Monday, March 23, 2015

Native American Wisdom, Images and Quotes Collection

Our Native American brothers and sisters had an understanding of nature, balance and the cycles of life that elude many of us in the modern age. We've gathered some meaningful and beautiful quotes in this blog post. It is interesting to note how timeless these quotes are. While many years have passed from the time most of these quotes were spoken and technology has made incredible advances, the Native American wisdom still holds true today. 

 Here we share some quotes and wisdom by the original people of the Americas. We hope you'll find them inspirational.



"There are many things to be shared with the Four Colors of humanity in our common destiny as one with our Mother the Earth. It is this sharing that must be considered with great care by the Elders and the medicine people who carry the Sacred Trusts, so that no harm may come to people through ignorance and misuse of these powerful forces."

Resolution of the Fifth Annual Meetings of the Traditional Elders Circle, 1980


Humankind must be a steward of the Earth;
Caretakers for all that dwells upon it;
To be of one heart with all things.

Human beings must learn to share
the tears of every living thing,
To feel in our hearts the pain
of the wounded animal,
each crushed blade of grass;

Mother Earth is our flesh;
the rocks, our bones;
The rivers are the blood of our veins.

We are all children of God.
Traditions are open to anyone
who wants to learn.

Huichol Holy Man



When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breathe, only then will you discover you cannot eat money.
~ Cree Prophecy


 "What is life?  It is the flash of a firefly in the night.  It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.  It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset." ~ Crowfoot

"Once you have heard the meadowlark and caught the scent of fresh-plowed earth, peace cannot escape you." ~ Sequichie



An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life...

"A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. 
"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.

"One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.

"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. 

"This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, 
"Which wolf will win?"

The old chief simply replied, 
"The one you feed."


I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are, but rather how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man.
~ Sun Bear of the Chippewa Tribe 


"How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of the Earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clear and humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people.The perfumed flowers are our sisters, the deer, the horse, the great eagle, these are our brothers. The rocky crests, the juices in the meadows, the body heat of the pony, and the man, all belong to the same family."
~ Chief Seattle


"Hills are always more beautiful than stone buildings. Living in a city is an artificial existence.  Lots of people hardly ever feel real soil under their feet, see plants grow except in flower pots, or get far enough beyond the street light to catch the enchantment of a night sky studded with stars.  When people live far from scenes of the Great Spirit's making, it's easy for them to forget his laws." 
~ Walking Buffalo
"The old Indian teaching was that is is wrong to tear loose from its place on the earth anything that may be growing there. It may be cut off, but it should not be uprooted. The trees and the grass have spirits. Whatever one of such growth may be destroyed by some good Indian, his act is done in sadness and with a prayer for forgiveness because of his necessities...” ~ Wooden Leg (late 19th century) Cheyenne
"Flowers do not force their way with great strife.
Flowers open to perfection slowly in the sun. . . .
Don't be in a hurry about spiritual matters.
Go step by step, and be very sure."
~ White Eagle

"I am a red man. If the Great Spirit had desired me to be a white man he would have made me so in the first place. He put in your heart certain wishes and plans, in my heart he put other and different desires. Each man is good in his sight. It is not necessary for Eagles to be Crows. We are poor... but we are free. No white man controls our footsteps. If we must die...we die defending our rights." - 
~ Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Sioux


"The land is sacred. These words are at the core of your being. The land is our mother, the rivers our blood. Take our land away and we die. That is, the Indian in us dies." ~ Mary Brave Bird 


"Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were.  The life of a person is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves." ~ Black Elk



"The old people came literally to love the soil, and they sat or reclined on the ground with a feeling of being close to a mothering power. It was good for the skin to touch the earth, and the old people liked to remove their moccasins and walk with bare feet on the sacred earth. Their tipis were built upon the earth and their altars were made of earth. The birds that flew in the air came to rest upon the earth, and it was the final abiding place of all things that lived and grew. The soul was soothing, strengthening, cleansing, and healing. This is why the old Indian still sits upon the earth instead of propping himself up and away from its life-giving forces. For him, to sit or lie upon the ground is to be able to think more deeply and to feel more keenly. He can see more clearly into the mysteries of life and come closer in kinship to other lives about him."
~ Chief Luther Standing Bear - Teton Sioux, Born 1868


"You must teach your children that the ground beneath their feet is the ashes of our grandfathers. So that they will respect the land, tell your children that the earth is rich with the lives of our kin. Teach your children that we have taught our children that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves."
~ Chief Seattle




Honor the Sacred
Honor the Earth, our Mother.
Honor the Elders.
Honor All with whom we share the Earth:
Four-leggeds, two leggeds, 
winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, 
plant and rock people. 
Walk in balance and beauty.


