Navajo Teachings: The Truth About Turquoise
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- The legends say... turquoise is meant to remind us of our existence in the Blue World.
The Blue World is the second in the teachings of the four worlds. It has a few different names.
The Second World, The Blue World, The Spirit World, and The World With No Surface.
Turquoise is said to offer protection.
To identify to the Holy People, the Five-Fingered beings who know where they come from.
Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, uses his necklace to teach about the symbolism of turquoise.
Wally has had his necklace for decades. It was given to him as payment for some presentations he gave long ago.
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Every generation should have a family historian/storyteller. Tradition and ceremonies must be passed on. Otherwise they are lost in time.
@Low Bro Because otherwise you get distorted versions of history. Like how colonial narratives are still a thing.
True ❤
It is so, and in my family there are still and have always been
@Genius For Jesus Anunnaki Christian storytelling don't belong to the, First Nation storytelling..
Like tears in the rain.
I’m Navajo born but adopted by a white family and raised in the Midwest. Love seeing the social media accounts that are teaching what I missed. Maybe someday I’ll be in a position to see the land and people myself. ❤️ I always wished I had a big turquoise piece!
Sounds like my Grandpas story. We are also disconnected from the tribe. And it has taken over half a decade to find information on my Grandfathers parents. His biological father is unknown, his mother though died when he was 9 and he was adopted by a white lady.
Sadly we grew up with no tribal knowledge or relations, and lived in a white suburb so we didnt look like anyone.
My hope is to get my Grandfather his tribal citizenship before he passes away. He is now 82.
@@danielh8569 I do hope so as well that your grandfather does obtain the information for I am in the same position as well with my grandfather.
Have you made progress toward your goal? You should visit the reservation as soon as possible. It should be an easy drive from the Midwest. Good luck.
I have a Din’e cousin who was adopted by my Caucasian aunt and uncle sometime in the 1950s or a bit earlier. They were told, and the rest of my family was told, that he was an “orphan”. They lived out in Phoenix, and most of my family lives in Ohio, so I only got to meet Rusty a few times when they came east to visit my grandparents.
I am certain knowing what I know now that the “orphan” thing was a lie and that he was removed from his real parents and given to white parents, as is true for so many Din’e. I don’t know this for an absolute fact, but the odds are that this is exactly what must have happened.
I have lost touch totally with that part of my family (that aunt was my eldest aunt and my mom was the next to youngest), and I hope that Rusty is OK. There’s no real way to find Rusty, who would be in his 70s now, because there are a lot of men in Arizona named Rusty Frey. I wish him peace, health, and happiness and a return to his true culture.
@@MartineReed My mom (not bio) is housebound so I’m her only caregiver. Literally been out of the loop since before the pandemic. No travel for me! 🤷🏻♀️
I was born in Arizona. Ive always been drawn to turquoise. I wear a turquoise necklace everyday. I have as long as I can remember.
I really like the thought and expression of something "being put into your care" rather than being owned by you. It gives that something a lot of significance.
God calls us “stewards” of His earth
X'actly! Its the semantics! Makes a world of a difference! And how we 👁👁 that said thing. Wow
Until NWO.
We have three hundred acres out in the bush up in the mountains in Australia. We only took a very small portion for ourselves & our animals all rescues & continue to do wildlife rescue rehab & release mostly kangaroo, wallaroo & wallaby. We consider ourselves honoured to have the opportunity to be stewards of this land. We take nothing give much & have encouraged & suppoirted wildlife by bringing water up the mountainside from the river that runs along the foot of the land. The birdsong is amazing the animals that come out of the bush make us feel like we are living Animal Kingdom episodes.
Animals they say are near extinct most certainly are not & all come trapsing through here. lol We see them all & know a few
personally at this point. There is a big old Alpha male wallaroo who will take a slice of wholemeal bread right from my hand.
In the drought & fires we fed & watered everyone that came out of the bush for assistance & boy did they ever. And we provided. We have never introduced any poisons & are strictly organic. Just biding our time doing what we do in life remotely
online as so many do today, minding nature & letting nature mind us. We have very few neighbours but two are nature preserves with no hunting & the other two are farmers & hunters who do kill the wildlife.At least betweenus we offer 2200
contiguous acres of natural terrain with water features, grazing & no trapping or hunting. That's enough to keep a good amount
of the wildlife happy without having to go onto traveled roads or near hunters, ranchers or farmers.
Yeah no kidding it took me so much maturity to figure that out, it would have been nice to have that be the default idea
What he says at the end resonates with me, "The turquoise was not yours, but... it was put into your care." I feel like this about all things in the material world, whether living or inanimate. I look out for the plants and animals in my yard in the same way I care for my car or my tools. I believe it comes down to having respect for the world around you and trying your best to help when you can, but at least do no harm. We all share this earth.
These are my sentiments also. It is a gift to have the world we live in. I believe it is a blessing from the Lord. All His creation is precious. 🙏✝️🙇♀️🌏
Thank you for caring as you do. It gives me hope that there are others like us that care about all life. 💞
I love your attitude, Chris!! I agree so much with that. Also, our children! They are not possessions, they are put into our care as well. All of our loved ones, really. They are put into our lives or "in our care" and we are just the stewards. When we have this attitude about everything and everyone around us, we really start to sink into unconditional love and gratitude.
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@@katrinamilam1328 💙
Reading this just restored my faith in humanity! You're a good man, sir, we need others like you in this world! 🕊️🙏❤️🕯️
I’m 65 yrs old now .,. I continue to wear a Navajo “wedding ring” that my parents gave me when I was 13 yrs old .... 100% silver and turquoise blends. LOVE, LOVE my ring!!!
Much respect for this man telling us what the meanings and beliefs of his people are. We need to understand and respect Native Americans beliefs more than we currently do.
