Twelve Thirty-One – Voice Typing

Voice Typing

It may have taken me a long time to use Google Voice Typing again.

With my hands getting stiffer from arthritis or neuropathy, I need to use voice typing as my basic content creation and then use chat GPT to flush everything out.

Combined with Grammarly, this should make creating unique articles much more manageable.

Stormin’

1. start using Voice Typing for daily notes
2. using voice typing and chatgpt
3. https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2024/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter
4. one word for 2025 is zazen
5. https://zmm.org/teachings-and-training/meditation-instructions/
6. Extract the key points from
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9. hormones are out of whack

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Here are the key points extracted from the provided text:

1. Definition and Importance of Zazen:
   • Zazen is a form of seated meditation and is central to Zen practice.
   • Zen Buddhism is referred to as the “meditation school” of Buddhism.
2. Purpose of Zazen:
   • It is the study of the self.
   • Master Dogen’s teaching:
     • Studying the Buddha Way involves studying the self.
     • Studying the self leads to forgetting the self.
     • Forgetting the self leads to enlightenment by “the ten thousand things” (unity of self and all things).
3. Historical Context:
   • The Buddha practiced meditation to achieve enlightenment.
   • This meditation tradition has been passed down for 2,500 years.
4. Spread of Practice:
   • Meditation began in India and spread to China, Japan, other parts of Asia, and the West.
5. Essence of Zazen:
   • The essential aspects are easy to communicate.
   • They are valuable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
6. Impact of Consistent Practice:
   • Consistent zazen practice can profoundly transform the practitioner’s mind, heart, and life.

Here are the key points from the Zen Mountain Monastery’s meditation instructions:

1. Significance of Zazen:
   • Zazen, a form of seated meditation, is central to Zen practice and is considered the study of the self.
   • Master Dogen emphasized that studying the self leads to forgetting the self, culminating in enlightenment.
2. Historical Context:
   • The Buddha attained enlightenment through meditation, a tradition maintained for over 2,500 years.
   • This practice originated in India and spread through China, Japan, other parts of Asia, and eventually to the West.
3. Essentials of Zazen Practice:
   • Posture:
     • Sit on a zafu (round cushion) on a zabuton (flat mat).
     • Adopt a stable, cross-legged position: full-lotus, half-lotus, or Burmese posture.
     • Keep the spine straight, your shoulders relaxed, and your hands in the cosmic mudra (your left-hand rests on the right, and your thumbs lightly touched).
   • Breathing:
     • Breathe naturally through the nose, focusing on the exhalation.
     • Allow the breath to settle into a calm and regular rhythm.
   • Mindfulness:
     • Maintain an alert yet relaxed awareness, observing thoughts without attachment.
     • When distractions arise, gently return focus to posture and breath.
4. Consistency and Transformation:
   • Regular zazen practice can lead to profound changes in mind, heart, and life.
   • Both beginners and experienced practitioners benefit from consistent meditation.
5. Learning Opportunities:
   • Zen Mountain Monastery offers beginning instruction in Zazen twice a month over Zoom.
   • Dates and additional events are available on their Online Programs web page.
   • Information about residency opportunities at the Monastery is also provided.

For detailed instructions and further guidance, refer to the Zen Mountain Monastery’s official page:

ZMM

Sources

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https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/12001244?hl=en

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Google Voice Typing, available on Android and other Google services, allows you to dictate text instead of typing. Here are the main commands and tips to make the most of it:

Basic Commands

1. Start Voice Typing:
   • Tap the microphone icon on your keyboard or in the Google Docs toolbar.
   • Begin speaking when prompted.
2. Stop Voice Typing:
   • Tap the microphone icon again to stop.

Punctuation Commands

You can say the following commands to insert punctuation marks:

• Period: “.”
• Comma: “,”
• Question mark: “?”
• Exclamation mark: “!”
• New line: Moves the cursor to a new line.
• New paragraph: Creates a new paragraph.

Editing Commands

Some common editing commands include:

• Select [word/phrase]: Highlights the specified text.
• Delete [word/phrase]: Removes the specified text.
• Go to the end of the line/paragraph: Moves the cursor to the end.
• Go to the beginning of the line/paragraph: Moves the cursor to the beginning.

Formatting Commands

• Bold [word/phrase]
• Italicize [word/phrase]
• Underline [word/phrase]

Navigation Commands

• Move to next word
• Move to previous word
• Go to start of document
• Go to end of document

Other Tips

• Speak clearly and naturally for better recognition.
• Correct errors manually: Use the keyboard or touchscreen to make corrections.
• Use commands for common actions, like “Undo,” “Redo,” “Insert table,” or “Insert comment” (in supported apps like Google Docs).

These commands might vary slightly depending on the app you are using.

Ensure your microphone permissions are enabled for Google Voice Typing to function correctly.