u/InevitableTap2323

Over the past year or so, the most difficult thing for me has not been the research, personal practices, self-study, or finding the feeling of faith within my own body. The hardest part of my so called spiritual journey has been all the moments in between, when I've been surrounded by technology, people, and circumstances that don't progress or support my journey at all, and in fact, deter it.

This world, albeit whatever fundamental truth or reality we think exists beneath, within, or below it, truly does not permit a 100% "spiritual perfection." The goal, for me at least, is not to be a renounced monk, but to find a point of balance between the awesome shit that has come with modernity and the simplicity of the shit that has been here since the beginning of time. Sometimes I feel so certain of myself, and my path, what is good for me and what isn't, and then the next day I'm engulfed in the material world, head in my phone, eyes on the ground. It's become a duality for me, which is ironic because non-duality was the concept that first drew me into spiritual and philosophical exploration.

This internal battle has given me the inspiration for what I hope to be my life's work. Adapting older philosophical, religious, and spiritual ideas into the modern context, for people of any faith or stance to benefit from. I believe strongly that the space exists to be a connected spiritual being in a modern world. It's a space that I've felt myself in before, and it feels like home.

Yesterday, I made the leap to start this process of teaching, beyond my local classes. I published my first episode of my podcast, Tuned Up, which will be the guidebook to the above. If you're interested, you can check it out at the link below. I'd love to connect with anyone further, and hear how others have met this problem in their own lives.

https://tr.ee/IeHDdl4P3Z

Thank you for reading ❤️

Hi Everyone!

I just published my pilot episode of my spirituality and philosophy podcast, Tuned Up, yesterday around 4pm. Today, when I looked, it still isn't coming up in Spotify searches or Google searches. Has anyone else had this issue? I read it can take a few days but it's bothering me that it's not popping up for people when I'm in the midst of trying to promote!

Appreciate the help!

Hello everyone!

I'm an aspiring wellness influencer entering the tiktok, Instagram, and podcasting space. I come from a background of yoga, holistic wellness, breathwork, and eastern philosophy. I am using social media as a way to translate some of these dense and foreign concepts to the modern audience, as I know they have so much power in terms of mental and physical wellbeing. That said, it's been about 5 months and I can't seem to get a lead. How do you go about making connections to get more reach and get your name out there, when you don't have something to offer marketers yet?

Would love some advice.

Over the past year, I have gone from an uninformed and unspiritual person who grew up in the era of hating organized religion to someone who is deeply curious in supernatural study. Through my own practice and lots of exploration, I've found a resonant sense of spirituality within myself and my life. But, I still exist in the same place I did before: a college campus. It is really hard to feel authentic and grow when I am surrounded by people who I yes, love, but no, don't connect with on a spiritual level. The few times I've connected with other like-minded people in different classes, communities, etc, I've found such a growth in my perspective and been able to flush out my own ideas more. I've realized how many are just in my head and have never been vocalized or discussed.

Does anyone have any tips for finding a spiritual community when your immediate one is not on the wave length, nor interested in learning about it?

Appreciate the help!

Hello!

I'm finally starting a podcast, and have cranked out episodes 1 and 2. I was curious if anyone had advice on the actual launch. Is it better to wait and get some sort of following across other socials first, to ensure you will have listeners, or to just send it out there and see what happens? As of now, I don't know who my podcast would reach besides people close to me, wanting to support me.

Any and all advice for beginning this journey is welcomed.

Thanks!