Best people,I spent plenty time on Navajo reservation,what Grandfather says is true. Once I was excepted I was never so at home.
i wish they could have their land back not be forced on to reservations of their own land
Native beliefs and practices might save all our lives someday. Natives knew how to maintain the land they lived on. Europeans don't, and we're living with the greatest drought in human history because of it.
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@@shutinalleyThat's not true. Europeans revolutionized agriculture, and they've been successfully farming since at least the Roman times when they invented the 3 plot rotation system and the plow.
Years ago 70 years ago. My uncle bought from a trading post a actual real necklace. Big tumbled 6 strands of tumbled sizes were like quarters
size but the small beads that hung down was 6 strands of round small beads with white ivory looking beads in between. red ones on the top. It was pawned to the shop and my uncle had to sign a pledge to give back if the owner came back for them. The bone between the turquoise were the fingers of the grand father. Took my uncle almost the rest of his life to find the family. Once he knew what it was, he just wanted to get it back to who owned it. I was 7 or 8 said that should be worth a lot of money. My Uncle was so cool he bent down and said. There are things on this earth worth more than money. I didn't get it a kid remember. He looked down at me and said this is their religion, That's more than money. I am 74 Uncle CN is gone. not forgotten. Thanks teacher.
Wow, what a lovely story. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story, awesome….I am so happy that you had the chance to be with your uncle…sometimes we don’t know how much love they give us and also give us the right path to follow in life… I would have done the same thing In trying to find the real owner as well. Some stones mean more to a family with the value it represents as an heirloom, more so than would the monetary amount be. I once owned a pendant, but it was stolen many years ago, a friend gave it to me
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Good lesson
This stuff needs to be aired on public television. Need more viewers
I am not Native American, but have nothing but the greatest respect for all Nations. I especially admire the Navajo people and my favorite jewelry has always been turquoise and silver. I followed in my mother's footsteps in that regard. She was of Irish descent, also a very mystical people. This video has taught me to understand the significance of this beautiful stone! Thank you so much!
@James Hurst Simma’ down Joey 😉😂😂😂
Deborah Miller
👍 " I am not Native American but have nothing but the greatest respect for all nations "
I'm Native American but not Navajo thank you for the nice comment
if you look at irish history during the time of rome and first nations history during the time of colonialism the stories are very similar as were theyre spiritual beliefs
@Genius For Jesus Rather insensitive given the recent discovery of hundreds dead native children burried at catholic residential schools in unmarked graves in canada dont ya think? especially when the church is still touching kids 247.
Thank you elder, your stories mean so much to me. Sharing your culture and wisdom with the world is a priceless gift.
Agreed❤
I'm not a Native American by any means. But I hold the Native American culture to the highest respect compared to other cultures around the world. Their teachings are honest and peaceful. Thank you Elder, for teaching us your stories and bringing historical information to the world.
" It's not _yours_ , but instead it was 'Put into _Your_ *care* '" 🥺💙💙🙏 This is so precious & so true 🙏🙏 God Bless
Jesus Christ is Lord 🙏✝️
Nice
@@readingwithamy9397 that sounds so beautiful 🥺😣💙💙🙏 I wish that so many more of us were raised with this instilled as well as more Love 🙏 Thankfully, there are souls that were who radiate this graceful energy for others to be able to learn from & then adopt 🙂💙💙 Bless, Ms. Amy 💙🌌
This makes me feel a little bit better I lost my grandfather's ring that passed away that was made out of turquoise red coral and a tooth or cloth some sort in sterling silver hey beautiful piece I beat myself up everyday because I use that as my wedding ring also
@@AztecDread I’m so sorry that you lost those things. It hurts so very MUCH when we lose something that is sentimental….bc that sentimental piece cannot be replaced. I feel your pain, I really do, because I had lost a few items that were handed down to me too. And going to buy another item which may look the same, it’s just NOT the same. May God Bless you through our savior Jesus Christ…May He comfort you ✌🏻🙏🏻❤️
On a slightly random note, as a child (and even to this day) I had a very big obsession with turquoise and to hear about how significant it is to certain cultures just makes me love and respect it all the more.
I really like all the blue green mixture colors like teal and cyan as well, green and blue are such nice colors on their own as well, they are really significant colors to nature i think they are intentionally beautiful because it draws us to connect with nature more
We need to know more from people who knows how to connect us to earth and nature and real life appreciation. Thank you for that
Same I thought it was the most beautiful colour ever :)
Yes Sir thank you 💕
Turquoise❤
I too am full-blooded Navajo and was adopted by a white family. I grew up in TN. I found my native family in 1993. I was recently in Farmington, NM visiting. My youngest 2 daughters met their native family for the first time. This was a last wish of my 19yo who passed away July 29th from stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma cancer. I wish I had been able to visit more often and share the culture and land with my daughters. I hope to retire there one day. 💓
I'm so sorry for the loss of your 19yo I will pray for comfort to ease the sorrow and hurt in your soul 🙏
I feel for you for those losses. I put hope out in the world for healing for you in this world and the other.
Really nice to ditch the family that raised you. Pathetic.
yáʼátʼééh....Emerson Begay used to live here in E TN, with his brother. RIP Emerson.
May God give you His peace which is beyond our understanding 🙏🏻💙💚
I lost my grandfather many years ago. You remind me of him. I used to sit and listen to his stories for hours. Thank you.
I love turquois
Beautiful gift from the great spirit and your grandfather
Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved. John 3:16 (share the good news of the gospel around the world!).........,,,..,...,.,,
💞 that is a high compliment it brought joy to my heart💞
@@1CT1 if so many Native American were not massacred in the name of Jesus and missionaries would have respect for the indigenous people being connected to God more than any missionary ever could, your post would be appropriate but this post is slap in the face to the elder speaking. Your lies be your demise.
