We were all intrigued by the work of Masaru Emoto and the water crystals. That's exciting stuff and good news. We are mostly water and water responds to our words and thoughts. Just one more reason that Earl Nightingale was on the mark when he said We Become What We Think About. Just one more reason Skip Downing is wise to remind us to be aware of our self-talk and that instead of being Victims we can be Creators.

With an appreciation of the power of ritual and the sensitivity of water, Bobbie came up with the Water Ceremony. We embellish it from time to time; we definitely have fun with it, but we also take it seriously. We have seen some amazing things happen.

Here's the way we do it. Since Bobbie just made this up, there's obviously no right or wrong way to go about it. I encourage You to include Your own sacred objects, favorite noises, and inside jokes. The cool part is that it works. Everyone at the Hoot Palace would advise You to BYOP (Be Your Own Priest), BYOWD (Be Your Own Witchdoctor), BYOAF (Be Your Own Authority Figure). Sing lead oogah to Your own boogah.

• Set aside an area that is to be used for nothing else.

• Decorate the area with items that have personal meaning.

• Candle light or dim light (we use candles that are never lit except for the water ritual).

• Set the mood with music (we use "Cherokee Morning Song" by Robbie Robertson). This is the time to quiet the mind and focus on Your intention.

• Ritual music (we use "Drums of Thunder" by Elan Michaels). During this song, we focus on what we want to manifest. We project that thought into the water.

• When the music stops, drink the water.

We use martini glasses. The glasses are never used for any other purpose. We wash them separately and do not use the water for any other dishes. The more ritualistic You make it, the better. We always wash the glasses in a counterclockwise direction. Get real picky with this stuff. After the ceremony, no one talks. We solemnly blow raspberries on each other's backs. Silliness is good; consistency is crucial. It's sacred but not stuffy. During "Cherokee Morning Song," we discuss what we will focus on. It seems to work best when all of us concentrate on the same person or event.

You, as a full fledged citizen of the Universe, are as qualified as anyone else to tap the resources and work the magic.

And now for the obligatory quote from The Gospel of Thomas: 74) He said: Lord, there are many about the well, but no one in the well.

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