Japa mala. A necklace strung with 108 beads and the single 109th guru bead as a starting point and anchor. Serving as a counter when practicing prayer or mantra meditation, to me the mala is a calming and beautiful symbol of mindfulness and spiritual focus. Commonly constructed with rudraksha beads as the primary base and combined with other gemstones the natural materials and are grounding and a reminder to keep it basic and focus on the simple, natural state of the things. No need to complicate life, you are here, you are valid and are in control. Be peaceful.