Navajo Historian Wally Brown Teaches About Ghost Beads

[@Felix_Two_Wolves_Rivera]

I am a US Army veteran of the desert storm war era. Reconnecting with my Taino Native American ancestry and becoming a healer was what saved me, as I did not know much about PTSD after I came back home. I was gifted a necklace of juniper beads and did not know the full history of it. I am glad you shared it because I always want to know the history of what I wear as a show of respect and to be able to pass the history along to those who do not know.

[@pyrielrising4338]

Thank You for your service.

[@Felix_Two_Wolves_Rivera]

@@pyrielrising4338 Thank you.

[@katthomas-hartzler9480]

Blessed be🌈

[@jameschancey251]

Thanks for your service and sacrifice.

[@Felix_Two_Wolves_Rivera]

@@jameschancey251 Thank you.

[@crystalclear6660]

I was gifted a beautiful necklace with Juniper seeds a long time ago when I was going through a very trying time in my life.

[@fernwebb5568]

My Juniper bead loop arrived this week. Wearing them now. I am one of the first females transferred from the Women's Army Corp into the regular mens army. It was rough. If anyone could spare an extra prayer I need protection and healing. The beads make me happy. I don't want to take them off. Thanks for this video.

[@charleewilson1222]

I’ve put your name on our church’s prayer roll as well as our family prayer roll. May the Lord bless and keep you and give you healing peace. Thank you for your service.

[@fernwebb5568]

Thank you Charlee Wilson. I am grateful.

[@flyfishing1776]

Dear Warrior, May The LORD GOD BLESS you and Keeo you. My aunt is an Iraqi veteran. Prayers for Safety and Wisdom and Strength always for you🙏🙏🙏

[@fernwebb5568]

@@flyfishing1776 Thank you. I am grateful.

[@carlaeskelsen]

Prayers for you, Fern. 🙏🏻 Thank you for your service. May the Lord bless and keep you.

[@freyjawired8488]

Beautiful ghost beads history. Such a wonderful story teller 💝 I am grateful to listen!

[@rehpicrorrim]

Hello, thank you for sharing about the juniper. I was thinking as you were speaking that everyone who lives should slow down and listen and learn from you,

[@christinadelraeyazzie9121]

Thank You Wally Browm. Always a pleasure watching and learning from you. Keep the stories Coming. My five minor Children watch you daily... #WalkInBeauty #MuchLove #Blessings #PositiveVibes Needles, California Del & Ducks

[@barquerojuancarlos7253]

Juniper berries (Juniperus communis L) has a large number of medicinal properties used in the treatment of a number of conditions.

[@marilynadams349]

Malaria helps in that use for Juniper

[@ggeorgeherny]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I can listen to you for hours. Very beautiful teaching of your culture

[@amandab4102]

I'm up in monument valley, Goulding's camp site. And just bought a bracelet with the beads , wanted to hear more about it.. I really like it. Also got one that was made with the mountains design absolutely beautiful bracelet. Just like the land.

[@denissegoatcher-avila3113]

Thank you, beautiful, noble and kind teacher, for sharing your knowledge! Ah'i'hee' Many blessings to you. You are a gem. ☺ I was raised in Tuba City, and miss it.

[@Caramalix]

Hi! I am a Diné child and I am currently wearing a Ghost bead bracelet. My Grandmother used to work at a store with many of these bracelets. I love my culture and I hope to learn much more about it!

[@jpavlvs]

Some of us go off to war and come back. But we have never returned. Semper Fi.

[@donnarogers7732]

You are All.lived and prayed for .My son is one of you. I send prayers for your peace and safe mental health. Much love your way, A Mother

[@flyfishing1776]

Such words of Wisdom, BLESSINGS SEMPER FI

[@candismunster1720]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your stories. Your voice and the way you present these truths brings a lot of peace to my soul.

[@thedecktothe16thpower56]

Thank You for this. Some times, I feel my eyes are like Ghost beads. I always say a prayer for my fallen brothers to rise. Even if what I see brings tears to my Michigan Blue Eye.

[@thehumblehealer6461]

❤ I live with ptsd. I am also learning about my ancestors and my native background. My knowledge is very little but I’ve had an experience with spirits around me which has lead me on a journey of self discovery and protection methods. I’m grateful to have found you. Thank you for your time and for sharing.

[@lunastar7599]

thank you! I've been watching all of your videos!!! I also bought a bracelet from your website🥰 but mostly, I love you teaching me about your customs and prayers ❤️ and everything about the DE'NE.

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

Thank you Mr. Brown, powerful medicine.

[@angielilliank.1109]

I just bought some from Navaho Traditional Teachings and I absolutely adore them!!!!! They have such sweet energy. I will treasure them for many years Thank you.

