Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer” because it sustains and supports through times of stress, bringing tranquility, stability, and balance while protecting us and absorbing negative energy. Picture Jasper encourages ecological awareness and is said to contain a strong connection with the past. Picture Jasper is a stone of proportion and harmony and stimulates creative visualization. It helps to bring hidden thoughts and feelings - griefs, fears, guilt, envy, love, hope - to the surface, to be released, bringing comfort and alleviating fear. Picture Jasper stimulates the immune system and helps treat disorders of the skin and kidneys. Since bamboo is the perfect combination of strength and flexibility, it has come to represent harmony and balance in one's life. As such, it is considered lucky in many Asian cultures. Like its namesake, bamboo leaf agate is a stone of harmony, balance and creativity. It has a gentle energy which dispels negativity and is helpful in relieving stress, enhancing memory, focus and energy. Bamboo agate prevents over thinking and increases self confidence and optimism. Physically bamboo leaf agate balances yin/yang energy, soothes the nervous system and helps cells regenerate. The soft earth tones and organic banding found in bamboo agate reflect its gentle and beneficial energy. White fossil jasper is known to alleviate stress and promote tranquility. The complementary properties of the stones in the True Path mala bracelet will help its wearer find moments of beauty in the ordinary, stimulate the imagination, bring determination and tenacity and gently guide through life's journey.