Michael Jackson - Rest in Peace

What can you say about a musical genius. A man who gave us so much music, dancing and songwriting skill. His presence will be missed, but his legacy is one that will live on forever. He is a man that took his talents and multiplied them tenfold. "Well Done Sir!"

Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon

Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon

Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon

Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon

Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon

Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like A Sunset
Dying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon

Gone Too Soon

Gone to Soon by Michael Jackson

Chakras

For thousands of years, many cultures have believed that human activity is governed by seven energy centers in the body. These seven centers are called the chakras and stimulated by associated colors. Following is a list of locations and colors of the chakras. Listed are some appropriate gemstones as well. This list is by no means the final word.







This is only presented for information purposes.
Source: http://www.gemologyonline.com/chakra.html

Crystals

by Damien Zielinski

Derived from the Greek word krystallos, which has been translated as 'clear ice,' crystal refers to some of the most impressive and bizarre mineral outgrowths found in nature. Seeking to emulate these wonderfully strange and beautiful forms, man has successfully produced glass crystal since George Ravenscroft established his innovative glasshouse in London, England, in 1673. Mixing lead oxide with molten glass during the heating process, Ravenscroft was able to create a glass of unprecedented sparkle and consistency.

The more lead oxide that is added to the glass, the more refractive and visually stunning the finished product will be. However, this comes at the cost of dramatically increased rigidity, and the crystal therefore becomes much harder to blow. At this stage, crystal is usually manufactured by an incredibly skilled and coordinated team of glass blowers- from 4 to 7 people working in synchronized fashion- and takes a tremendous amount of physical strength, breath control and stamina.

After the initial shaping of the crystal object, it is soaked in an acidic bath that effectively removes any imperfections from the exterior. The crystal then enters the cutting phase. Because the crystal is so amazingly hard, diamond-tipped wheels are required to cut flat facets into the surface. For shallow engraving and/or imagery, small, slow-moving copper wheels are used in a procedure that can take hours.

No two crystals are identical, and through a long, multi-stage process, the final product is accomplished by an experienced and creative team whose craft is still being refined after centuries of development.

Source: http://www.stonesandfindings.com/jewelry-making-articles/articles/crystals

Chakras and Gemstones

How Gemstones affect Chakras

Chakras are a common concept in several disciplines of alternative medicine and traditional Oriental medicine. A chakra is a center of energy which has several functions. In addition to being 'representative' of a particular organ or group of organs, a chakra also controls our being on different levels and it links these two representative states.

Chakras are energy vortices in the body that transmit the life force throughout the body. This life force is called Prana by Indian Ayurveda doctors and Ch'i by the Chinese Doctors. Certain gemstones are considered in tune with these Chakras and can be used to cleanse the Chakra and bring balance.

The body has seven basic body chakras and a number of minor chakras. These are listed in the table below ranked from the lowest to the highest:

More Info on Chakras can be found at: http://holisticonline.com/hol_chakra.htm

How To Use this Chart:

If you suffer from an overactive chakra, look for gemstones under the column "subdue" to help you subdue that chakra and bring it back in balance.

If your problem is an underactive chakra (too little of the qualities), then look for gemstones under the column "open" to get help.

For example, an overactive (too much) Navel Chakra or Manipura might mean a person dominates everyone around him, causing him personal problems. To subdue/correct the Navel Chakra, the column under Subdues suggests the beneficial gemstones as: Amber, Moonstone, and Peridot.

On the other hand, a closed (i.e., underactive) Navel Chakra or Manipura might mean a lack of will power or self-control. To open this Chakra, the gemstones listed under the column "Open" are: Citrine, Calcite, and Topaz



This information being shared with you for informational purposes only. We are not endorsing that this is the only way to look at the utilization of gemstones.

Source: http://specialgifts.com/geminfo/info-chakras-and-gemstones.htm

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The Chakras

Chakras are a common concept in several disciplines of alternative medicine and traditional Oriental medicine. A chakra is a centre of energy which has several functions. In addition to being 'representative' of a particular organ or group of organs, a chakra also controls our being on different levels and it links these two representative states.

The concept of chakra is very important in therapies such as reiki, meditation, yoga, therapeutic touch, aura, etc. Because of its wider application across a number of disciplines it is covered as a separate topic.

The word chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel. From a side view, a chakra looks like a cone with its point plugging into your spine to receive energy, and its opening about four inches from your body.

The body has seven basic body chakras and a number of minor chakras. These are from the lowest to the highest:

• The Root Chakra
• The Sexual Chakra
• The Personality Chakra
• The Heart Chakra
• The Expressive Chakra
• The Knowledge Chakra
• The Crown Chakra

The number of major chakras does vary in some instances, e.g. Hindu yoga has six centers, but the greatest variation is in the minor chakras. In some regimes of therapy ten minor chakras are identified, and these are interconnected with the major chakras. A typical system could be:

• one in the arch of each foot, connected to the first and third chakras
• one in each knee joint, connected to the fifth and sixth chakras
• one in each palm, connected to the second, third and fourth
• chakras one in each elbow, connected to the second and third chakras
• one below each shoulder, connected to the third and fifth chakras

Brief summaries of the major chakras are given below:

The root chakra

This is the source of strength and is essential for proper development. The other centres of energy rely upon the root chakra to perform properly. Disorders within the root chakras may result in mental problems (e.g. aggression, confusion) or physical symptoms (e.g. of the intestines, excretory systems, or bones).

The sexual chakra

This is highly influential and governs sensual and sexual factors, the means whereby experiences are felt and registered. Blockages result in a variety of phobias or conditions such as a fear of being touched, a general incomprehension or an obsessive cleanliness. Physical manifestations may include being prone to infections, or problems with the kidneys/bladder or lymphatic system.

The personality chakra

This is also called the solar plexus chakra, this is the power centre and focus of personal freedom or, conversely, feelings of guilt. Mental consequences of a blockage might be anxiety about how others perceive you, envy or selfish greed. Physically there could be digestive disorders, liver and gall bladder problems or disorders of the pancreas.

The heart chakra

This effectively controls self-acceptance and by extension everyone else around us. Blockages may result in attitudes such as selfishness or emotional blackmail. Physical manifestations could be disorders of the lungs and heart, and circulatory problems.

The expressive chakra

The expressive chakra (or throat chakra) controls overall self-expression, whether it is language or gesture. An upset in this centre could well result in an individual who becomes dictatorial while the physical signs could be growth problems, or a muscular tension leading to a lack of vocal control.

The knowledge chakra

Otherwise known as the forehead chakra or Third Eye, this is the focus of intuition, the perception of truth which enables a person to find their own course through life. Accordingly, a blockage of this chakra will culminate in a haphazard approach to life, and probably an inability to settle down to any one task for any length of time.

The crown chakra

It is generally felt that the seventh, crown, chakra is appreciated only by experience and it depends upon the other six for its development.

Information obtained from http://www.holisticonline.com/hol_chakra.htm

Sinai Community Institute Presents | Gala 2009

Sage Jewels celebrates "Gala 2009:Connecting to our Community" with the Sinai Community Institute, Inc of Chicago with a donation of a jewelry design for their Silent Auction. You can find out more about this event at http://www.sinai.or/who/gala2009/index.asp

Item to be auctioned is a three-strand braided necklace and earring set with Swarovski Crystals and Pearls (AA grade)