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thepodcasthoard · 3 months
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How to Start a Podcast
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The second article Sydney kindly gave me is How to Start a Podcast by buzzsprout. Buzzsprout is also a hosting site, which you need when you start a podcast, so they have to know their stuff (according to the article, since 2009 they've helped three hundred thousand podcasts launch, which is impressive).
Buzzsprout breaks the process into ten actionable steps.
Develop a concept.
Define goals
Pick a theme/topic (they provide a whopping seventy-five in this article linked)
Find a niche
Name it (they have provided this article for further reading)
2. Choose a format
I didn't think about this before I read this article, but there are different ways to present podcasts- the article mentions interview, cohosted, scripted non-fiction, news, educational, and scripted fiction (and I will provide audio drama help as I conduct my own research and get information from podcasters about it).
The article goes over the 'optimal' podcast episode length, with some statistics, but the only thing that seems to be important they put in the first sentence: "Make your episodes as long as they need to be and no longer."
They also talk about an episode release schedule, with more stats.
3. Set up recording equipment
Of course they talk about microphones, including another article all about that aspect of podcasting, but apparently there are different types of microphones. I never knew that. They go somewhat in-depth about the different kinds, so I'll leave the technical reading to you.
4. Choose software
The article also talks about different software, from recording to editing. They give a few different options in the article, with links to each. I'm not sure if they get commissions based on how many people click through, so I'll leave you to go there to give them some love.
5. Record your first episode.
The article further breaks the process into smaller steps.
A) Write an outline (with further reading that includes templates)
B) Pick your recording room wisely
Before Sydney's post, I didn't know that sound travels different off of hard and soft surfaces, though I guess in retrospect I should have figured (echos in canyons, for example). I didn't realize it would make a big difference, but I guess it does.
C) Connect your equipment and set up your software
This is important- make sure you hit 'record' and everything's plugged in, folks.
D) Microphone technique
If you're going to speak into a microphone, learn to do it right.
E) Test different recording styles
Test for quality.
6. Edit
They provide an article for further reading. In the main article, they break it into broad steps.
A) Make sure the intro and outro are engaging
Hook the listener right away.
B) Edit for content, then everything else.
Start with big cuts, then move smaller.
C) Fade between tracks
Apparently, cutting audio can sometimes make clicks and pops in the recording. Who knew?
D) Create a punch list
I guess this is a to-do list.
Then when all that's done, you export it! They throw a bit of technical jargon at you (what the heck is an ID3 tag?) but thankfully, it seems to be fairly simple with this podcasting host site. I'm not sponsored by them, it just seems easy enough for beginners.
7. Create podcast artwork.
They also include five tips for that.
A) Visually communicate the subject
B) Design for a variety of sizes
C) Don't use too many words or fonts
D) Avoid 'podcast imagery' (microphones, for example)
E) Keep your brand consistent
They provide a few sites for people to create artwork, so that's cool.
8. Set up podcast hosting
To be honest, this confused the Hell out of me. But there are a few videos about it they linked at the end of the step, so feel free to read the full article and watch them.
9. Get listed in podcast directories
More technical stuff, but I guess that you need the last step- hosting- to actually get onto Spotify or Apple podcasts or any other site/app.
10. Launch and grow
The article goes over two ways to launch- grand and soft- and a few other things like imposter syndrome. It talks about seven marketing tips.
A) Tell friends and family
B) Create a buzzsprout ad
C) Post episodes on social media
D) Join groups and forums
E) Cross-promote with other podcasters
F) Overcast ads
G) Create a call to action
The article also recommends celebrating, and I'm always down for a celebration. Don't be embarrassed it's about your own achievements, or feel like it's needlessly self-congratulatory or self-centered. It seems like a ton of work, so give yourself some credit!
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longlivebatart · 10 months
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Trying to get a handle on the whole 'social media' thing. I have a twitter and instagram, but I'm slowly learning how to utilize them. I know, I have one full episode so far, but it's good to learn early!
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lillianforest22 · 11 months
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Ayo first episode of our dnd podcast is uploaded. We are a group of autistic and adhd folks
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Open Call for Questions for the Pilot Episode!
Thinking about recording a trial/pilot episode in the next week or two, so if you’d like to submit a question to a witchy advice podcast go ahead and send an ask!
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atlasail · 2 months
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Here is the statement I wrote on my Slaughter Avatar. Jasper Sutton more commonly referred to as ‘The Jagged Blade’. Constructive criticism helps immensely as an aspiring author, updates to this project may be inconsistent as I primary focus on my supernatural horror novel which I’ve named ‘Project Psyche’. I am hoping to go the traditional publishing route so information on said project shall be limited.