"The first peace, which is the most important, is what comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirirt, and that its center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. ~ Black Elk (1863 - 1950), Medicine and holy man of the Oglala Lakota, Sioux Nation

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Candle Quartz Quick Reference

CANDLE CRYSTAL QUARTZ HIGHLIGHTS:

Candle Quartz Crystal, aka the Pineapple Quartz, Celestial Quartz or Atlantean Lovestar is recognized by a myriad of smaller terminations surrounding a larger central point. The smaller ones can be either very sharp, as found in translucent candle quartz, or almost rounded as is usually found in opaque crystals. The sides of an opaque Candle Quartz often look and feel like a pineapple. 

 Used in Meditation: Candle Quartz provides a gentle but powerful tool in self-awareness. Used for introspection it helps one find and identify emotional blocks and limiting thoughts by facilitating a better understanding of "the shadow" as referred to by Carl Jung. Known as a light bringer crystal it brings hope and comfort where there was unhappiness, hopelessness and pain. Said to resonate best with the heart chakra, Candle Quartz can help heal hurts, balance energies and encourage opening to the possibility of love.

 Used in Metaphysics: Ancient knowledge from Atlantis is said to be brought by the Candle Quartz. Legends say that they were given as heart gifts in Atlantis. Scrying or clairvoyance is often used to access this ancient knowledge and gain insight, though many methods can be used, including meditating with the crystal. Used to access information from the Akashic Records by advanced practitioners. 

 Used in Decor: As an abundance crystal they are helpful in any room where business there are business transactions because they are said to stimulate the prosperity of the business. Candle Quartz can be used to dissipate lower vibrations from ones character or environment, the presence of the stone in the environment acts as a clarifying agent " to turn shadowy/dark energy back to it's original state of light. 

 Used in Physical Healing: Candle Quartz is used to help with spiritual healing of depression, vertigo, carbohydrate assimilation, insulin regulation, and headaches.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Valentines Garden Boutique 2015

You are invited to our Garden Valentines Boutique where you can leisurely browse our treasures and enjoy tea, biscuits and live harp music. We will only be open one weekend this season, Sat., Feb. 7th and Sun. Feb. 8th from 1pm - 4pm in La Mirada, CA. 

Mana Keepers has been known for its "Love and Gratitude" Shop for the last decade. Our Mana Keepers Love and Gratitude Shop specializes in stone hearts. We have many different sizes, styles and mineral compositions available. We also have a wide variety of crystals and minerals that have represented love, friendship and fidelity, historically, mystically and/or legendarily. Our new jewelry pieces and crystal carvings are breathtaking and are a beautiful gift of Love and Gratitude that will last a lifetime. And wonderful ways to say "I love you" and/or "Thank you". 

I know that some of you may not be able to attend so we will be adding some of our items here on this blog for sale starting Wednesday, Jan 14th. Once and item sells online it will no longer be available at the boutique so if you see a "must have" please order right away as most of the items offered are unique and we can't guarantee we can get another or similar item for the boutique.

Please feel free to share our boutique and online shopping with family and friends as inspired. 



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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Apophyllite Metaphysical Highlights

Apophyllite Crystals Keywords:  Spiritual Connection, Meditation, Angelic Kingdom, Healing, Purity of Heart, Psychic Vision, Protection stone for firefighters

 The meaning of the name Apophyllite, comes from the Greek words that mean 'get' and 'leaf'... referring to its proclivity to exfoliate like a leaf, when heated. These crystals come in a range of colors, but the most common are the clear or colorless and green. Apophyllite may be found in Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Britain, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Canada and Australia, but the most prized stones come from Poona in India.

 Used in meditation: 
Apophyllite is associated primarily with the third eye and crown chakras. Apophyllite is known for its high vibration. It is said raise spiritual vibrations, and spiritually energize the entire being. The spiritual connection of Apophyllite makes it an excellent helper crystal for deep meditation, mystical vision, and inter-dimensional or astral travel. It has been used in fire-walking ceremonies during meditation preparation to protect the walker. When placed on the third eye chakra, it enhances clairvoyance and mystical vision. Apophyllite is also used to assist in contacting and working with Guardian Angels, Spirit Guides and manifestations of the Higher Self. Resonating at such a high vibration makes it very useful for clarity of mind and of heart. Meditating with Apophyllite helps to clear blockages and bring healing balance to the entire energetic body but works especially well for the third eye and heart chakras. It is said to help one to see the "truth" that is so often hidden by our limiting thoughts and beliefs. 

