INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The prayer beads, also known as Mala, are used to keep track of your prayers, not as some punishment or benchmark. They are a bit like rosaries, but know that they are there to help, not hinder, your spiritual practice. Counting the beads activates your body in the prayer, allowing you to work the body (beads), mind (prayer), and spirit (visualization) at once. You can use whatever prayers or mantras you desire with your beads. Prayer beads can be found online, or purchased at many Buddhist temples or Tibetan shops. There are, usually 108 beads on a Tibetan Prayer Bead, plus one larger "head bead." Whenever you get around the mala, you're considered to have accomplished 100 prayers/mantras, with the other 8 used as spares in case you miscounted or missed a mantra. Some people believe the head bead has special significance, and it is sometimes called the "guru bead." This bead is your teacher, leading you through the prayer cycle. Close your eyes and feel the first bead, often the head bead. Perform your prayer or mantra completely, then move up to the next bead, feeling your way up the mala. Some people use different mantras for the different sized beads, if you have them. You may use your right or left hand to count on. Don't worry about getting it all "perfect." Focus on visualizing your prayer as you say it, staying completely in the current moment. Ground yourself in the physical world by keeping your hands on your current bead. Once you've gone all the way around the beads, flip the chain over and keep going in the same direction you were already going. This is mostly symbolic, indicating that you would not "step-over" your teacher, guru, or head. There is nothing wrong with wearing your mala, keeping it with you so that you can count your prayers anywhere. If you are not carrying it, hang it somewhere out of the way or on your alter, tucked away safely.

SUMMARY: Use the beads to help count your prayers or mantras, not as a rigid amount of prayers you must say. Understand the make-up of a mala. Perform a prayer for each bead. Do not skip over the guru bead once you've completed the first set. Store your mala in a clean, high place, or around you neck and hands.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Find four to six empty metal cans of various sizes and shapes. Make sure that the cans are clean and safe to use. Some cans worth considering include soup cans, tuna cans, coffee cans, and pet food cans. If the top edge of the can seems jagged, apply a layer of thick tape to the rim to prevent any accidental cuts. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-21Bullet2.jpg\/v4-459px-Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-21Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-21Bullet2.jpg\/aid5045432-v4-728px-Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-21Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"529","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Stand a can upside-down and place a thick nail in the bottom center. Use a hammer to puncture the bottom of the can with the nail. This step should be performed with adult supervision. Repeat this procedure with each can. String a long piece of yarn through the hole in one of your cans. Repeat for each can, using a different piece of yarn each time. Use yarn, cord, or another type of thick string for this part of the process. There should be about 8 inches (20 cm) of string sticking out of the flat top of the tallest can. The rest of the lengths can vary, but the cans will need to be able to bump into each other as they hang. Tie a metal washer onto the end of the yarn sticking through to the inside of the can. You could use another object, like a rock, if washers are not available. The object should be heavy, though, so that it can create additional noise when it hits the side of the can. Knot the other end of each string to the bottom of a sturdy clothes hanger. The cans should overlap each other as they hang. Place the chimes in a windy area and let the breeze play them for you, or strike the chimes with a chopstick to play them yourself.

SUMMARY: Gather various tin cans. Punch a hole in the bottom of each can. Slide string through each hole. Secure the string with washers. Hang the cans from a clothes hanger. Play the chimes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An unfilled hot tub can weigh upwards of 800 pounds (363 kg), so it's important to know how you will get it from the delivery van to your backyard. Make sure that the width of the tub will pass through any gates, foliage, or structures with enough leeway. Some delivery drivers will help you with this step. If you find that the tub is bigger than certain obstacles in your path will allow, you may need to improvise. Cutting a branch or removing a part of a fence, although it appears drastic, is sometimes the only thing that you can do. The voltage of a hot tub is higher (usually around 240 volts) than regular home outlets, so you will need to install a breaker to your electrical control box. If you are not familiar with electrical systems, it is best to hire an electrician to assist you in this aspect of installation. See the section below for more information on electrical wiring and help. You're almost ready to start enjoying your brand new tub, without having broken the bank by paying someone else to install it. To complete the installation, you'll want to: Turn off the electricity. Clean the interior of the hot tub and make sure all jets and knobs are in place. Open the air valves. Fill the hot tub with water from a garden hose or using buckets of water from inside. No special water is necessarily required. Turn the electricity back on and begin heating the tub. Mix in the proper chemicals to ensure sanitation.

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Plan your delivery route of the tub from the curb to the foundation. Assemble the hot tub and hook up the electricity. Prepare the hot tub for use.