Life is like a Mala:

some days, you're anchored like each bead in a well crafted mala. Sturdy, dependable, reliable and balanced. On those days, life is also calm, nurturing, non-dramatic.

Other times life is more like a cheap mala, the beads slide around, loose, uncontrolled, slippery, out of balance, not anchored and it easily breaks.

On those days life is frustrating, aggravating and contrary; it's a struggle getting thru the day - just like struggling with a cheap mala.

Both types of mala will get the meditation practice accomplished.

You will accomplished both types of days.

But which is more efficient?

Pleasant?

Supportive?

More en-joy-able?