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Rachel Fox6 said:Drug dealers. 😱 ☕
I guess you guys are all using, and probably Silence too.
wiredmaker18 said:Everyone’s gonna come for me after this, but honestly? I don't give a damn. Anyway.
How is nobody talking about the one obvious fact staring us in the face? Smoking, using any kind of chemical, weed (let's be real, it's just inhaling chemical compounds), whatever—it all messes with your brain. The brain reacts, either fighting back or just riding the wave of the chemical reaction between the substance and your brain chemistry. It changes how your neurotransmitters work, shifts your thought patterns, alters your perception. There’s nothing inherently wise or spiritual about it. It’s just basic chemistry. You get drunk and the room spins because your brain is reacting to the alcohol hitting your system. You overeat and get sleepy because your blood rushes to your stomach to handle digestion. It’s the exact same deal with marijuana or any other drug, hard or soft. Sure, the subjective experience might feel good or spark some "new" ideas, but calling it universal spiritual wisdom? Give me a break...
Anthony Rivera17 said:Thinking is a process we engage in at our own discretion... neither you nor a joint can force my mind to work if I don't want it to, right? So when I discuss the influence of the Marijuana Party,
I am talking about a shift in consciousness and the specific sensation that arises following consumption... you can't
falsely believe you’ve become inherently wiser or more spiritual, but you can certainly be aware that during the cognitive process while high, you tend to produce much more profound and spiritual "outputs"... I know for a fact
that I was more insightful and spiritually connected after smoking; I spent plenty of nights scribbling thoughts down on paper,
and later, once the effects wore off and I read what I had written, it became obvious to me that those
thoughts possessed a depth and spirituality far beyond the ones I produce when I am sober... which, of course,
doesn't mean one should be high constantly, because overdoing it leads to a diminishing return where the body builds up a tolerance to THC and the Marijuana Party starts hitting less and less effectively...
Jeremy Palmer said:There’s a long-standing idea that Indian yogis use marijuana to help deepen their meditative states.
Beyond that, certain ancient Egyptian priestly texts suggest that if you consume small amounts of cannabis sativa—which they referred to by a different name, of course—specifically when Sirius is in opposition to Earth (roughly around New Year's), it helps facilitate entry into higher states of consciousness.
It’s well-documented that Castaneda relied on various stimulants to reach those altered states—peyote, I believe, among other things—but in his fourth book, John tells him he only had to resort to drugs because he was being a fool; he hadn't realized that everything could be achieved without them at all.
Marijuana has been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes since time immemorial, and honestly, I don't think it's any more harmful than drinking wine. However, these modern strains—the high-potency skunk hybrids of sativa and indica—are often laced with other substances and are far more intense than what the hippies used to smoke back in the day. Unlike that milder, "innocent" cannabis, this stuff is dangerous, especially for young people whose neural pathways are still developing. It's been proven that regular users under the age of 25 can suffer psychotic episodes or develop severe neuroses. In fact, one statistic suggests that in the UK, 85 percent of people under 25 admitted to psychiatric hospitals with a diagnosis of psychosis
are regular cannabis users...
Morgan Hernandez5 said:Look, sorry if we both went totally ballistic on you. It’s smoky as hell over here, so we checked Qualle (screenshot) just to find somewhere to light up a joint.
Anyway, she’s basically my bodyguard, so don't get all weird about seeing us together all the time.
Oh, and maybe air out your room a bit.
Noah Sanchez7 said:Oh sure, just tell me you're actually a screenshot, Dubravka, or Outoftheblue... and I'll nominate you as the king of all weirdos immediately! 🤣
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Noah Sanchez7 said:I've done the exact same thing, or at least tried to get that genius onto paper, but there's no way to catch a thought in time.