The next Avatars shall be:
- Web
- Spiral
Thought I’d include some disclaimers because slaughter typically gets messy (See Below)
<a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/54390121"><strong>The Jagged Blade</strong></a> (2358 words) by <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/users/Artysal"><strong>Artysal</strong></a><br />Chapters: 1/1<br />Fandom: <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/tags/The%20Magnus%20Archives%20(Podcast)">The Magnus Archives (Podcast)</a>, <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/tags/The%20Magnus%20Protocol%20(Podcast)">The Magnus Protocol (Podcast)</a><br />Rating: Explicit<br />Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence<br />Characters: Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, The Slaughter (The Magnus Archives)<br />Additional Tags: Implied/Referenced Torture, Minor Character Death, Animal Death<br />Summary: <p>An avatar at the heart of the slaughter strikes a deal with the archivist offering his statement for an unknown favour in return.</p>
Snippet:
“I like to think of The Slaughter as very versatile. I feel I help many of the powers. Does The Desolation not delight at the pain left down my path? the grief and suffering of those who know my victims. Does The Corruption not squirm through the decaying corpses? Patiently waiting to spread the filth to whoever is unlucky enough to find them. Is The Stranger not tickled by my performance of a wounded man looking for shelter? And with my unending torment are they not pushed towards The Spiral? Or close enough to death they can almost taste The End itself? And does The Eye not revel in the chance to know that fear?”
Content/Trigger Warnings
- References to Animal Harm (no direct depiction because I don’t want to write that)
- Graphic References of Murder, Torture (a lot of it)
- mentions of infested corpses
- references to manipulation
- if you find any more tags/ warning that I haven’t added please let me know and they will be updated accordingly :)
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"Look at the sky Martin, it's looking back"
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This was my first time working with watercolor pastels, but I think I did a decent job
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trashburgersblair · 9 months
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I'm realizing that fiction podcasts have made me do a shit ton of self reflection.
Like, more than any other media I've ever consumed. Listening to the magnus archives (especially season 5) made me realize and be able to put a name to what i was truly afraid of. And its still making me reflect on me as a person and what i like an fear.
The Penumbra Podcast also kinda did that? More it sent me into a gender crisis that im still chilling in. But Juno's character development through the seasons hit me like a bit of a bus. Especially him leaving Nureyev and all-round his self destructive behavior made me do a lot of look at how i face my issues.
Other ones like Camp Here & There and Jar of Rebuke also just made me thing a lot when characters were having conversations and i cant really find the words but they also made me look at myself.
I'm not sure where I'm going with this, I think this just means fiction podcasts are the superior medium
(Honorable mention : A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FAKING YOUR DEATH, an Album by jhariah also made me do a lot of self reflection and made me realize that i am totally ready to run away from my problems and fake my death) (don't worry im working on it)
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hexpositive · 1 year
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Sneak Peek - Hex Positive, "Building Your Witchcraft Library"
Finally getting back into my podcast writing! Here's a little snippet I've been working on for a future episode on how to build your personal witchcraft library. It's very definitely a WIP and a little bit stream-of-consciousness and there will be LOTS more context and commentary in the full episode, but for now I hope you all enjoy and I'll see you when the hiatus ends!
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Not all books on witchcraft and paganism are appropriate for beginners. It’s just a fact. And I don’t mean that in some elitist, gatekeepy, “These are deep magical secrets, not for the uninitiated” kind of way. I mean that some books simply aren’t appropriate for beginners as foundational texts. Whether it’s because they’re outdated or contain bad information or require context to be fully understood or need to be read critically or just…shouldn’t be someone’s first exposure to the core concepts of modern witchcraft, there are some books that aren’t for beginners. Not because beginner witches are stupid or incapable of reasoning or thinking critically, but because some things need to be read with an eye of at least a little bit of experience, just for proper perspective. 
Brand new witches aren’t going to have that right off the bat because that’s something that takes time and research and discussion with other witches to acquire. It’s like picking produce. When you first start out, you probably aren’t going to know apples from oranges as far as resources go. Everything looks good, everything’s exciting, everything seems like a good option. You probably have some idea of what you want to try out, but it’s hard to know which resources are right for you and what you want to accomplish. So you try things. And along the way, you’ll find out that apples and oranges are different, and that there are different varieties of each one, and how to tell a good fruit from month-old dogshit in pretty wrapping.