His words resonate more deeply than many professional trained speakers of today's world. Respect.
100% I agree,,,,My heart calls him "GrandFather"
Truth.
Pure LOVING truth.
So true!
Professionals are trained liars.
My BELOVED Native American Grandmother, FLORA MAE JOY, an acclaimed Native American Indian Jeweler, Quilter and Basket Maker. She passed down to me her gifts and taught me many things of great value to the Native American Heritage. These gifts and teachings are my abundance!
I support Indigenous Craftsmanship. Everytime I wear my sterling & turquoise now, I will always think of it as not mine, that its just been entrusted to me for care and I as I pass it down, I will continue this teaching. Thank you
@Genius For Jesus --Show some respect & take your proselytizing somewhere else ... geez
@@krisg3984 And thats one thing I really have noticed about their teachings... they don't try and scare you into submission! Unlike Christianity...
My grandfather was a Navajo Marine, he died early and my mother even earlier, everytime I heard stories of my people's traditions and history, or going home on visits I feel this grasping feeling of spiritual power engulfing my whole being...
@Genius For Jesus With all due respect, as a Christian myself, it’s in poor taste to spam comments with Bible verses no one asked to hear. Especially given how many times you’ve done this on this particular video. Please read the room.
@@escalatorgoddess2078 Thank you. 🙏🏻
@Michael that's crazy I'm from Long Beach CA, West side 21 - easy
Yes I know all about the diversity there, it's crazy being from there with the millions of different mixes and cultures, leave and be so boring anywhere else being black or white...
Me being mixed black Spanish and native everyone thinks I'm samoan, because my size, but I'm athletic so I get looked at funny as far as what I may be lol...
Yes, I currently have a federal lawsuit where I brought up my grandfather in my case due to his service and at the end of it all was worth nothing, but I can literally be proud for what he stood for, my family still has a Nazi flag he captured, my family is split on selling it or museum... I'm like the value is the action he took, the flag is just confirmation...
I wonder why my mother named me Geronimo, there's so many questions,
I feel at home in New Mexico, and the four corners... It's like everything is alive, the sky, the mountains the quiet... It's amazing how this country just craps on everyone, natives not even recognized, everyone thinks because it happened so long ago it doesn't matter...
Yet it's truly our home, and their feet are on the couch...
@Michael Riverside, Long Beach, Moreno valley, Paris, garden Grove, Long Beach, Lakewood, and my kids mom from bay area San Jose , california is my stomping grounds foreals, but left and probably won't go back, it's to expensive, crowded and redundant, I only miss the weather, the beach, and the cannabis and progressive nature of everyone there...
I want to get land in Taos, I've built a earth home in Belen South of albuquerque, and miss it... I'm currently in south carolina trying to be a father and miserable, never ever go to the south... There's nothing good,
At all trust me... Nothing
@Michael yes this is a small world, because foster care I lived everywhere in SoCal,
I lived in riverside early 90s when it wasn't big as it is now. I remember Indio, where all the wind turbines were/are, 21 palms palm springs area... That's even huge now out there.
I went to North, canyon springs, valley view, west valley, centennial, poly in riverside, and long beach poly, different high schools because foster care...
I left Cali in 2016...
When I was a child, my great grandmother gave me my first piece of turquoise, a very old little ring. She told me some native people out west believed it was sacred, which I took to heart. I’ve worn turquoise ever since. I’m very disabled now by severe pain. I keep some next to my bed for comfort and peace when the pain becomes very bad. It’s good to learn this from you, as it gives me deeper understanding. Mines wound the earth. The first time is saw the mine in Bisbee, Az, I cried my young heart out for the suffering I felt from that wound.
Try raw fruit and vegetables diet, nuts as well. No cooked and procesesed food.
Autofagia too
Anything that can’t be grown has to be mined. Our quality of life-houses, churches, electricity, products such as baking soda, toothpaste, pencils, computers, cars, bikes, smart phones, glasses, medical equipment, all come from mining. Mining companies in the US are now required to have an environmental service division that deals with reclamation of the land utilized for mining. It often looks better and serves the community. Windmills, electric cars, solar panels etc all require mining materials. So unless everyone wants to just go back and live like cavemen, appreciate what we have and get from this ancient art that’s constantly evolving for safety and better practices.
My husband was Navajo and also used copper for absorbing and taking away pain. He put it where the pain was and let it rest there.
I'm taking turmeric 3 times aday great for inflamation .. I'm getting off all my poison meds
Stinging neetle - Urtica dioica
What a gift.
So many native American wisdom passed down from one to the next I fear is lost without people like him sharing. I really care about the culture immensely. 🙏😎
Truly a Gift.... if its not told from an unbiased SOUL it will either be LOST or TWISTED to convey something unpure..
Similar to Hawaiian and Eskimo
@@adriamaral300 exactly
I read from The Book of The Hopi by Frank Waters & a transcription of what the Elders put on cassettes, now in a library in a Northern AZ University! The oral history was AMAZING! Unfortunately, this transcription has been taken offline. I love their ways of thinking and respect for the Earth! I wish I had been born into such wonderful culture. Much respect for all these tribes have been through at the hands of, most likely, my ancestors. I do believe we reincarnate and that what we sow is what we will all reap, if not in this life, in another or during the life review...I know I will understand the perspectives of all to whom I have done good or ill.
@@cynthiaennis3107 .. This comment is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Much respect Cynthia..
These teachings are taking on more significance as more people awaken in consciousness. It is incredible the Native Americans and other native groups have kept these teachings and never forgotten despite all they have been put through. ❤
They are awsome
"awaken in consciousness". Mystical gibberish.
