Prayer Beads

Another form of wearable intentions!  Wear as a long necklace or doubled up, or use strictly for your meditation practice.

The practice of using a mala varies, but here is a common method.  Start on one side of the guru bead above the tassel and slowly move each bead toward you with your thumb, keeping the strand between your thumb and middle finger.  You can recite a comforting mantra or prayer with each bead, and/or take a deep cleansing breath.

Malas are great tools for focusing on ideas from A Course in Miracles, particularly the workbook lessons.  I also like to incorporate prayer into their creation by reciting a workbook lesson or positive affirmation of truth as I tie each knot.