First impressions are really hard to unlearn. And if your first exposure to witchcraft is something that is hella problematic, that’s going to be a hard pattern to break out of later on. I mean, look at all the trouble we’ve had over the years trying to unteach all the Silver Ravenwolf bullshit that was so pervasive in the 90s. And yet, AND YET, we’re still seeing some of those older books being recommended to new witches. 
Honestly, I cringe any time I see Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft being recommended as a foundational text. For brand new witches, like sweet darling poppets straight out the cauldron. Like I physically wince. Not because it’s a bad book or because Buckland is inherently a bad resource (although he kind of is), but because it’s both a very niche text for a very specific type of magical tradition and because it is HORRENDOUSLY outdated. 1986 this book was published, by a guy who hadn’t updated his thought processes since the 60s. And you can TELL.
But only if you have the context. Only if you’ve seen something else that says, “Hey, there’s more than one way to be a witch. There’s more than one way to do magic. You don’t need a huge ritual for everything, you don’t need to call on deities, you don’t need to be naked, you don’t need to involve gender roles or fancy tools or obscure substances, and by the way, there was no secret European witch-cult.” If you haven’t heard or read or been told any of that, Buckland’s word might as well be gospel. Because that’s your first apple and you can’t tell if it’s good and you don’t know that there are better ones out there.
-from the forthcoming Hex Positive episode, "Building Your Witchcraft Library"
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feralmossball · 2 months
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Jonathan Sims, the Archivist
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Japanese Listening Practice - My Favorites
Over time, I've found many podcasts and YouTube channels aimed at Japanese learners but these two are my personal favorites at the moment:
JAPANESE WITH SHUN
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This is one of my favorite podcasts! He talks in a calm voice and not too fast, which is very pleasant to listen to.
In this podcast, he talks about many different topics: daily routine, familiy, work, life in Japan, but also about his trips and other personal experiences, dreams and thoughts. Things you may also want to talk about when you talk to native speakers.
This podcast is aimed at Japanese beginners so he talks in quite simple, easy to understand Japanese. I think it's best if you are already familiar with basic Japanese (Genki 1 and maybe 2, for example). Otherwise it's probably a bit too difficult for absolute beginners.
あかね的日本語教室
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I love her travel videos! You see her in different interesting places in Japan and she explaines a lot: about sights, how to use different kinds of vending machines and much more. Plus, her videos have japanese subtitles, but you can also turn on subtitles in other languages if needed.
I think her explanations about such things are really helpful. If you are in Japan and encounter a problem or if you are not sure about something her videos can give you an idea how to talk about these things.
She also often talks to other people (in shops, for example). I think, videos like this are very helpful because you learn a lot about travel-related things and how to communicate in Japanese.
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shrillvoices · 5 months
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FIC UPDATE! It's in the editing stage and will likely be done sometime in 1-3 days!
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I'm really excited if you can't already tell lol
After this I'll begin working on a request, then it's the Grisleve Infinight battle starring Mudd. Then maybe I'll do another poll, idk yet.
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thepodcasthoard · 3 months
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How to Start a Podcast: Step-By-Step Guide- Castos
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The thirteenth article Sydney gave me is from Castos, which is a hosting site.
Castos lines out six steps to start a podcast.
Plan
Define goals. Why are you making this podcast?
Choose a topic. Castos suggests thinking about if you can talk about the topic you're considering for hours. Yes. Plural. If not, then it's not the topic for you. What makes your podcast different than similar ones? You also might want to consider future monetization if that's something you're after. The article I linked suggests twenty five broad topics to get you thinking (such as your trial and errors, and yourself narrating something).
Define your audience. Make a listener persona or avatar.
Choose a format. That article lists pros and cons of each, with examples of established podcasts.
Choose a name. That article goes over the camps of naming- yes, the descriptive, clever, and brand- and a few other things, like how saying the name out loud will help.
Choose who's going to conduct the podcast. If you're doing it solo, it's a no-brainer. But if you have a team, there will have to be a discussion.
Write a description. This article says that out of 780 people surveyed by the podcast host, most of them judged whether or not to listen to a podcast by their description. I included the first article because it has other useful stats. You should write it to be engaging to the human readers, and search engine optimized for the algorithm. If you get stuck, Castos helpfully provided three templates to chose from and tweak as you need.
Choose categories. Most people (from the podcast host data) find new podcasts via the search function in their app or site of choice. The categories are how your listeners will find you. One broad category and two sub categories are allowed, so choose wisely.