@Genius For Jesus You are a robot.
So much has been lost, so few understand spirituality.
@Genius For Jesus No good religion can comes from lies and fear. A collection of stories from different cultures does not constitute truth no matter how righteous it may seem. The bedrock of all religion is spiritualism. Religion is the conceptual child of coin, power and control. You have a heart, follow it and seek the truth.
Мы все дети Земли, неважно, кто откуда родом. И мы все должны беречь и заботится о своей Земле, планете. Сохранять историю своих родов, предков,традиции,чтобы передавать эти знания следующим поколениям. Люди должны быть с корнями, как могучие деревья. С глубоким уважениемем и пожеланиями благополучия! Привет из Крыма!
So nice of you to be interested in this tradition. I am too. I agree thoroughly with your wise words.
This is like listening to the grownups talk when I was a child. ❤ I could listen for hours!! Thank you sir!!
My dad called turquoise the stone of heaven and he made sure that all of his children had turquoise. Those pieces are just beautiful and I love the way you tell these stories. Thank you and have a wonderful day
I'm of Cherokee decent. Your explanation of the significance of each piece brought me tears of joy. Our earth provides us with our needs. We need more people like this elder to teach us this lesson. Much respect for your wisdom. And lucky to find you.
WADO (THANK YOU)😊
It is so good to hear a man speak naturally this way.
You've given me such happiness today, and thank you. ❤💙💜💖
They "don't take anything from mother earth that she doesn't give freely," where can you hear these beautiful words?💙💙💙
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Any peace peddling guru says that kind of thing
These words are beautiful propaganda that natives don’t harvest the earth for gems. White people love to see native Americans turn their backs on their whole land not just a few gems buried beneath the ground.
@@ronaldharris6569 I'll take Peace from any guru over unnatural people that destroy natural resources and indigenous people.
Woo harms everything, I have no idea what unnatural people means, we are all human greed is the issue
Thank you, Elder, for sharing the gift of your people's ways and culture. The more I learn from you, the more I weep for what has been done to your people, and to the Earth who is Mother to us all.
I often daydream of what this earth plane would be like if humans worked WITH mother earth instead of dominating her. Those cultures who live closely to the land have my highest respects. I am happy to come across these teachings.
Yeah, I often wonder that as well.
Yes.. If humans worthed their value instead of overwhelming everything..
Think Avatar
Lol
It would be awful.
You have our respect and honor.
We are grateful for your wise teachings.
Most sincerely!
Agreed.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I am very happy to learn about your beliefs and culture. Much respect for you and your people.
I love the story about the Morenci mine. My dad, born in Arizona in 1912, always spoke highly of the native people. America has much to atone for.
Not only America we all personally have a lot to atone for
The government has actually to atone for!!!
We have nothing to atone for. Read as much about our history as you can find and avoid the biased authers.
@@cravinbob Always a nasty one in the bunch.
Every race at every point of our existence has something to atone for. Better to live better and with each other and nature than to always blame people of today for people of the past and still make the same mistakes.
one does not own it, it is in your care. Thank you for the reminder, it will resonate.
I’ve always loved turquoise!!
as is earth itself
It is in your care meaning that it is a responsibility. If people would keep that in mind when possessing anything they might consume less.
@@janelinley3624 white man took the Turquoise out of the ground and considered it trash. Native Americans only used the Turquoise if it was yielded up by the earth. The Native Americans use the Turquoise for praying. It is sold to white people for protection and health. Use is relative right. The Earth and things of the Earth are only in OUR care. Is a great lesson. I have always liked Turquoise too.
@@donnabrockbank8296 this I know and thinking it was trash is shameful.. I love turquoise and silver.. have a descent amount.. I treasure it… there are those of us who treasure it.. ✌🏼
Turquoise is a beautiful colour..I love the way theses elders know the values of our minerals...and their wise words.
Yes, we are so wayward living under the control of monsters. They will never stop until the planet is raped of everything. Unless Gaia removes us first.
My wife is Mongolian and our daughter half Mongolian and it’s fascinating that turquoise and coral have a special significance for them too, in their case I understand that the turquoise is sacred to Father Sky and the coral to Mother Earth. It’s a horse culture (still) and my wife told me her grandmother said that one should not disturb the earth or dig it. Nowadays, mining is going on all over the place, but I remember being on a project and meeting the young Mayor of Tov Aimag ( a central province) a very modern young man. I was with an older Mongolian woman colleague and we were looking at illegal artisanal gold mining. At the end of the conversation the Mayor said the the same thing about his Grandmother’s teaching that my wife remembers from hers. We need this reverence towards our Earth now more than ever
Since they cannot dig the earth in any way, does that mean that they cannot plant crops or pull root crops (carrots, potatoes, etc) for food? I guess they are a people who survive by hunting only?
@@tigristhelynx7224 well herding (pastoralist) - it’s the least green diet I ever had, but traditionally they eat a lot berries and nuts in the summer months with dried meat. They do have agriculture/gardening but traditional Mongolians will have a chant for the land if they are doing any larger scale digging. A lot of the traditional values were suppressed under Communism (Mongolia was the second communist country after Russia and never a Soviet Republic) and now of course unbridled free market and an increasingly urban way of life mean that fewer and fewer young people follow or even know about traditions
@@joelcutting3954 Oh I see! Thank you!
