  I honestly think that certain stones bring certain energies to the bearer. This has also been noted by many cultures across the globe.
The Maori of Aetearoa is one such culture whom believe in this. They believe that the bearer of, and even those who just lay their eyes on pounamu, or jade or nephite or serpentine, will inherit the Mana of the stone. The following qualities have been attributed to Pounamu: Kindness Comes through in its wamth, lustre and brilliance Honesty and integrity Its interior can be viewed from outside revealing its inner beauty Bravery Can only be broken but never twisted out of its true shape formed by the artist Friendship Becomes warm when worn against the body and soaks up the body oils of the owner becoming one with them. Different shapes also signify different things,&nbsp;I have a carving of a Toki or an adze, and that brings Honour and Strength to the bearer.&nbsp; I forgot to wear it today, and the strength has definitely been lacking, not only physical strength (thats due to my tubbiness, no excuses there), but also my emotional strength. 