Decide on a length to shoot for. You won't hit it to the second, but having a general guide will help. Your episode length can be a unique selling point- if every other podcast in your niche is over an hour, your fifteen minute podcast will be interesting. And the opposite is true. But don't pad out the episode with fluff to make it longer for the sake of it, and don't cut any useful information to make it shorter for the sake of it.
Decide on a publishing frequency. Whatever you choose- weekly, fortnightly, monthly- be consistent. If you miss an update, you might lose listeners because they don't feel like they can expect the episode reliably.
Name episodes. Consider the episode name like the headline of an article. You want to get the broad view across while also enticing people to read. Or, in this case, listen. Use at least one or two keywords naturally to make it so when people search for a solution to a problem, your episode has a better chance of popping up. Podcast apps tend to cut off episode titles, so make sure the most important words start the title. If you have guests, include their names, but leave off your podcast name. It'll already be in your feed, so there's no need to reiterate.
Consider monetization. While monetization is most likely far in the future, think about any ideas now. For example, merchandise you can sell, or a subscription tier system.
2. Recording equipment
They included a handy infographic, but really a microphone, pop filter, headphones, and the computer you already own will do fine to start. When you're ready to expand, they have more equipment recommendations.
Have a recording space. You don't need a fancy studio, but it should be a quiet place with little background noise.
Set up equipment. Make sure everything works and is recording. Then- this is just an aside from me- make a test recording. Make sure it sounds how you want it to.
3. Editing software
A lot of times, your recording software can also edit, but in case it doesn't Castos provides some options.
Remote recording software is different, and you need it if you have guests that aren't physically present in the same room as you.
4. Record your first episode
Don't worry if you don't have a workflow yet, that will come.
Write a script if you're nervous.
Check out some microphone techniques to build good habits.
Castos has general tips here
They also have a video tutorial and article here.
5. Edit
Add intros and outros. According to NPR, 20-35% of listeners will only give your podcast five minutes. To avoid this, Castos has a guide on intros and outros.
Music. It's nice to have, and makes your podcast sound more polished. Castos collected sites to get affordable royalty-free music.
In general, there are three things to do when editing- removing things you don't like, adding things that make the episode better, and fixing audio mistakes like background noise.
Castos put together a video and article on editing here so you can take some of the guesswork out.
Export your final file. There's some technical jargon here, but basically there's a preferred file type and a way to adjust your sound so that the episode is the same volume throughout the one episode and between episodes. Castos focuses on how they expect files to be- they are a hosting site after all- but I feel like maybe other hosting sites would encourage this. The best practice is to check out the guidelines on your hosting site and follow them.
6. Launch
Choose a podcast hosting site. As I've said in previous posts, you need an RSS feed to give podcast directories before people can listen. Castos does a good job explaining it in this infographic.
When choosing a hosting site, consider a few factors: storage, website, analytics, and marketing.
Artwork. Castos recommends that the font is clear and easy to read, and there aren't too many diffferent fonts- two max. Keep your topic in mind as you design or have someone else design the artwork for you. Contrasting colors and 'empty' space are your friends- they bring attention to the podcast and gives the name room to metaphorically breathe. They also included a handy site called the podcast artwork check to see how the artwork looks across sites and apps. Castos also has an in-depth guide with examples of artwork.
Submit to directories. Now it's time to get ears on your podcast and get it out there. Check out the list of thirty different directories to submit to.
Build a website. This is a permanent home for your podcast, just in case anything disastrous happens to any directory.
Add show notes and transcriptions.
Strategies:
Make a trailer.
Release three episodes on launch day.
Network with other podcasters. You can offer to cross-promote, which means that if they feature a snippet or description of your show on theirs, you'll do the same with theirs on yours. Make sure your niches are linked, though- no one wants a comedy podcast in a true crime one.
Be active in online communities related to your audience and topic.
Don't be afraid to self-promote. Word of mouth has to start somewhere.
7. Promote your podcast.
Don't be afraid to reach out to your audience. They're listening to you for a reason, and they'll probably gladly spread the word if they haven't been already.
If you mention any brands organically, shoot them a message and tell them. They might feature your episode on their social media.
Guest on other podcasts. Be nice here, no one likes someone constantly nagging about when they're going to be on their podcast.
Advertise on podcast apps. Just make sure you're actually listed on their app before you buy the ad.
Castos also has social media and email list guides.
There are a few resources listed at the bottom of the article, including a facebook group and their podcast about podcasting.
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longlivebatart · 10 months
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I've finally launched! This is my general trailer, I have a more specific season trailer and the first episode available on Spotify, Podcast Index, I Heart Radio, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Listen Notes, and Player FM.