@@tigristhelynx7224Digging for food as in planting seeds and such foods is natural as we have too eat but Digging for purpose of greed is another. Oil etc. ❤
Native Americans come from Asians and Africans they wear turquoise. Turquoise has been worn in Ethiopia, South Sudan, ancient Egypt, Mongolia, Tibet and Nepal regions. I’m part Native American, so I get my turquoise from the Tibet/Nepali store, because I can’t find Native American jewlery. And to be honest, she told me not to wear it because it is connected to the other blue world. 🥚🪺🧜🏿♀️ 3:26 yes the other world and crossing over into another realm that’s why she told me NOT to wear it, plus people will get jealous and also think it is cultural appropriation or try to identify my tribes. Also, I don’t like flashing mirror pictures that are done 🕉🔯/shaman. They snap pictures of the face to look at someone’s soul one of my great grandmothers stories was that she didn’t want to take pictures because she was half Native American and they said something about the soul with pictures… anyway …😊
I love that social media allows this to happen. Stories and traditions passed on. And I can learn about others cultures and traditions ❤️❤️❤️ beautiful!!
Just don’t go on yt, fb, or Instagram to tell anyone how your vaccine injured you… just stick with stuff like this that doesn’t threaten any power that shouldn’t be. But, maybe you are ok with sacrificing your children to Baal.
Of all the channels on RUclips we are all so fortunate to hear from Wally! He is unassuming yet filled with quality. Thank you!
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Beautiful gentleman. What is his name?
Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved. John 3:16 (share the good news of the gospel around the world!).........,,,..,...,.,,
I love listening to him teach. I miss sitting with my Elders.
@@1CT1 irrelevant to the subject
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I'm an adopted person, and when I was young, I was so attracted to turquoise and coral and bought rings with those stones. They comforted me and now I know why. Thank you for sharing this beautiful information.
I'm a Sagittarius and this is my birthstone. This explanation made me cry in a good way.
Ah, I didn’t remember that it was the Sagittarius birthstone… am on the cusp of Capricorn, but still a Sag.
Just looked it up.
Traditional … Turquoise and Lapis lazuli
Modern … Blue zircon, blue topaz, tanzanite
No it dosnt 😂
@@Faketaxiehow can you speak for someone else?
@@dreamysunset4720 east go look at my comment your question has a logical fallacy
In my first ever Ayahuasca ceremony I was guided to a turquoise dome in which I went inside and felt pure oneness and bliss. I was told I could come to this place anytime for spiritual nourishment, rest and safety. This description helped me get more understanding of this profound experience. Thank you Wally Brown.
If the power isn’t from God, it’s from the kingdom of darkness and it’s mocking His light. Beware of all false gods, they are of one origin.
@@jmill7336 bro chill
So beautifull
Kingdom of Darkness is a good band name
@@jmill7336 Why are you even on this video or comment thread trolling ? Be gone with your judgement.
Such a great and easy to learn explanation of the significance of turquoise for the Navajo or diné. When I was younger I went to a powwow with my moms family that always told me in our ancestry we have indigenous blood in us and to be proud of it and since I was like 6-7 years old I was gifted a turquoise necklace from one of the vendors since I had no money of my own yet. He saw I was an artist and I that I was inspired by his artwork of jewelry and dream catchers. He saw I was a curious child in a new environment and gifted me a turquoise necklace I was eyeing. It made me feel apart of the family and welcomed and made me feel true love n hospitality. Thank you for spreading your wisdom on this platform Elder Wally Brown. Much love from San Diego ❤⭐🪶
They are not yours, they have just been put into your care... I like that. In speaking about not only turquoise, but many if not EVERYTHING in life.
I like that it brings to attention that anything you posses is a responsibility.
Smart people know, we are here on the earth because we are needed to be wise stuards.
We are just stewards and are obliged to pass the Earth to the next generations when our time here is ended.
Ya if you think about it you don't take it with you when you die lol So its true its in your care. Id say give it away before you die.
When it comes to good thoughts like this we are stewards not owners.
I always loved turquoise, I just never knew this meaning. It is beautiful, we should all be respectful to this earth and your culture.
I also had an immidiate love for turquoise
As a 42y/o Choctaw woman, I knew about the importance of color but I was NEVER taught about the purpose of Turquoise within our Native Indian culture. Thank you for sharing this knowledge so that it can continue to pass it on to the next generation
Chahta sia! Halito a tek!!!
Turquoise is my favourite gem of all.It’s specialness has always spoken to me.💙✌️
I used to live in Albuquerque NM more than 20 years ago, I was working as a roofer and became friends with one of the crew, he was a Navajo, his name was Rod. He invited me to come out to Arizona and meet his Grandfather who was a Navajo Medicine Man. He said he thought his Grandfather would want me to go on a "vision quest". Unfortunately I wasn't able to go at the time, I wished I would have as a less than a year later I relocated to New York. I'll never forget him, he was a Navajo !
I’ll say a prayer you meet again. The journey is not over.
@@everythingbox Thank You ! The journey is never over. Before I left Albuquerque, he told me the vision he had experienced during his vision quest. He came upon a giant city whose buildings reached the sky. As he wandered around the endless streets he eventually came to a point where all the of the streets crossed one another. As he looked around in amazement at all of the sights and sounds, a door began to open on one of the buildings. Out of that door a man appeared, dressed in all white. The man started to walk over to him, but as he was approaching, Rod noticed he was holding something in his hands. When the man dressed in all white had walked up to him, he smiled and opened his hands. An enormous flock of White Doves flew out of the man's hands, flying higher and higher, filling the sky above the city. The man turned and walked back into the building, and Rod just stood there, watching the Doves fly throughout the city. After the Vision Quest had ended, Rod's Grandfather asked him what he'd seen, Rod told him everything. His Grandfather told him that at some point in his life he will have to journey to New York City. That he will meet a very important Spiritual Man there. Then and only then will he find True Peace. He told him it will happen, it can't be stopped, it's his life's purpose. It's his "Vision Quest".