It wasn't rare for me to write something down only to have no clue what it was about the next day. The only thing I ever realized was that I'd gone too hard the night before. 🙂
Anthony Rivera17 said:If that’s the case, you aren't managing the weed, it's managing you... which is the standard result
of a bad trip, especially if your headspace is already off and the vibe around you is wrong... the only way
to actually record an "experience" so that you can make sense of it later is to remain composed
to the absolute limit... you can't nullify the effects of THC, but you can maintain control
over most aspects of your being, which requires a certain level of practice, and the prerequisite
is doing the exact opposite of what most people do, which is smoking in a group... it's difficult
to stay centered if the crowd around you is "unhinged" and dragging you into a cycle of
pure chaos... personally, the best place to smoke is out in nature, far away from
the noise and the crowds... the influence of the outdoors acts as a "normalization" for the consciousness, stripping away stress and
other side effects that stem from spending too much time in the "open-air asylum"... that's how I define "civilization," not just a room where people consume marijuana...
Noah Sanchez7 said:I won't berate you; I'm just going to talk this through with you, son. 😉
I’m going to take this apart piece by piece, paragraph by paragraph, until your whole theory falls apart. A tripod has more stability than that.
First off, marijuana isn't some synthetic chemical, though it does contain THC. No one invented THC or cooked it up in a lab; it’s been around just as long as humanity itself, if not longer.
Everything we eat contains various substances, like lycopene, and each one plays its own specific role in how our bodies function. 😍That’s exactly how it should be. God doesn't make mistakes.
Your theory—which seems to be the current consensus among governments worldwide and, unfortunately, most people—is that substances affecting the physical body are useful and necessary (not all of them, obviously), while anything that touches the psyche, the soul, or the spirit is considered harmful and should be banned, destroyed, and the users arrested or even beaten.
What else can I say besides, forgive them God, for they know not what they do? If you take even a moment to look closer, you'll see how upside down everything in this world really is. It’s all backwards.
I figured that out back when I was fifteen. It cost me quite a few gray hairs before I finally realized that on a global scale, our spiritual evolution has only just begun—up until now, it’s mostly been about physical progress. It’s really just a matter of time before everything falls into place.
A little something.
I'm as certain about what I'm saying as I am that I have five fingers on my left (and right) hands. And I'm just as sure that you're wrong.
I’m not trying to talk myself up here—don't get me wrong—it's just the reality of it. I think I might just be an old soul compared to you, that's all.
Look, you’re starting to build this argument based on some pretty narrow, old-school conservative scientific viewpoint.
I have several different sources of information on this topic, but I trust my own experience above all else—which mostly involved a lot of trial and error through self-experimentation.
THC definitely has a specific effect, and one of its main manifestations is heightened sensory perception—unless, of course, you’ve never actually tried it. My logic is that by sharpening the senses, we're taking in more information and sensations, which essentially trains the brain to handle atypical situations. It's like a workout where you aren't building biceps, but rather strengthening the brain itself.
Bodybuilders can obviously lift heavier weights than non-bodybuilders, so there’s really nothing negative about that.
Then you have religions, like the Rastafarians, who use marijuana as a tool to reach truth or enlightenment, or whatever you want to call it. Bob Marley was probably the most famous representative of the Rastafarian movement, and I think it’s pretty redundant to comment on what kind of man he was.
Indian hemp originates from India. Indian religion—or philosophy, if you prefer—is perhaps the closest thing to the truth; it’s also quite psychedelic, which makes me wonder if they leaned into it a little too hard. 😛
I heard somewhere (though I don't know if it's true) that even the Bible mentions marijuana as a plant that boosts intelligence. Personally, I think Jesus smoked.
Native Americans, who mastered many disciplines that we still respect today, used herbs as frequently as an average American smoker uses cigarettes nowadays.
Not to mention the Mayans, or maybe even earlier civilizations.
What were Native Americans like? I don't know everything, but I know they were at least peaceful, and I believe they followed ethical codes at least three times more strictly than we do today.
And the Rastafarians? They are "Peace Brothers." Just take it easy. Isn't that enough?
As for the "India" crowd, I won't even go there. Deep meditation. Maybe they were the ones who invented skanking?! 😁
Finally, I know what I become when I get high. In an era where mere existence has taken priority over the meaning of life, weed, by its very nature, isn't just a "friend"—it can be a savior, provided you are incredibly strong.
Weed, "likely" due to heightened senses, made me a more sensitive being,
which implies empathy and many other naturally good qualities, though from a superficial modern perspective, weed made me a weaker being. That is why
I say it's all a paradox. You need the strength to avoid blindly following the "masses" and instead remain true to your own critically acquired knowledge.
