Prayer Beads - a Beautiful Way to Help You Pray
By Julia Kellogg
Divine Idea Bookstore
Manager
 Hello, Friends!
I love prayer beads! I love their intention,
their texture, their color, their
weight ... just love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em!!! That said, I will be the first to
admit that discipline (of any sort) is not
my strong suit, so my love of prayer
beads is not necessarily based on my
daily (weekly, monthly …) use of them.
I like to look at prayer beads and hold them
and think about what a powerful tool
for an affirmation practice they would
be if only I would do more than look,
hold and think!!!
We just received a beautiful selection
of finger malas (the Hindi word for
prayer beads). These are short strands
of beads with a finger loop that allows
you to hold and touch the beads with
the same hand. They come in patterns
of 12 beads (the metaphysical number
symbolizing fulfillment) and a pattern
of 3 sets of 3 beads (symbolizing the
wholeness of the Divine).
Regina Best, our Chaplain Coordinator,
says that, “using short, simple
prayers or statements of spiritual Truth,
spoken as you hold each bead on the
strand, can focus, and therefore calm,
the mind. This repetition can also
regulate the breathing, which can lower
anxiety and stress.” Regina has her
own finger mala strand, which she uses
frequently. Our new finger malas are
made from gemstones and seed beads.
The stones and their properties are:
• Amethyst: Spiritual Opening
• Black Onyx: Oneness
• Carnelian: Honoring the Feminine
• Crazy Lace Agate: A Healthy Life
• Green Adventurine: A Peaceful Heart
• Green (Moss) Agate: Prosperity
• Lapis: Mental Clarity
• Red Jasper: Sacred Sexuality
• Rose Quartz: Healing
• Sodalite: Supports Intuition
• Tiger Eye: Protection
• Tree Agate: Harmony
These are truly beautiful. They come
with a gift box, explanation of malas
and bead pattern, and with an affirmation
card to match the spiritual property.
These would be great gifts for
Mom, a graduate, a good friend or
especially for yourself.
Blessings
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