A Path with Purpose: Reiki, Meditation, and Malas

In my search for ways to deal with stress and unwellness, I began to open up to alternate holistic therapies including Reiki and meditation along with traditional healthcare for healing. I have found the practice of Reiki and meditation help to center me; they create inner stillness and in turn foster healing. Along my healing path I was introduced to the mala and it's traditional use with meditat

ion. The art of creating the mala was not only an artistic process for myself but it was also a time of mindfulness meditation with each stone chosen, hand strung and knotted. I have now moved forward to create malas for others to embrace with their meditation practice. In allowing ourselves to quiet the mind and look inward we strengthen our intuition, we gain a greater sense of self-awareness and in time we come to understand a deeper purpose in life.