From the time I was invited to be part of the S.M. Celestial Jewelry team, I was doubtful that I could introduce the designs to the public. How could I when I couldn't tell the difference between a real pearl and a fake one? This work seems to be so far away from our spiritual practice, but it is Master's work. There must be some significance behind it, just that my skull is so thick that I couldn't grasp it. It doesn't mean that other people couldn't appreciate it. So I dragged out the old magazines and carefully studied the information to prepared myself. I also prayed to the inner Master to help me to be a useful tool of God.

When the exhibition day finally arrived, it was the first time I really paid attention and looked at the jewelry. I have seen it in the News magazine, seen it in Cambodia, but each time I never paid much attention to it. I realized now that the Celestial Jewelry represents the Truth, beauty and virtues. It reminds us of the beauty, the glory that is always inherent within ourselves. It reminds us to seek the Truth, the eternal kingdom. The design, the selection, the cutting and composition of the each gem are secret codes to trigger and awaken our long term memory.

There is one particular piece that totally negates my preconception of jewelry as a rich man's toy. The sister who in charge of making the S.M. jewelry told me that it is the only piece in the world. The artisans had tried very hard to make another piece for exhibition purposes, many times, but without success. Therefore, they borrowed this piece from Master.

This "Angel" bracelet has eight tiny items dangling on its chain. They are an aeroplane, a helicopter, a U.F.O., a lotus, a phoenix, a church bell, an eagle, and a harp. Those items are symbolic to our spiritual practice. The first three items symbolize the physical world we are living in. Those are the tools to take us up high, but only as far as its limits. Then, there is the lotus. It represents the purity of our soul. We live in this world, but our soul is not contaminated by the negative force. Next is the phoenix. When we are initiated, our soul is reborn again. Master uses the heavenly fire to cleanse our karma, therein liberating our soul. Just like the phoenix, it has to dive into the fire to be reborn again.

Master once said: "When we hear the sound of the church bell, it means that we are at the level of 'never returning'." Then comes the eagle (ego). This is the biggest obstacle that binds us within the three realms. Once we can overcome the ego, then we will be home, safe and sound. As for the harp, if you practiced the Quan Yin Method, then you would know its significance.

I sincerely thank God for giving me this opportunity to work, to learn and to serve others. Thank You, God, for sending Supreme Master Ching Hai to us. You are truly a nice Guy!

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