@B D During the time that I knew him, I was the one who needed help, I was pretty lost in a sense. He was just trying to help me figure things out better, to get a different perspective, to find my purpose. He was a pretty quiet guy, a person of few words, but very sincere. He didn't have any drug or alcohol problems either. He was a Navajo, he was very much in control of himself. I believe everything happens for a reason, everything happens according to plan, "The Plan". It just wasn't in the cards so to speak, but I still think it would have been an incredible experience, and I was honored to have been invited by him to actually meet his Grandfather, a Navajo Medicine Man. And I am still honored. God has given us all everything we need for life. It's all right here, right in front of our faces. This entire planet is our Garden. It's literally our "medicine chest". God is speaking to us all, continuously, through "all" of Nature. We are "one" with Nature. Nature is "one" with God. We are "all" One... God... Nature... Us... If we "listen", we can hear. "He" is speaking all the time. Jesus said in Luke 17:20 "the Kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation... The Kingdom of God is "within" you". Acts 17:28 says "for in Him, we live, and move, and have our being". We are all "in Him" and the Kingdom of God is "within" Us. But the "key" to it all is Psalm 46:10 " Be still and know that I am God". To be still. To be quiet. To listen... To go "within". God is in "His Kingdom" and that Kingdom is "within". When we're quiet, when we're still, when we're listening, we're Meditating. To meditate is to go "within" To meditate is to "be still". A Vision Quest is a way to go "within", to be still, to listen, to bypass some of the distractions that keep us from "seeing" and "hearing" the truth. To know "who" we truly are is one of the greatest "Gifts" we can ever receive from Him.
@@chrisgartland1967 What a lovely story!
@@chrisgartland1967 I would love to go on a "vision quest" It seems legitimate 🙂
An honor to listen to you!
I find the Native American culture so fascinating. Such spiritual people. I could listen to their knowledge all day and night. Many blessings everyone.
Beautiful culture and sacred people xx
Romanticizing... 🙄🙄🙄
@@drew2fast489 ??
You do realize each Native American peoples each have different cultures for each tribe right? Like Asia encompasses so many nations, Africa has many nations, South America has many nations. The original statement carries with it an implication that each tribe isn't a unique nation. Kinda like saying Chinese and Japanese are the same thing and have the same culture. Offensive.
Same, recently I have been so drawn to their culture and traditions. Their beauty and respect for mother earth.
"we should not dig into mother earth for what she doesn't give up freely"
That's being in tune !
i agree with you #Truth #Purge #us
Many years ago growing up and living in Colorado and Utah a dear Navajo friend of mine, a Begay made and gave me a turquoise and silver watch band and ring. I still cherish them to this day. Now I better understand the significance of these scared things. Thankyou and blessings to you and your people. As an aside my parents many years ago moved to the northeast and were adopted by a tribe there in Maine. I am not sure what my father did in helping the Tribe but as a gesture of appreciation the chief had prepared, smudged and presented to my parents 2 eagle feathers the wing feather to my father and the tail feather to my mother. I keep these feathers in a place of respect in my home.
I lived in Maine.
I knew and visited with the family often.
When a boy goes out the first time as a warrior he wears one feather.for this marks the beginning of changing into a man and a great warrior hero and hunter
Penobscots
I think Miq'mac.
To stay alive must portray that of another.the white mans choice or way.
blend in. out of site out of mind.
I learned so so much from them. always felt good when I was with them. I can't explain this feeling.
but lived and just a wonderful amazing feeling.
great knowledgeable sharing and caring people..
Love your insight Wally. As a white man in this realm, I value and respect your knowledge and presence. Thank you kindly 🙏
Thank you, Grandfather. As someone who has made turquoise necklaces for a long time, I am grateful to hear your teachings.
Pure & Beautiful beyond💙💙💙if all the world saw things in this light there would be peace amoung all who inhabit our magnificent planet💙💙💙Thank u for enlighting us beautiful soul💙💙💙
Nobody would ever know this, they would just see a necklace. It's absolutely amazing knowledge, second to none. Thank you for sharing. 🙏💎💙💯
Always loved them brave peoples what a life ❤️ 🎯 👣 ✅
Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved. John 3:16 (share the good news of the gospel around the world!).........,,,..,...,.,,
@@1CT1 Just stop. Do you know how the "good news" has generally been shared throughout history? Hint: it ain't pretty.
@@wilburshuman How About You Take Your Sacrilegious,Sarcastic Comment Elsewhere??Believe Me, Someday You WILL Wish You Had Taken The Time To See What She Is Telling You. I Will Pray That You Do Some Research & Find Out For Yourself What This Is About. We Don't Want You To Be Left Behind. MANY PRAYERSNLUV WWG1WGA 👼👼✝️✝️
I know.. My Cherokee father taught me..
I have always been magnetically drawn to this color. In jewellery and any other form. Just love it.
Yeah me too love it set on silver it's beautiful.
Same here, turquoise and silver...💖💖💖
Me too. All my life i have had all things turquoise..
Me too
Me too!
I could listen to you all day and everyday I cry listening to you from my spirit feeling you
Love the true old ways of the True Native American's, Gitche Manitou Bless you.🙏🏼
Love and Light Steve White horse. ❤☀️🐎
America needs to embrace the knowledge of the land and it's first people. Thanks for publishing.
@@Stark-ek7mh I definitely agree 👍💯. People need to vote for America first agenda Politicians so we can preserve freedom for the whole planet.
@@Stark-ek7mh Why do we need to protect Israel?
@@Stark-ek7mh or ... Israel is here in the states. And the Isrealites (who are to be respected) not the land, may be all over the world. Egyptian artifacts have been found in the Grand Canyon, and its closed off except for tour guides.
Native Americans know.
@@Stark-ek7mh Yes. "We care about Israel cuz they're in the Bible." I know. American Christian sensationalism. If you know anything about the Bible, you know Israel is appointed to 7 (3.5)agonizing years of bloodshed and wrath. As God has decreed,
You said a mouthful.
