Keeping count of daily prayers

I like to keep track of my daily prayers and quiet reflections, but I kept losing count halfway through. Beads helped, though I often forgot where I had left them, and counting on fingers felt unreliable once the numbers grew.

Now I use a simple online tally counter on my phone. I tap it for each prayer, and the running total keeps me honest without breaking my focus. It is discreet, quick, and I never have to wonder whether I miscounted.

At the end of the week I note the totals in my journal. Seeing the numbers add up has made the habit feel more deliberate, and I find myself looking forward to the quiet minutes.

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