Not everyone who works in the cannabis industry consumes the plant, but I do. My delivery method of choice? Good old fashioned joints. Or pre-rolls, as they are called now. I love getting up in the morning, pouring myself some coffee in one of my Maine cups and smoking a joint. Then I start writing.
Yes, I’m stoned and it feels good. I finally feel like I am away from the anxiety, hyper-vigilance and general overwhelm swimming around in my head at any given time. The THC helps me focus and suddenly I am very interested in what I am doing. I
But the most fun for me is just the act of writing. I write for a living (and do marketing and consulting, if
I started doing this routine in November and have nearly 120 pages of free writing. It’s an enjoyable way for me to start my day and give me space to get into my body, heart

When I am battling confusion and not sure what to do, I remind myself the answers are in the writing. And it’s true. Many answers have come to me over the months I’ve been writing and smoking a joint has truly aided me in this. I know there are some who will say the writing isn’t real, or true, or
So. Fucking. What.
We are living in such an intense moment in time right now. We are hanging by the threads of humanity. We are all so plugged in and many of us, are just plain worn out. If I found something that is legal in my state and helps me access my most happy, creative and productive side – why the hell
But I’m not going to end this post on that shitty note. Here’s the thing, cannabis use is nuanced. As a long-time stoner, I am realizing this. We have so much more choice on how or when or why we consume. I also realize many people still place a stigma on smoking weed. To that I say, get over it.
Realize this, most people also know what’s best for them. You