That's when the whole "me against the world" thing starts; whoever pulls that off, more power to them.
Humanity has made great progress, but regarding consciousness and awareness, it feels like we've been walking a path of reverse evolution.
I'm inviting everyone to learn, or if they can't, to trust those who actually know, rather than everyone making up their own stories and creating confusion that produces nothing new, leaving the status quo unchanged. I believe this is for the ultimate benefit of everyone on this planet.
Morgan Hernandez5 said:That's not me... God forbid... you know where you can find her. She's no queen, she's my princess. My bodyguard.
Every time I look, there she is, just popping up out of nowhere.
So, what's the deal with that joint? Who was even holding it?
Anthony Rivera17 said:I wouldn't go that far... I think a more accurate way to describe the state's agenda would be "substance"...
What could actually provide people with genuine support without spiraling into addiction... those are the things we need to stop prioritizing...
The market, much like those independent dealers operating outside the reach of federal oversight, continues to find its own ways of profiting...
"Getting everything just for oneself"... because, let's be honest, do you really think the government isn't pulling the strings behind the scenes...
The connection between those shady deals involving hard drugs? I am absolutely certain it’s happening, and frankly, the profit margins on that kind of business are impossible to ignore...
The scale of these deals is staggering... drugs have become an absolute necessity in today's society because they provide...
People seem content to live in this state of perpetual "satisfaction," regardless of whether they are completely wasted...
Or perhaps they simply lean on those substances as stimulants... most of the news coverage we see regarding the matter...
The whole spectacle surrounding those massive drug seizures... it’s nothing more than a calculated distraction designed to pull the public's attention away from what's actually happening, or perhaps just a way to keep us from looking too closely at the real players...
The competition... those who actually had the audacity to operate outside the lines of control...
He definitely smoked, if not more, considering he spent a full seventeen years in India...
The motto of the wise and the strong is: "SHOW YOUR WEAKNESS TO HIDE YOUR STRENGTH"
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If only the status quo were actually staying put... unfortunately, things seem to be trending downward in that regard
and in plenty of other ways too, which makes it quite interesting how DRUGS are used specifically to
"blur" reality for the masses... and I’m not talking about anything natural
but rather the kinds that systematically degrade the quality of human life, including media brainwashing
via TV shows and movies, and the manufactured DESIRE
for material possessions, which is elevated to one of the most valued human
traits... they are all forms of drugs, and they're incredibly dangerous because they breed ADDICTION...
shadowcobra13 said:Marijuana, much like any other substance, can offer a window into different states of consciousness when you're sober. But let’s be real: constant use isn't going to lead to some endless stream of enlightenment. It’ll just leave you with brain fog and zero focus. Moderation is key, people.😁
By the way, what is the core philosophy behind the Virgin Islands approach?
Noah Sanchez7 said:@Lone rider, and others
Just a few questions to pass the time.
Do you view philosophy as an end in itself, or just a tool to reach something else?
If it’s a tool, what’s the ultimate goal? And if it’s the goal, why does that matter?
Also, when you say things like "I was left all alone with myself," who are you actually talking about? There seem to be two subjects there—which one is which?
Noah Sanchez7 said:And when exactly is Sirius in opposition to Earth? If it's once a year or maybe once every five or six years, then I definitely didn't miss the mark. 😁
I completely support the movement against ruining plants with all that crap. We just have to ruin everything with our chemicals.
Around here, that kind of sprayed, synthetic weed is called "Shipus" (no offense intended to any Albanian!), though I'm not referring to skunk there.
When we first started smoking, we mostly smoked Shipus because it was cheap and available everywhere, and I had no idea how damaging it actually was.
What’s the deal, really? Shipus hits you harder, which is seen as its "good side,"👎 but it causes much more frequent mental lapses and scattered thoughts, so you constantly lose your train of thought or forget what you were saying ten seconds ago.👎👎
Donna Sullivan7 said:man, why don't you just take your THC and head out into the wild (like Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, etc.) and try to enlighten all those hippies, monks, meditators, and gurus? otherwise, we'll have to rewrite the entire field of science to fit your super-active "recording" method, along with chemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, pharmacology, and all that other crap...😂