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breelandwalker · 1 year
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Hi! Im a beginner witch and I'm starting to research things. I would like to include a section on my notebook about the history of witchcraft but every book I read gives me pretty bad migraines trying to figure out what to write down would you happen to know of any other places where I can find something a little easier to digest reading wise?
Podcasts! Sometimes it's easier to digest the information when it comes in an audio format. Trae Dorn has done some very good episodes on the history of the modern witchcraft movement on BS-Free Witchcraft and I've done a few on my own show, Hex Positive.
There's also The History of Witchcraft Podcast hosted by Samuel Hume, which has more of a focus on witch trials but also covers changing beliefs about magic in Western Europe. Historical Blindness has also done a few episodes about the history of witchcraft beliefs and superstitions, and the first season of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke was a deep dive into the Salem witch trials.
In a more general sense, try to focus on one event, period, or geographic area at a time. There is a LOT of information and it's easy to get overwhelmed. I would suggest looking at the history of the modern witchcraft movement first, beginning with the occultism and Spiritualism movements in the late 19th century. That might help to narrow things down.
Also, if you want to try and tackle some weighty tomes or just want backup references, I would suggest picking up Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler and The Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton. Both are well-researched and highly informative histories of modern witchcraft and paganism, with plenty of dates, photos, citations, and sources for further reading.
Hope this helps!
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santmat · 5 months
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Meditation For Beginners - Let's Go Within and Explore Inner Space
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Today, an Introduction to the Sant Mat Approach to Meditation, the Goals and Methods of Spiritual Practice.
Seven Teachings of Sant Mat: 1) God is Real. 2) God is Love, the Ocean of Love and Compassion. 3) All of the world scriptures teach about the same manifestation of God as inner mystical Light and Sound. 4) Our true identity is the soul, the self, and the soul is part of God and, like God, pure love. 5) During this human existence, we have an opportunity to experience God. 6) The Third Eye is the Seat of the Soul, thus there is the need to look within in order to get in touch with our soul and God. As we experience communing with God's love during meditation -- Surat Shabd Yoga -- we can rise above body-consciousness and explore Inner Space, the "Kingdom of the Heavens" that are within us. "We travel back from the Realm of Darkness to the Realm of Light, from the Light to Divine Sound, and from the realm of Sound to the Soundless State [Anami, Radhaswami]." (Swami Sant Sevi Ji Maharaj) The drop merges back into the Ocean of Love. 7) As we get initiated into the Mysteries of the Spirit by a Living Teacher (Master, Sant Satguru), the purpose of our life is fulfilled. Reuniting with God is our reason to be here: "It was for the sake of the God-conscious beings that our True Lord created this earth, and began this play of death and birth." (Adi Granth) Guru Kabir says: "For millions of years you have slept. This morning, will you not wake?" (Seven Teachings of Sant Mat, from the Sant Mat section of SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com)
"By practicing devotion through these four techniques: Manas Japa (Simran, recitation of a divine name or names), Manas Dhyana (Dhyan, focus on the divine form), Dristi Sadhana (Yoga of Inner Light, Inner Seeing, Inner Light Meditation, focus on the Infinitesimal Point), and Nadanusandhana Yoga (Surat Shabd Yoga, concentration on the inner Divine Sounds) - the practitioner consecutively transcends the realms of darkness, Light, and Sound which cloak the Supreme Truth -- the Divine Reality." (Maharshi Mehi)
"Make the mind quiet as only a quiet mind can meditate. Don’t understand meditation as a burden, do it lovingly. Don’t pay any attention to the outer sounds during the meditation; concentrate at the Eye Center." (Santji, The Ambrosial Hour)
"If we set a fixed time for our meditation, and we also set a fixed place for sitting for that meditation, then the mind also gets used to it. If we keep changing the time of our meditation, or keep changing the place of our meditation, then that gives an opportunity for the mind to also create havoc with us. And then the mind also reminds us of so many other things that have to be done. And that way, it keeps disturbing us. So, if it is used to sitting at a fixed time, it realizes that, 'Yes, this is the time for meditation,' and then, it leaves us alone for that time." (Baba Ram Singh)
Note: In the Sant tradition, the complete methods and secrets of the full meditation practice are communicated at the time of INITIATION (Diksha) by a living Master (Sant Satguru, Competent, Qualified Teacher) or a representative of a Master. (Jai Guru)
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rockyybeach · 2 years
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Die Drei Fragezeichen und Medien
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