaphor in the post or the accountability the words have power. Your submission WhatsHisNuts was made in sarcasm and spite.


No winner due to no participation. Maybe someone wants a bingo card in Q2.

Prediction markets say doubtful.

Your submission WhatsHisNuts was made in sarcasm and spite.

 

[Woodson]

I’ll just take ownership now and say congrats. This is the biggest argument I’ve been in a few years and weighs heavy.


I’m just not cut out to be a cage fighter in Politics & Religion.

Hats off and gg.

 

[yyz]

I’ll just take ownership now and say congrats. This is the biggest argument I’ve been in a few years and weighs heavy.


I’m just not cut out to be a cage fighter in Politics & Religion.

Hats off and gg.

Actually, you're a perfect fit. You think you're above it all while being neck deep. Lack of frequency in here doesn't get you bonus points on your card.

 

[WhatsHisNuts]

I'd dump the Twitter app. Your algorithm is fucking with you and it's not healthy.

 

[Woodson]

Outstanding. Thanks for the advice and you guys keep fighting the fight.

 

[Woodson]

I don’t know you guys. Won’t pretend any longer that I do based on some nostalgia from glory days of golf and grab assing.

 

[Woodson]

I’m sure if I saw you at an outing it would be pleasant and as I told Jack I’m accountable for my responses.


I’ll tell you this, Jack could easily reach out to these new Kashi and Poly Market sponsors and get a fucing fat check for a sponsorship. Robinhood even has prediction markets.

But this p & r forum, I think it’s a hindrance to that opportunity.

And I honestly don’t agree with you but I value Jacks long standing relationship and don’t want to contribute to the forums pus bucket blister of a shitshow where 7 guys scream insults at each everyday.

So yeah, it isn’t healthy. You aren’t changing anyone mind in here as we are all closing on 50+.

 

[yyz]

I’m sure if I saw you at an outing it would be pleasant and as I told Jack I’m accountable for my responses.


I’ll tell you this, Jack could easily reach out to these new Kashi and Poly Market sponsors and get a fucing fat check for a sponsorship. Robinhood even has prediction markets.

But this p & r forum, I think it’s a hindrance to that opportunity.

And I honestly don’t agree with you but I value Jacks long standing relationship and don’t want to contribute to the forums pus bucket blister of a shitshow where 7 guys scream insults at each everyday.

So yeah, it isn’t healthy. You aren’t changing anyone mind in here as we are all closing on 50+.

You almost grasp it and pull yourself up from this well, but can't quite get out.

 

[Woodson]

"Epic" vibes there. I like the response.