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I love weed...Does this effect negative the practice of Witchcraft?

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Permalink Reply by Drakill Tannan on March 5, 2011 at 5:21pm

I wouldn't call it negative/possitive, rather.. varied. I imagine weed could be good to create certian states of altered conciousnes. Could be good to relax, could be good to help let go feelings, etc. However i would not use it. Having a clear mind is very important in a ritual, if you are on drugs and end up visualising the wrong image, or the wrong intent the result won't go well.

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Permalink Reply by EarthChilde on March 5, 2011 at 5:40pm

I believe that it can affect the clarity of mind. I also believe that doing something that is illegal, if indeed it is where you are, has a negative effect on the pagan community as a whole, because it presents us all as people who have no respect for laws and places us under suspicion. Frankly, I don't have an issue with weed as a whole, but I believe it can cause negativity in your life. I tried it only once, and it didn't do anything for me, I felt no different, as if my body rejected it.
I'm a huge believer in what works for you works for you. As it harm none....unless it is causing harm to you.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blood on March 5, 2011 at 11:03pm

It depends on the person - weed tends to intensify everything. If you are normally a good humored person, it may make you downright silly. If you, like me, are a thoughtful, quiet person, you will turn into a philosopher. I love weed as well, and I support its legalization. Gay marriage is illegal where I live too, but that doesn't stop me from supporting gay couples that I know in their partnerships. Let's face it. Some laws are just silly. I personally wouldn't do ritual while I was high, because it would just mess with my focus, the intensity of everything would just be too distracting. However, it is great for channeling and journaling, as it opens you up and unblocks some of that skeptic thought chatter that detracts from the process. Many smokers claim it makes them smart, to which non-smokers say, "Maybe you think you're smart, because you're stoned." But it really can open you up to some deeper thinking. Journal your thoughts and go back and read them when you're sober. Chances are you'll be amazed with what you came up with.

BTW, EarthChilde, I don't know if you were told when you tried it, but it's normal not to get high the first time you smoke - as it was explained to me, you have to learn how to be high. I was an exception, but as I understand it, what you experienced is quite common. I do agree that it can bring negativity into your life in that you have to deal with questionable people sometimes in order to procure it, it can cause legal and job problems, and many people don't possess the responsibility required to use it in a positive way. I know people that have to get high or they get very anxious, depressed, etc... It doesn't have any physically addictive ingredients, but it can be psychologically addicting in the same way that sex, food, or violence can be. People with that issue shouldn't smoke it. I have been known to smoke maybe once every other week, but I've currently gone without for over a year, because I recently had a baby and am still breastfeeding.

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Permalink Reply by EarthChilde on March 6, 2011 at 5:14am

Maybe its also because I didn't want to like it...it would only serve to complicate my life, and a part of me knew that, even tho it was a dark time in my life.

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Permalink Reply by Anastasia Anastasia on March 6, 2011 at 11:43am

Greetings to you too! I also consider it as a gift from the Godeess! I would love to learn more about it. If you also want to help me please contact me with private messages!
Thank you and blessed Be!!

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on March 6, 2011 at 7:31am

I would say it depends on the individual. In 15 states Cannabis is legalized for the use of medicine. So in those states if you aer sick its not illegal.

Cannabis has been used for centuries for Shamanic type practices and also has been used for meditation. Some religions do smoke this herb..

Problem with Cannabis is its a Schedule 1 drug which means from the Government its not medication but they have a patent on the use of Cannabis as neuroprotectors. http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6630507.html

Cannabis and Pain. Research has shown that Cannabis does block pain sensors with people who deal with Chronic Pain and other sicknesses.

BB
Sherry

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on March 6, 2011 at 7:35am

The negativity comes from lack of knowledge.. IMHO.

My neighbor has really advanced cancer and Cannabis could help this lady with her symptoms but its illegal in our state. So she gets to suffer while others get to consume this important herb.

Five people get 300 prerolled joints about 6 inches long every 25 days free of charge. Its the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassionate_Investigational_New_Drug... Only 4 or 5 of these patients remain.

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Permalink Reply by Fantumofthewinds on March 6, 2011 at 7:47am

I call it knowing ones limitations, and extremes ? along with self control. moderation is best in all that we do. It was our very own president GW that purmoted the growing of this, it was used in a verity of ways. including meds. We have been fighting this war till people are blue in the face. it costs billions of tax dollars, when I fill that the money could be better spent else where. just another control factor our government has put in place to dominate its people. those that wish to smoke will , those that wish to drink do so , ect............. but putting people in jail for this is beyond me. I guess that need the numbers to keep up their quota. it looks like to me their are worse crimes going on and that need to be solved, then to place a pot smoker behind bars. fine, community service, or perhaps drug rehab lol. but Jail no this is a out rage and it seems to ruin peoples lives for what a little pot. so I would say if you choose to do this be causious in all that you do, because big brother can ruin your life BB

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on March 6, 2011 at 7:55am

Yes, knowing ones limitations are very important.

Actually GWB put alot of people in prison for Medical Cannabis he said he wasn't going to abide by the state law and told the DEA to arrest these people in states where it was legal. After Obama got into office he send out a declaration that if people in states where its legal were abiding by state law they wouldn't be bothered.. Still being arrested in some cases I can see they took their legality and turned it into a illegal business.

A good place to learn about the benefits of medical Cannabis is www.medicalcannabis.org. There are videos and alot of research on this page..

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Permalink Reply by Fantumofthewinds on March 6, 2011 at 8:36am

the reason its illegal is because the government has no controls over it , taxes and they make no money for the sale of it , so they call it illegal, but for who is the question ? and who's to say the government is not doing this them selves ? when it comes to government their is a double standard, and I have always believed this. if we the people did half as much illegal as our government we would all be in jail even our own government , do you think they follow the rules they make ? I highly dough it. rules are made for the people that doesent mean they follow them. It do as we say not as we do , yap thats about right. BB

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on March 6, 2011 at 9:56am

NO they don't follow their own rules, you are correct there.. LOL

In a couple of towns in California it is being taxed and I know for a fact taxes are being collected in Colorado (could be local taxes) I know I was a patient there.
In Iowa the pharmacy board has said it needs to come out of schedule one and be placed in a different catagory. I know that some of these pharmacy boards are suggesting the removal of Cannabis from that schedule.