Catalyst for Positive Change
Cannabis
Citation: ChuckSteak. "Catalyst for Positive Change: An Experience with Cannabis (exp67594)". Erowid.org. Sep 29, 2009. erowid.org/exp/67594
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repeated | Cannabis |
During this stressful time, I started using cannabis again after a long absence. With cannabis being the only mind-altering substance I used now, I fully appreciated the effects: enhanced perception, deeper appreciation of nature and art, decreased aggression and stress, multiple model thinking, back pain relief, enhanced empathy for others. When stoned, I would experience overwhelming guilt for the bad shit I had done to people, but the feelings of guilt would be followed by forgiveness, self - acceptance and the drive to change. Long story short, I got my shit together, smoking cannabis the whole time. Two years later, I have a great life. Family, girlfriend, friends, house, career and a generally positive attitude.
When I smoke, I stand face to face with my values, unable to lie to myself or justify harm done to others. I think that personal issues are greatly amplified while stoned and harder to ignore. If I am acting unfavorably to myself and/or others on a regular basis, it will let me know. In this sense, I use pot as a catalyst for self-improvement.
Exp Year: 2007 | ExpID: 67594 |
Gender: Male | |
Age at time of experience: Not Given | |
Published: Sep 29, 2009 | Views: 6,694 |
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Cannabis (1) : Glowing Experiences (4), Health Benefits (32), Therapeutic Intent or Outcome (49), Retrospective / Summary (11), Not Applicable (38) |
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