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Komboloi: a traditional "stress toy" or "fidget toy"
How does it
work?
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By repeating
the same motion (counting or flipping the beads -->
see below how to do this)
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By repeating
a word, sound, prayer, affirmation, goal, etc. as you finger each bead
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By the energy
and special properties contained in each type of material (gemstones, amber,
etc.) which is transferred to your hands (see pages on
Gemstone and
Amber info)
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By meditating
on the color and shape of the beads
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By giving
yourself something to do while waiting or feeling stressed
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By
associating your beads with calm/serene moments
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BASIC KOMBOLOI FLIP
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1.
The easiest "flip" starts by holding the komboloi by its end, or midway
among the beads (divide the beads in half and hold the string somewhere in
the middle). While looking at your hand with the palm facing up, the worry
bead set should be swaying down towards the ground.
2. While applying only a minimal amount of
energy, swing the set upward and over your index finger.
3. Now it hangs over the top of your
hand, or the palm side of all four fingers. You may use your thumb to
individually move each bead over the top, or repeat the flip.
Try this simple flip over and over, until
you get to a point where you can flip repeatedly without much thought.
Focusing on the beads and their motion takes your mind away from worries
and a degree of relaxation is achieved. Additionally, restlessness,
impatience, nervousness can be reduced, simply because you are doing
something to pass the time.
Watch the video
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"COUNTING THE BEADS"
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Probably the easiest trick of all, suitable for both komboloi and begleri
(and for sensitive materials)
1.
Start by dividing the beads of the set in two
halves, and holding the set with one hand higher than the other.
2.
Holding the one half, let two beads drop. As soon as they arrive at the
other end, let the next ones drop.
3.
Continue until all beads are at the other end.
4.
You may now switch hands and do it all over again.
Performed by George - Thanks!
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