Annie writes about the forks, the crystals, and what she is making. Everything here comes out of the practice rather than a content plan.
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Mala, Mantra, and the Knot Between Each Bead
A mala is a string of prayer beads, and japa is the practice of moving through them one at a time while repeating a mantra. Japa means to rotate. The rhythm of the beads passing through your fingers and the sound of the mantra together settle the mind, which is the whole point of it.…