I could listen to this gentleman's wisdom all day.
Thank you so much for this video! 😊 I'm Celtic-Norse American and we have similar beliefs. This video is very enlightening and insightful. Blessings to you and all who read this comment. You are loved and Mother Earth will provide for those who respect her and are deserving. 🤗
I'm native american from Arizona and yes we do share very similar beliefs with the Celtic-Norse people. Thanks for the respectful comments about my people. Your people also a very wonderful culture.
Thanks from Dublin Ireland.
Uh ...... Brother I love ur comment but isn't Celtic The Gaelic land (Irish) and Norse Nordic land in the north
It's like saying I follow Moroccan Islam and also Nigerian Voodoo it just doesn't make sense lol unless your a omnist like myself which are very few and far in-between
If you know the history of the British Isles, Norway invaded the islands long after the Celts were established. So the old Norse way influenced what we have today in Ireland and England. We have blended yet both can be very different. I'm third generation Irish in America from my mother and my father is Irish and Norwegian. I follow some traditional heritage I was taught and what ever servived the Christian raids. Still I'm a simple woman with her own means. But with how long the bloodlines are most modern people can claim a plethora of heritage. Still, be proud of who you are because only you can do what you can. My sincere apologies that this 40+ year old has confused you. I think cracking open a history book or a video from RUclips can clear thing up for you on the history part and how the people can be the same yet different in culture. But as for your voodoo and Islam comment, they are different, but the Celtic and Norse people are not as different. But I do have two parents you know and I do take after both sides, my apologies.
scandinaviafacts.com/vikings-vs-celts-whats-the-difference/
@@KyAnnZorainaren't you missing a significant country in the British Isles? 🏴
This explains so much. When I first saw turquoise, I was captivated by it. Years later, as a family tragedy was unfolding, I don’t really know why, I gifted my turquoise (which I loved and treasured) to a younger relative.......
Ask if it is used, if not, politely request for it back?
The fact that he explains that you cannot take away from Mother Earth unless is given to you is very powerful. Many companies are mining for gemstones or precious stones with no regard to Mother Earth. People need to be mindful of buying stones.
I don't necessarily agree. Our modern lifestyles would be impossible if we just waited for everything to appear on the surface, and I'm sure the vast majority of people wouldn't give up their electronics, cars, heated houses, AC, etc to live completely off the land. There are more environmentally friendly ways to procure our resources though, like lab growing gems and using nuclear power for our electricity.
This brilliant man explains everything so eloquently, so engaging ♥ huge respect for their culture!
It's also like ponamu (greenstone, jade) here in New Zealand, you don't mine it, you find it on the river bank - mother natures gift. It's very bad to buy a piece or carved jewellery, it's meant to be gifted. The more you know 😉
This is fascinating. I’m so glad this culture and tradition is being shared on RUclips.
Wow I would love to sit with the elder and just listen in awe! Thank you, I know a Navajo family and never got a chance to learn about traditions. Now Navajo cooking, oh my I was getting chunky loved every crumb.
I have deep respect for the Navajo Indians. Thanks so much for explaining the teachings of your people about the sacred turquoise!❤️
I see you're a veteran. Thank you for your service and May God shine his face upon you.
Stunning and a revelation for me! The necklace makes me think of a rosary. Navajo rosary!
I see two necklaces of great importance. We'll never forget the war your people's language helped to win. Semper Fi.
Value comes to mind.
You have a keen eye and great respect, I imagine
Which one?
@@mclum77
WW II
Pacific Theater
Navajo Code Talkers ❤️
The Japanese were never able to understand American radio communications thanks to them.
@@renpixie ohhh, that's good to know! I didn't know this information. They have played a role in the Revolutionary war too. Too, scouting in the west for easterners.
My ancestors and my grandma, my mom and their siblings wore turquoise jewelry. We are of the Muskogee Creek tribe.
Was that common in their day and a part of their daily lives? Did it hold any spiritual significance to them and the people of their generation? If so then I think it's important for everyone to know that the Muskogee Creek tribe wore turquoise too! That would be a bit of very important history and truth that is lost.
Yes I learned blue is sacred and a protective color, but had mostly forgotten the rest thank you.
I just learned there were some blue people in Kentucky long ago. Remoteness and inbreeding kept them blue for a while but gradually they vanished.
Some of the hindu gods are blue, and they consider their legends historical fact.
These may be the Blue People spoken of.
If so they are an advanced species and Star People.
They may have been more involved back when Saturn was our sun. You can research this theory.
@Kokopelli AZ I hope you're not talking to me! I've said nothing worthy of your rude comment...
@Low Bro Slam dunk! Well said!
My Grandmother, Mother & I also...we are of Native ancestry also ❤
Watching him teach us about turquoise and its significance, for some reason, made me teary-eyed. There's so much wisdom that today's culture is lacking because we're so far removed from Mother Earth. It was so moving to watch this and to learn. I'm glad I found this channel.
The beauty of your teachings is that everything is positive. I’ve been a collector of silver & turquoise since I moved to Santa Fe in 1986. It has a hold on me & I wear it everyday.
This is enlightening on SO many levels! The way spiritualism meets science with such fluidity is simply amazing.
👍 Thank you! 😍
My grandmother owned a very beautiful Squash Blossom Necklace. It was quite large (huge) and all the women of our family hoped to inherit it.
She bought it from a Navajo silversmith who had worked, and retired, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in northern Utah. She really loved it! ❤
"As Dine, we can't go digging into the ground and taking from Mother Earth what she does not give up freely"
I wish Dine were in charge of this realm ❤ ☮
So you can't pull carrots or potatoes? Lmfao
Someone released the apes, Darwin must be proud.