 Used in decoration: 
Used to invite Spirit and bring a sense of purity into a home by elevating the vibrations in the room, office, or sacred space, by placing one or more Apophyllite crystals around the room. No need to understand crystal grids or sacred geometry when decorating, use your intuition and let the Apophyllite do the rest. They have an excellent ability to transmit their energetic vibrations, making them wonderful pieces to keep in a conference room or a family room to relive stress, create an uplifting environment and to cleanse "lower" vibrations. 

 Used in Physical Healing: 
In traditional folk and crystal healing, Apophyllite is used for tired or stressed eyes by placing on the eyelids. It is used similarly in different body regions for respiratory problems, stopping asthma attacks, allergies, and health of mucus membranes and skin. 

 Used in Protection: 
Apophyllite is also considered a stone that lends protection from fire and those working with or fighting fire. The deep spiritual coolness is like a wild spring that engulfs its user in its protective vibrations. 

 *Green Apophyllite has the energies of clear Apophyllite, plus its own energies. It is a stone of growth, universal love, and nature. It is said to bring abundance. It is related primarily to the heart chakra and connects the heart to the Crown Chakra and Spirit.


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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Septarian Nodules Quick Reference



Septarian Nodule Highlights:

-Healing 
-Promotes overall health and well being.
-Psychic growth
-Nurtures and grounds
-Chakra: Root Chakra
-Balance
-Evolution
-Calming
-Element: Ocean
-Communication 

Septarians formed between 50 to 70 million years ago. As a result of volcanic eruptions, dead sea life was chemically attracted to the sediment around them, forming mud balls. As the ocean receded, the balls dried and cracked. Due to their bentonite content they also shrank in size, creating the cracks inside. As decomposed shells seeped down into the cracks in the mud balls, calcite crystals formed. The outer thin walls of calcite then transformed into aragonite. Some believe the name Septarian came from the Latin word "septem", meaning seven, but actually the name is due to the septarian concretions.  They are concretions containing angular cavities or cracks, which are called "septaria". The word comes from the Latin word septum; "partition", and refers to the cracks/separations in this kind of rock.

Metaphysical properties of Septarian:

In meditation Septarian brings calming and nurturing energies. It can elicit feelings of joy and hope. Septarian can enhance the communication with groups, making it easier to speak clearly and kindly in group settings. A wonderful mineral to use in meditations with Mother Earth. It assists with quieting the conscious mind so that one can better understand the language of nature. Septarian has been used for healing of the blood and kidneys. Septarian is related to the lower chakras, root, sacral and solar plexus.

Septarian is a protective stone, providing both grounding and shielding of the physical, mental, and emotional bodies. It is a stone for regulation of spiritual, mental, and physical prowess. It promotes both calming and understanding on the emotional level. Septarian enhances ones sense of well-being. Septarian loves to be held, emanating a loving, kind, and sincere energy pattern. It is said to be a speaking stone and enhances communication on multiple levels.

Thank you for visiting. Wishing you Peace today and everyday.



POI
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Ammonite Metaphysical Properties Highlight

The Ammonite first appeared in the oceans of the Devonian (circa 400 million years ago) and became extinct at the close of the Cretaceous (66 Mya) along with the dinosaurs. 

 Historically it is said that the original discus used by the ancient Greeks in their Olympics was in fact a fossilized ammonite. In India, ammonite fossils are identified with the god Vishnu and are used in ceremonies. Many are collected in Nepal, from the bed of the River Gandaki. These fossils are known as "shaligram shila". The word ammonite is derived from Ammon, an Egyptian god who took the form of a ram. Ammonites are similar in appearance to a ram's horn. 

 Ammonite and nautiloid fossils have been prized from antiquity for their logarithmic spiral. About the Nautilus Spiral in Sacred Geometry: 

 The main feature of the Nautilus is the large snail-like shell that is coiled upwards and lined with mother-of-pearl. The shell is subdivided into as many as 30 chambers. As the shell grows, its body moves forward into the new larger chamber and produces a wall to seal off the older chambers. The empty chambers are used to regulate buoyancy. A cross-section of the shell of the Nautilus will show the cycles of its growth as a series of chambers arranged in a precise Golden Mean spiral. 

 The Golden Mean is represented by the Greek letter phi, (with the decimal representation of 1.6180...) is one of those mysterious natural numbers that seems to arise out of the basic structure of our cosmos. Phi appears regularly in the realm of things that grow and unfold in steps just as the Nautilus shell grows larger on each spiral by phi. 

 With each revolution completing a cycle of evolution, the Golden Mean Spiral is symbolic of life’s unfolding mysteries. The continuous curves of the spirals, which are feminine in nature, and the ratios between each of the chambers reveal the intimate relationship between the harmonics of nature and Sacred Geometry. 

