T. Wise’s piece about his dependency on weed was a more honest and vulnerable thing than you will usually read about cannabis.
Reminds me of the discussion we were having recently about humanity's collective addictive tendencies.
It's good to see more people looking at their relationships to any substance or service that can form dependencies. I don't expect people to quit, but what a nice world when we consider why we use things.
Moderation isn't something I ascribe to, and when attempted quickly turns into a math equation to ensure moderation is established within tolerance levels. /rolls eyes
I've enjoyed, used, abused, leaned on, floated thru, and given up marijuana in a bouncing rhythm for almost a decade...long enough to get crotchety/GOML about how concentrated the THC is in bud these days and get a special thrill when I run across a White Buffalo bud, fresh and sweet.
Pouring more of myself into the good things - this works. I can get out with friends, make sure all of my chores are done, that I'm investing in myself and learning, and I’m focused and work likes me more...but I don’t.
Marijuana represents and enforces freedom from connection or obligation, a transformation into a mote of light, floating thru desires, and letting me see what is really important to me. It forces me to really think thru what I want, and if I’m convinced, it is effortless to accomplish regardless of my levels of sobriety.
Painting happens when called, reading when I feel like it, letters to friends, heartfelt messages, phone conversations, experimental cooking (which has resulted in a number of favorite recipes) and walks outside. I am not a worse person when I’m high. I am also not who anyone else wants me to be.
I have read this comment at least a dozen times in the last week. It’s brilliant (and beautiful!) stuff. And also oh so true.
Marijuana represents and enforces freedom from connection or obligation, a transformation into a mote of light, floating thru desires, and letting me see what is really important to me.
Going sober is an attempt to eliminate the problem without fixing it: It doesn’t make me a stronger or more balanced person. It doesn’t give me more control over my behavior.
T. Wise’s piece about his dependency on weed was a more honest and vulnerable thing than you will usually read about cannabis.
Reminds me of the discussion we were having recently about humanity's collective addictive tendencies.
It's good to see more people looking at their relationships to any substance or service that can form dependencies. I don't expect people to quit, but what a nice world when we consider why we use things.
I’m bummed that this didn’t AOTD. (It got close! And it might rise again!)
It’s one of the best things I’ve read recently.
Omg. Holy shit. So damn good.
How do you find all of this stuff? Please never stop using Readup.
Moderation isn't something I ascribe to, and when attempted quickly turns into a math equation to ensure moderation is established within tolerance levels. /rolls eyes I've enjoyed, used, abused, leaned on, floated thru, and given up marijuana in a bouncing rhythm for almost a decade...long enough to get crotchety/GOML about how concentrated the THC is in bud these days and get a special thrill when I run across a White Buffalo bud, fresh and sweet. Pouring more of myself into the good things - this works. I can get out with friends, make sure all of my chores are done, that I'm investing in myself and learning, and I’m focused and work likes me more...but I don’t. Marijuana represents and enforces freedom from connection or obligation, a transformation into a mote of light, floating thru desires, and letting me see what is really important to me. It forces me to really think thru what I want, and if I’m convinced, it is effortless to accomplish regardless of my levels of sobriety. Painting happens when called, reading when I feel like it, letters to friends, heartfelt messages, phone conversations, experimental cooking (which has resulted in a number of favorite recipes) and walks outside. I am not a worse person when I’m high. I am also not who anyone else wants me to be.
Thanks, great insight but what is White Buffalo bud?
The good shit. Obviously.
I have read this comment at least a dozen times in the last week. It’s brilliant (and beautiful!) stuff. And also oh so true.
I really can’t stop thinking about this:
That’s exactly it. Yes yes yes.
Thanks, again, so much, for sharing.
Soooo true about any kind of addiction.
WOW, I love this article - so honest and insightful. I think the ending sums it up perfectly.