@John Brennan Thst would do lot of good. Do you spike trees as well?🙄
Yo bro the peace sign is satanic look up it's origin
@@monkeymanipulater5032 Just because you choose to apply that meaning doesn't mean myself, nor anyone else is obliged to do the same. Apes always get hung up on semantics, the wise see such primitive brainwashed behavior for what it is.
I can't imagine anyone throwing away tourquoise. I've always loved the color of it.
They were looking for something else far less valuable. Native Americans capitalized on their indifference.
@Vm Santiago I have no doubt you know who you are. I have great respect for true Native Americans. I think this video was amazing and informative. I am humbled by the spiritual presence in turquoise.
I'll bet you do.
In Pakistan you can find lapis lazuli lying by the roadside because like turquoise it is not too useful… however, in a ancient times the Indus Valley civilisation traded lapis lazuli with the Sumerians and later, possibly with the Egyptians .. there is a lot of lapis lazuli and turquoise artefacts found in Mesopotamia so the religious significance of blue was already well established in ancient civilisations.. sky blue is also important in Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism
@Vm Santiago Preach!!! 🙏♥️
Being born 1221 with red hair,birth stone turquoise, come from the Foleys clan,and I remember more,your wisdom is a breathe of fresh air,and has increased mine,grateful and blessed to hear such wise words
Thank you for sharing this on RUclips, it is one of the most beautiful teachings I have seen. As I'm not a member of your culture, this was unknown to me. Thank you for teaching me.
Thank you from my heart to yours and your gift of Caring!
This is truly a practical and spiritual teaching. I wouldn’t trade it for anything that the world offers . The world offers things, these teachings offer life .Thanks to the Creator for such good men to bring these to us.
@Genius For Jesus Thank you I live in el paso right outside of new Mexico and there is a large native population who worship there false Gods and it hurts my heart to see it and also I will never go back to another powwow
@@JamesBritemusic did u ever think u r worshiping a false god ... Given native americsn spititual beliefs were practiced way before chrostianity was thought of or brought to our shores.
Thank you elder! ❤️ your wise teachings inspire the younger generations and I will pass along my knowledge I’ve learned so our history is never forgotten.
Thank you for this amazing video. I often mourn my lack of connection with my Native heritage (Cree, not Navajo). Even these small insights feel enormous.
Open up to the connection, and it will come. Old painful memories from the last go round may inhibit it. This happened to me . Also , connect with the Earth Herself. She is waiting......
Thank you for the lesson. As an almost native Arizonan, I have grown up loving turquoise. I have two pieces that were gifts and they are my most prized jewelry. It's nice to know the significance of the stone. Blessings are extended to you and your family.
Thank you so much for Preservation! We all need to for the future! Blessings and Prayers Up!
Thank you so much for your teachings . It helps those who do not belong to the Navajo Nation understand how the Turquoise is integral to the Navajo people. I have learned something today and I am grateful.
I fell in love with this channel 💙 Also, I don't feel there is a need to speed up the audio - he speaks with such gravitas and eloquence and the world shouldn't be deprived of that.
I wasn’t given any turquoise when adopted , I was in black mesa Arizona, helping out with the sheep sheering /and helping out elders in there home
I was adopted by a very humble family , there way was thru sweat lodge and I’ll never forget such a beautiful experience being welcomed into the family amongst the sacred space and rocks
Thank you Ebelyn begay❤
I am 50, now and I have collected or been given turquoise, since I was 17, not just the colour but the power I felt from it, today I have learned the true meaning and significance of this beautiful energy stone. I have been drawn to the native way of life since a very young age, I hope to be in the presence of you fine people one day. Thank you for teaching me and showing me another lesson 🙏
I love turquoise. Thank you for explaining the spiritual significance.
What a world we live in...to have the honor of watching this man via the computer, teach us about his people and his ways. And they are beautiful. My husband is Seminole....the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma to be specific. And I love to hear elders teach their ways as well.
I love learning this, since my mother and her siblings were split up and adopted out at a young age we never got the chance to learn anything like this about our heritage, I'm really trying to learn as much as I can now so I can teach my children
Excellent information. I never realized how much truth the Native Americans were holding so dear in their ancient teachings. I hope to learn more.
I enjoy watching, learning from the Anishnabek A pure, honest way of living Never stop sharing your teachings it's all we have left
I have received a pair of earrings that have deer bone and turquoise in it several yeArs ago. And it has been a blessing for me and a reminder of how the great spirit has helped me throughout this life.
Thank you for sharing with us the wonderful Navajo spiritual Teachings!!
I love Turquoise and just happens to be one of my birthstones as well. Thank you for the wonderful stories and knowledge!
Was attracted to turquoise as a young child. My family moved to Arizona, got my first ring then. To this day I always wear a turquoise piece. 💖
I have a turquoise ring
From my great aunt (British)
I’ve always felt stronger?safer ? When I wear it
I appreciate the notion of not taking what mother earth does not give up freely, and something being put into your care and not owned. It reminds me of the attitude I have for hiking of tread lightly. If I want to collect a stone as a reminder of a place I've been, I try to collect only small ones from a place that doesn't disturb anything out of respect. I really appreciate these videos, I'm hopefully moving out to the US to be with my fiancée and it's important I know more about the land I'm on and it's history.
Hes saying so much more in this video than what's actually spoken. Beautiful story. I love being an indigenous person.
Thank you so much for teaching us about this sacred stone and about not mining Mother Earth. My parents met in the Giant Sequoias and every year we would return. As a little child I was fascinated by turquoise and wore a tiny ring. I wanted to learn as much as I could about Native American cultures and felt a strong connection. At 70 I discovered my heart was leading me to some of my ancestors. 🙏🌈