January 22, 2021

 I'm having so much fun experimenting with making my own hand-made tassels (using cotton thread, embroidery thread, and thicker silky cord), and trying different bead color combos! No more pre-made tassels for my Malas! 

January 18, 2021

MONDAY MORNING MALA MEDITATION

Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, created the Five Reiki Principles that he put at the center of his system. They are basically non-religious guidelines to living a fulfilling life. Everything in the Reiki system supports these principles and he wanted his students to meditate on these every day in order to embody the principles as a way of life and improve the condition of the mind, body and spirit. 

Even if you're not a Reiki practitioner, there is so much value to these that EVERYONE can benefit form. Although there are some slight variations due to translation from Japanese, here they are, and are today's meditation mantras. 

January 17, 2021

Since everyone varies greatly in their personalities, attention spans, levels of discipline, etc., there is bound to be at least one form of meditation that works for each individual. Thankfully there are many different ways to meditate! It's a good idea to try different methods to see what works best for you because of the profound benefits that meditation provides. 

Personally, I have found so much benefit from using the Mala. It has given me profound anxiety relief. It's a way for me to be guided as I repeat healing affirmations. The affirmations themselves are a way to reinforce positive and healthy concepts, and the repetition helps to engrave them into my subconscious mind. It gives me a starting and ending point, and keeps my attention and focus with the sense of touch (using each bead for an affirmation). I even use it for breath work. 

The Mala has made such a difference in my life that I wanted to learn how to make them so I could share them with others. I'm so happy to pass along this beautiful method of healing in mind, body and spirit!