[@dje.1412]

Thank you for your teachings!!❤

[@NavajoTraditionalTeachings]

Thank you

[@donnarogers7732]

I Bless you Wally Brown for bringing this wisdom to dim ears and almost Blind eyes. My native heritage is very watered down from a great great great grandmother but her Spirit is Always guiding my in the Way .Much honor and love.

[@sfernandez1533]

I love to listen to you. You have so much knowledge and very thankful to learn from you. Thank you!

[@lilstepnoel]

Great stories about the Juniper berries. Thank you for telling it.

[@antoinettemedford2004]

I am loving your teachings. Thank you!!!

[@bnicedanicest6288]

Juniper berries are used by the Hopi too . Interesting about juniper berries very bitter tasting it can be used as detoxifier. Coyotes survive on Juniper berries when they can’t catch anything eat till the next meal just putting that in there considering the significance of the Coyote stories. TY

[@PikaChu-eb9qi]

Hi,its great to learn your history, thank you,can you tell us what herbs they mixed the burrys with please?

[@teresitapaparelli8786]

We are part of mother earth,she provides us with everthing we need,so sad that for profit we are making her sick,and soon she will expell many of us, but i know the children of the rainbow will bring her much needed healing😊

[@ibrahimibric5506]

I am very bless to listen to you

[@Stephanie-zi3rt]

Thank you so much. PTSD here, too Long ago my Grandmother gave me a long chain of these with turquoise...I will keep them much closer now. Deep respect and gratitude!!!

[@agento5952]

Thank you so much and blessings!

[@vickydupree8871]

Very interesting.I love learning these things from Wally so much wisdom.It's truly sad not to learn the history of the most caring people the first generation .I love Native Americans .This country needs the truth taught about them .Maybe one day the rest of America will see how wonderful Natives are.

[@kacywhite7249]

Thanks uncle. I miss the rez and the canyon. Keep talking about our people so the young ones will never forget our heritage. I will make it back to the canyon to visit.

[@OkieJammer2736]

🌿 PRICELESS INFORMATION. Thank you.

[@kathryncarter6143]

When I had Juniper trees, the sparrows came & would always eat alot of them.

[@joyfuljennifer4125]

Thank you Wally for your teachings of the juniper berry plant. Great wisdom comes through you wise one🙏🏻 my family and I are most grateful for your channel 👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻 Blessings to ALL 💖💃🏼🌠

[@jo-oe9zg]

Bless and thank u Aho ..

[@k8eekatt]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.🙏

[@sagitarius4518]

Thank you Sir. 🌱💚

[@marycompogno5665]

I wonder if Juniper berries could be used now days to help people with PTSD. That would be neat. 😎

[@richardwhitaker3835]

Absolutely beautiful jewelry.

[@BadManN_TheBushes]

I watch Wally daily I have spiritually adopted him as my Abuelo

[@DesertRat.45]

Juniper has a natural interferon within it. Its a good thing to know and have access to.

[@yeseniarobles4289]

My mom would buy use deer eye seeds to protect us from the evil eye. Jealousy or hatred when pointed out towards someone can reach you if you don’t have walls.

[@jonniemae818]

Thank you Wally. My husband was a very tall Red Navajo. He fought in the Vietnam war. He was a gun runner and he got 3 or 4 medals. He had PTSD. His mother used secret medicine for him and his brother. They both got better and could face life again. My Indian heritage is Caddo. When the slave master was tired of my great grandmother she became a slave of the Cherokee nation. My great born my grandmother there in Louisiana on the Cherokee Nation parish. My tribe sent me my pedigree back to the 1500’s. I have citizenship and my card. My family was mixed up during the slaving times of the French. My language in dying out so I want my to learn about their grand father and their heritage. I want to teach the Navajo language. Please direct me to who can help. I am in Missouri. Thanks again ❤

[@stephaniecass6567]

Would the cermony with Ghost Beads (I like the look and smell of Juniper even before knowing this) be useful also for those with ptsd from childhood upbringing?

[@mauallen4234]

I’m not sure if any childhood upbringing is perfect. I think not. Mine wasn’t perfect but probably better than many. My thought is, come to terms with it. Forgive what you can, remember all you can, and if you have kids, don’t repeat the negative side of the cycle. Oh yeah, drink the juniper tea also. :)

[@josephbingham1255]

An interesting video. One can look up the medicinal uses of Juniper berries. The Spanish also introduced a type of glass bead called the ghost bead. Telling the Native Peoples it had powers. The Spanish being the only source -- gained favor and control.

[@whatshesaid247]

Thank you.

[@byronedwards8157]

Some quick research: “Juniper berry has shown potential as a treatment for various conditions, including antidiabetic properties, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and traditional medicinal uses. Juniper berry essential oil has been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in treating skin issues like rash or eczema. It may also be used as a natural household cleaning agent due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.”

