I would like to present my opinion on cannabis for those who are interested in spiritual matters. I believe cannabis to be far and away the most powerful psychedelic in terms of facilitating lasting spiritual growth but also by far the most dangerous.
Other psychedelics, like LSD and mushrooms are great at a producing a fantastic one off experience of spiritual splendor. The problem is, the next day much of the experience is just a memory and you fall back into your old thought patterns quite quickly no matter how clearly you saw past them the night before. I'm not saying LSD and mushrooms are useless for spiritual growth, far from it. But they really don't even compare with cannabis in that department, for me at least.
Of course cannabis can also produce great spiritual splendor but it lacks the visual qualities and the sheer power of the aforementioned drugs. What makes cannabis superior however, is two things. The first is that it can be used every day in almost any circumstances, thus giving you the opportunity to get very accustomed to the state of mind it induces. The second is that because the state it produces is not quite as far away from every day consciousness as LSD and mushrooms, it is much easier to examine the mind and then retain the insights gained into sobriety. LSD and mushrooms tend to do all the work for you, lifting you very high but then dropping you back down. Cannabis on the other hand, gives you a smaller lift thus giving you the chance to practice raising your consciousness yourself. With cannabis plus meditation, I have been able to reach higher states of consciousness than I have ever been able to reach with LSD and mushrooms. Smoking cannabis daily, turns my mind inward, thus making meditation come almost naturally to me. LSD and mushrooms are so much fun, that it's tempting to not even bother turning the mind inward and instead simply enjoy the sensual qualities the drugs have to offer.
The downside to cannabis is its addictive nature. I have never been able to use it without developing some degree of dependence. For me, it is the most addictive of all drugs because it always convinces me that its good for me by giving me so many spiritual insights. WHen I use heroin or crack, I know the drug is not doing anything good for me except making me feel good. Cannabis on the other hand, has truly changed my life and made me into a calmer, wiser, more aware person.
For spiritual growth, I recommend a period of frequent cannabis use coupled with intense spiritual practice. You may intersperse LSD and mushroom trips as you see fit. Once you have learned to keep your mind consistently turned inward, it is time to phase out the drugs and continue in meditation with a sober mind.
Other psychedelics, like LSD and mushrooms are great at a producing a fantastic one off experience of spiritual splendor. The problem is, the next day much of the experience is just a memory and you fall back into your old thought patterns quite quickly no matter how clearly you saw past them the night before. I'm not saying LSD and mushrooms are useless for spiritual growth, far from it. But they really don't even compare with cannabis in that department, for me at least.
Of course cannabis can also produce great spiritual splendor but it lacks the visual qualities and the sheer power of the aforementioned drugs. What makes cannabis superior however, is two things. The first is that it can be used every day in almost any circumstances, thus giving you the opportunity to get very accustomed to the state of mind it induces. The second is that because the state it produces is not quite as far away from every day consciousness as LSD and mushrooms, it is much easier to examine the mind and then retain the insights gained into sobriety. LSD and mushrooms tend to do all the work for you, lifting you very high but then dropping you back down. Cannabis on the other hand, gives you a smaller lift thus giving you the chance to practice raising your consciousness yourself. With cannabis plus meditation, I have been able to reach higher states of consciousness than I have ever been able to reach with LSD and mushrooms. Smoking cannabis daily, turns my mind inward, thus making meditation come almost naturally to me. LSD and mushrooms are so much fun, that it's tempting to not even bother turning the mind inward and instead simply enjoy the sensual qualities the drugs have to offer.
The downside to cannabis is its addictive nature. I have never been able to use it without developing some degree of dependence. For me, it is the most addictive of all drugs because it always convinces me that its good for me by giving me so many spiritual insights. WHen I use heroin or crack, I know the drug is not doing anything good for me except making me feel good. Cannabis on the other hand, has truly changed my life and made me into a calmer, wiser, more aware person.
For spiritual growth, I recommend a period of frequent cannabis use coupled with intense spiritual practice. You may intersperse LSD and mushroom trips as you see fit. Once you have learned to keep your mind consistently turned inward, it is time to phase out the drugs and continue in meditation with a sober mind.
