All the group did was to gaze at the water sample and repeat 3 times:
"I love you, water. I thank you, water. I respect you, water."
and then offered their silent prayer to the water for a minute. A portion of the water in the jar was returned to the lake. Dr Emoto brought samples back to Japan and took his darkfield microscopy photographs of the crystallized water. Here are his words and photos:
"When I saw these pictures, I got goose bumps and found no word to say. I was moved deeply and was not able to hold back my tears."