Use Of Prayer Beads

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Please keep in mind this is for your Spiritual development. It is your practice.

Holding your tassel or pendant recite an anchor prayer such as The Lord's Prayer or The Serenity Prayer. Next move from one core bead to the next reciting your ring of prayers. This can be the same prayer on each of the twelve beads or you may have a selection of prayers. You may also pray for a person, resentment, character defect or use a positive affirmation in the same manner. Move through your Twelve Beads, when you return to your pendant recite your anchor prayer again. You can also just hold your beads while you pray. Keep a set in your car to help you maintain calm during heavy traffic. There is no wrong way to pray using your beads. Experiment and use them however you feel comfortable. You may need to try several times before you find what works for you. The key is to not give up.

"As beginners in meditation, we might now reread this prayer several times very slowly, savoring every word and trying to take in the deep meaning of each phrase and idea."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Page 99

Core Beads
Core beads can be used in many ways.
Some suggestions~

Roger T's website has a prayer for each step ~ The Long & Winding Road

Pray for ~
abstinence
a resentment
acceptance
a loved one
recite positive affirmations
removal of a character defect

Suggestions of Affirmations ~
I am safe
I am not a victim
I am complete
I am strong
I am a good person
I am healthy and happy
My mind is calm
Create your own

A TWELVEBEADS MEDITATION FOR THE TWELVE STEPS
written by Gwen R.

It is suggested to read this entire meditation before starting. You may print it out and keep it with you as a guide. You can do this meditation lying down or sitting. However you are comfortable.

On each bead of your meditation you will begin with a deep breath, extending your belly out like a balloon and slowly releasing the air on the exhale. When you finish the meditation for each bead sit quietly for a moment or two before moving to your next full breath.

Starting on your anchor (this is your cross, tassel or charm) recite the Serenity Prayer.
Bead 1
"I admit I am powerless over _________________________."
Bead 2
"I believe a Power greater than myself can/will/has restore/restored me to sanity."
Bead 3
"I turn my life and will over to the care of God so I may be of service to Him and others."
Bead 4
"I admit to my imperfections in thought, word and deed."
Bead 5
"I admit to myself and to You these imperfections of ______________________________."
Bead 6
"I am entirely ready to have ________________ removed. I commit to working towards their removal"
Bead 7
"God I am willing and ready. Please remove ___________________ so I may be of service to You and others."
Bead 8
"I am willing to make amends to those I have harmed."
Bead 9
"I pray for courage to make direct amends to those I have harmed."
Bead 10
"I am willing to take my personal inventory daily and promptly admit my wrongs."
Bead 11
Sit quietly on bead eleven. Focus on your breath and your connection with God.
Bead 12
"God I pray for "names of people in need" , that I may be of service to them if it be Your will."

Ending on your anchor you may choose Amen or Thank You God. You may choose a special or personal prayer.

Sit quietly and allow your mind, body and soul to absorb this meditation. Be still and know God is with you.

This meditation is in no way intended to replace working the Steps with a sponsor or counselor. It is merely a guided meditation to deepen your own connection with the God of your understanding and the Twelve Steps of recovery.
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4~4~8 Meditation

Meditation Station recommends doing either 3 sets of 12 or 12 sets of 12 for this simple breathing meditation.
TwelveBeads prayer beads are perfect for this practice.
Directions for 4~4~8 meditation.
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Praying Bead by Bead
How to incorporate prayer beads into your spiritual practice.
By Maggie Oman Shannon and Eleanor Wiley
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A Poem To Meditate On

Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that’s slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said:
Does the man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say
“You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
Anonymous
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Flower Of Change ~ A 5-Minute Meditation

Take a moment alone and settle into your body. Close your eyes, relax and breathe... deeply, slowly.

Visualize yourself walking through the woods. Glistening, new-fallen snow carpets the trail beneath your feet. Breathe in the cool air and feel it refreshing you.

Exhale slowly, letting all your worries out with your breath. Spirit is with you and you are expanding your consciousness to take in the life-giving love that Spirit wants to share with you.

Up ahead, you see a beautiful, golden wildflower, standing tall, growing right in the middle of the snow. There is a glorious, warm, loving light beaming out from this amazing flower.

As you step closer to this flower you feel its light permeating you, and you feel lighter, like a weight has lifted. The purest love is flowing all through your entire body, energizing you.

Now think of something you'd like to change in your life. Imagine yourself experiencing this change in total harmony, success coming to you with incredible ease. See yourself celebrating your success. Feel the fulfillment, the joy, the peace that comes from living your dream. Take it all in. Let yourself bask in the glow of this feeling and continue breathing.

When you feel ready, give gratitude to your golden wildflower in the snow for its light and for helping you bring this wonderful change to fruition.

Walking back through the woods, you see that same loving light beaming out from you, too. Extend this light to everyone you meet.
Open your eyes, stretch and return to your day, renewed and energized.

This 5-Minute Meditation by Avalon De Witt. Visit http://www.AskAvalon.com for more original content like this. Reprint permission granted with this footer included.

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