 Sacred Geometry 

 Sacred Geometry is a term used to describe the basic building blocks of the universe. This ancient science explores and explains the physical and energy patterns that create and unify all things and reveals the way that the Universe of creation organizes itself. Every natural pattern of growth or movement conforms inevitably to one or more geometric shapes. From the molecules of our DNA to the galaxy we spiral within, life and it's forms emerge out of geometric codes. 

 The earliest known proprietors of Sacred Geometry were the Egyptians who embedded its secrets in the ground plans of their temples, their frescoes and in the Giza pyramid. Although these enlightened people used geometry for terrestrial applications, hence the word 'geo-metry' or 'measure of the earth', the aim was metaphysical in nature. 

 Sacred Geometry reflects the universe, its pure forms and the dynamic relationship of our selves to nature -- the inseparable relationship of the part to the whole. By studying the Sacred Geometry of one thing we give meaning and structural insight into the workings of the inner self. As the renowned geometer Robert Lawlor observes, "The implicit goal of this education was to enable the mind to become a channel through which the 'earth' (the level of manifested form) could receive the abstract, cosmic life of the heavens. The practice of geometry was an approach to the way in which the universe is ordered and sustained. Geometric diagrams can be contemplated as still moments revealing a continuous, timeless, universal action generally hidden from our sensory perception. Thus a seemingly common mathematical activity can become a discipline for intellectual and spiritual insight. From "Sacred Geometry the Nautilus Shell", for more information you can visit http://2muchfun.info/nautilusshell.html

 In Hindu religion they are held sacred as saligram, a reminder of the unfolding of the universe by Lord Vishnu the creator. Its spiral shape symbolizes continual change and evolution. Ammonites have absorbed cosmic energy over eons of time and help to stimulate the life force (Chi)  within. The Ammonite is also put in the home to attract health, prosperity and success. The Ammonite draws off negative energies like a filter, drawing in stagnant energies and moving them through the spirals then releasing them as fresh, positive, loving life force energies. Ammonite is a stone of protection. It provides for insight and it helps to assist one in seeing the ‘entire picture.’ Meditation with the Root Chakra, encourages ones survival instincts and grounding. 

 Folk Remedies: Believed to ease birthing pains and bring relaxation. It helps to remind us to keep breathing, due to its circular design. 

Feng Shui: Ammonite is believed by Feng Shui masters to be associated to the scales of the mythical creature "Chi Lin" Therefore, it is said to be a powerful wealth stone and brings prosperity, grandeur and illustrious sons, similar to the potency of the Chi Lin. 
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Citrine Lightbrary Quick Reference

Large Natural Congo Citrine Lightbrary Warrior
Highlights: 
-Primary Chakra: Solar Plexus, Crown, 
-Astrology: Gemini, Aries, Libra, Leo
-Vibration: Number 6
-Dispels Fear & Anxiety
-Attracts Abundance
-Akashic Records
-Elevating Consciousness
-Keeper of Ancient Wisdom
-Spiritual Awakening
-Fortifies Digestive & Urinary Systems
-Cleansing
-Detoxifying

 A Lightbrary is a clear Cathedral Quartz Formation. Natural citrine is one of the rarer types of quartz available. Some of the most beautiful and sought-after specimens come from the Congo region, like the one pictured here.

Lightbrary crystals are said to contain information stored in the language of light from the Akashic Records. The smaller points are often referred to as students gathered around the Master Teacher. This configuration helps the meditator's subconscious open to the process of the transition from student to Master. This crystals have been used to overcome fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and other obstacles that hold one from moving forward. They can be a source of strength and courage.  Lightbraries do not give up their information easily, one must be diligent in ones meditation practices and grounded in self-awareness to begin unlocking their wisdom.

 If you seek a deep understanding of light energy, and how beings of different spiritual planes interact and coexist in this universe, these crystals may be instrumental on your journey. 

 Citrine is one of only two minerals (Kyanite is the other) that never need to be cleared, making it a great tool for transmuting negative energy. Citrine can assist in heightening one’s self-discipline, attracting professional success and wealth. Citrine will help support the energy of a family environment whether you have it at work or at home.

Physically, Citrine can support and enhance healing for the spine, the digestive and elimination organs, and even the metabolism.  Citrine can facilitate detoxification and can even stimulate circulation.  Often used for chronic fatigue, Citrine has a reputation of being able to increase one’s energy and drive.  This property can also help those who are trying to lose weight, by encouraging one to be optimistic about accomplishing their goals.

For more information about the metaphysical properties of citrine use this link: http://instagram.com/p/VswjPvC1A0/?modal=true.
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