How do you activate mala beads?

Activating mala beads involves setting an intention or prayer for your practice and infusing the mala with your positive energy and intention. Here are the steps to activate your mala beads:

1. Choose a quiet and peaceful space where you can focus your attention.
2. Hold your mala in your hands and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
3. Set an intention or prayer for your practice. This can be a personal intention or a prayer for the well-being of others. You can also dedicate your practice to a specific cause or purpose.
4. Hold the first bead of the mala between your thumb and forefinger and recite your chosen mantra, prayer or affirmation. Move to the next bead with each repetition.
5. Continue moving around the mala, reciting your chosen mantra or prayer until you reach the guru bead (the larger bead at the center of the mala).
6. When you reach the guru bead, take a moment to offer gratitude for your practice and the energy you have infused into the mala.
7. You can choose to continue with another round of mantra or prayer repetitions, or you can end your practice by placing the mala on a sacred altar or carrying it with you as a reminder of your intention.

By activating your mala beads in this way, you are infusing them with your positive energy and intention, and they become a powerful tool for meditation and spiritual practice. It's important to handle your mala with care and respect, and to keep it clean and free from negative energy.