[@Arizona_lilly]

wish I could find them to harvest I wanna get some

[@glendawoodward8750]

My grandma gave me her strand of these about 50 years ago. I find them precious. What is the enemy way ceremonie ? I'm wondering what the significance of these beads have on my life. ???

[@amylawrence4269]

Thank you. I shall wear mine with better understanding.

[@sonjarobinson5758]

Please tell more of your people's history, culture, language, etc. Thanks! 😄

[@Eddie1234-u4v]

Thank you. I was wondering can I grind up juniper beads for colds or is it only for ceremonial purposes ?

[@Ruthie888]

I have a question. I've heard that Dine and others nations don't speak of the dead and that it's bad luck or something like that. I've often felt my mother that passed and feel she's a guardian angel to me. What are your beliefs regarding that? Thank you.

[@DanteQuixote89]

You can speak of them, positively. But only call on them when you're in dire situations. Practice daily your own strength, to answer when you're called upon.

[@peterstrobl6527]

Mi friends in Colorado told me how to make Juniper Beads

[@carsontait7338]

Please teach us about the three sisters. Corn, beans, and squash.

[@prettyprincess238]

Carson Tait we have four sisters

[@Kozmos-mr3kl]

Yes four, not three. Four is our sacred number that ties in with almost everything in our traditions.

[@DanteQuixote89]

Sunflowers is the fourth. Soaks toxicity from the earth, helping the other sisters feed many, and yield seeds herself.

[@ronpflugrath2712]

And they all need good water

[@richardcarew4708]

I have read portions of this information... it's interesting because I have been recommending the use of cannabis for the same purpose since Vietnam... it's the only thing generally available, and it is.. that actually works... I have more research to do, apparently

[@richardcarew4708]

Thank you Mr Brown 🙏Peace 😊🙏✌Namaste

[@seanhammer6296]

Amazing how stories get twisted. Starts off as medicinal and winds up "warding off evil." But thanks to native people this type of knowledge has been preserved and now science can analyze it for specific uses.

[@Lavender09-r9i]

Well that's how our tradition is, they go hand in hand, the two things you mentioned anyway, but ppl are slow to understand this. Btw when he mentions "evil", he and also we, mean spiritual evil. Science? Stop looking elsewhere, it's the everyday things we do that make us sick or forget about life- always look for the meaning of anything elsewhere, it's you, and what you do. Pay attention!

[@corvettestalker1517]

Cheíí, yah-ta-hey, hello, does a ceremony usually goes into an overnight? With the ghost beads. Or does it depend on medicine man?,..and thanks for some of your teachings or explaining the uses for the ghost beads.

[@nicolemariecastillo5456]

I had gotten some juniper from a friend, I felt the intention was for protection.

[@whereisnatenow]

Where can I get the juniper berry strands?

[@SpiritualTraveler888]

They work! I can tell you, from personal experience!

[@theoneleggedchef]

All of my family passed before me..its OK I wasn't younger... but...it was disease...the early '90s.. Hep c... if ya found out ya had it , other than than getting off drugs, and or alcohol. ...if ya didn't stop, within a year or so when bad symptoms started, liver, pancteatic, spinal, or kidney cancers. I watched all for progress to the end in a 5 year span , uncle Richard, 93, my father Andrew, 96 my eldest uncle Tom 98

[@rachaelsproule9790]

How can I purchase a necklace like the blue one in the beginning of this video??

[@NavajoTraditionalTeachings]

navajotraditionalteachings.com

[@tanjaurbs]

🙏🏻❤️

[@anglosaxon244]

I drink sometimes a bit of Gin-tonic,....to keep the bad spirits as far away as possible!

[@karlmeyer9473]

Wash your mouth out and then start to respect the older chap.

[@dmnk1549]

There's something deeply ironic involving Gin here.

[@KREN12623]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍

[@Camelotsmoon]

I really wonder how many beads are on a traditional necklace. If it's 108 I'm gonna flip.

[@patricianelson1368]

Mayve it would help thepeople ward off the Covid Virus!!

[@benrtinez36]

Hey sup Dine'

[@getthalootent6530]

Dinè

[@joshuajim65]

Junter berry, let the navajo live

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

It's a bit of a shame the Diné didn't want to write their history and stories. It makes me sad hearing what has been lost

[@joshuajim65]

I'm fire why so I need to stop evil

[@rudybegonia2544]

where is navajo nation

[@vixendoe2545]

The Navajo are in New Mexico and Arizona.

[@kathryncarter6143]

Look up a map of the SW. You'll see a lot of it is in the 4 corners area.

[@adrrianbelettso1698]

Only Jesus Christ can actually protect us from evil spirits

[@DanielnobodyFinley]

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[@deadpoo4707]

Vodka is made from Juniper berries.

[@JR-nm2zu]

Thank you.