White Rabbit (like the name),
"According to someone else on this forum, merely focusing on Satan's sigil is enough"
I think I know what post you are referring to, but I THINK they were referring to someone already Dedicated...
A formal commitment IS necessary before you start doing the Power Meditations. Because without the Dedication and the GD that is then with you, you are alone, unprotected and wide open to attack. And you WILL be attacked. The enemy loves to go after SS more than any other. In the beginning these attacks are spiritual/astral. As you progress and rise through the ranks, as you become more of a threat, as the enemy deems you to be more of a threat, those attacks become physical as well. This is not to be taken lightly; as the enemy really does wish those who fight/work for Satan DEAD. I'm not blowing smoke here or exaggerating: this is true. We are in a WAR.
I know everyone always refers new people to the 40 day course right off the bat. For some this is good. If not for others then go to the Beginner Meditations, pick a few basics you resonate to, and do them daily. The trick is to be able to be consistent in meditation. This is much harder than it sounds. When you do the power meditations, if you are constantly stopping and starting, it does more harm than good. its like a car engine being revved and revved. Pick a few basics and stick to them for a few months. When they are second nature, you will 'know' it and you can start to add/mix things up. And maybe then you'll want to do the 40 day program. Everyone is different. For some people the 40 day program is the first thing to do and I'm not trying to tell you not to do it, but to offer you an alternative path if you aren't ready yet. The most important thing is to do SOMETHING. Some suggestions for basic things would be a RTR. And AOP, cleaning/clearing ones soul. A breathing exercise.
I'm afraid nothing can help you with the meditation course. It's tough to do I know

HS!
PS: this goes for you too, wuocig.