Cannabis vs Self-Actualization

[Everyday]

• Is marijuana OK from a spiritual point of view?

• Can marijuana be used for:
  • self-inquiry
  • meditation
  • contemplation
  • enlightenment work
  • body awareness( Indica strains)
  • mindfulness
  • Improving  Your Health 

• What do YOU think about this?

 

More info here:

• The Effects Of Weed On Your Health

  • https://herb.co/2015/09/17/the-effects-of-weed-on-your-health/

• Cannabis is a forgotten food group according to these scientists
  • https://herb.co/2017/12/14/cannabis-forgotten-food-group/
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Edited December 15, 2017 by Everyday

[nightrider1435]

Yes weed can be used for all of those, not so sure about improving your health though. I would say don't let it become a crutch for your spiritual practices, smoke maybe once or twice a month, sit down and do your meditation/ inquiry..etc. If you have a tolerance though then I wouldn't even bother, just do the practices sober. 

[egoless]

@Joseph Maynor what do you mean exactly. What kind of contemplation do you usually do with weed?

[cetus]

Here's something that goes nicely after a toke or two. Put on some headphones, close your eyes and contemplate this.

 

[Omni]

As it produces milder-effects that are similar to psychedelics, I truly do believe they can be used for intense contemplation - that is if used correctly.

However as someone who has consistently smoked for the last 4 years or so, do not make it a habit - You will ruin any chance of progression this way.

in fact, what I recommend is only smoking a small amount, and pondering on the effects:

How do you feel?
Where does your mind wander or focus on?
What sensations do you notice high, opposed to sober?

Don't make it an escape, but rather a good contrast to sobriety and note all the differences.

(Haven't smoked in a little over a week - not by choice but I'm okay with that.) - Next time I do smoke, the experience will be more impactful and I will appreciate it that much more.

Edited December 16, 2017 by Omni

[pluto]

For spiritual benefits as always less = more

Check this out

 

Edited December 16, 2017 by pluto

[LaucherJunge]

I don't really like it because it causes this brain fog for me for like 1-2 days after where it is also harder to stay aware, but yes meditations are interestingly diffrent on weed.

[DoubleYou]

Weed is great for contemplation. Ive had some of my biggest insights / awakenings from smoking weed. Also, as someone that suffers from chronic pains, its a great tool to really "zoom in" to particular areas of the body. That's actually the main reason I do it. But usually theres also great insights had from simply observing the body.

I will say though, its easy to get hooked on the stuff where it enters your life simply for recreational uses. Try to be wary of that.

@LaucherJunge Also this. The high definetely comes with a low.

[pluto]

 

Edited December 18, 2017 by pluto

[cirkussmile]

I just know that in some parts of India is very common for Yogis to smoke.

But eventually everything has to go

[RawJudah]

I think to smoke weed is just a hype because people think it’s a cool thing to do. Why not try to do all this self actualized work sober? 

Depending on a drug to help you get there isn’t authentic and like what’s been said before, with every high comes a low. And weed isn’t an acception...