Getting High

What does getting high mean?

In my opinion, it means "Altering the personal state of mind for a certain period of time".

During times of being high, things look a little different.

You might be able to approach personal issues on another level. Think of them in another light and come up with new conclusions.

You might come up with new ideas for your work. Or be inspired for a new artwork.

Getting high also means you might be able to find out what is really important for you.

Many great pieces of art have been influenced by some drug. The Beatles are said to have used cannabis and LSD. Their famous song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" seems to have been influenced a lot.

Eric Clapton wrote amazing music. But he has also been influenced by Heroine. He admitted it in his book "The confessions of Eric Clapton".

Bill Gates said he used LSD before the age of 25, but did not continue to do so.

The Marijuana High

It can be uplifting, inspiring, confusing, relaxing.

I personally think that the first high in a persons life is the best. Because you never experienced something like that before.

You look at your hands and they look somewhat different. You laugh with your friends about something that is not funny. You suddenly see the beauty of things around you, especially when in nature.

The high becomes less intense the more often you use Marijuana. Until the point where you don't feel it at all. Daily Marijuana Users usually don't get 'high' anymore. They might feel a certain sense of relaxation. But there is no inspiration left. This is the time to have a break from smoking.

Stopping to smoke pot after having done it on a daily basis can be difficult. It is just so easy to dive back into the relaxed state. It clouds your mind and you think its easier to get through the day. However, the opposite seems to be true. To be stoned does not make life easier.

Whenever you find yourself smoking pot every day, be aware that it might be good to stop for a while. At least a few days. That is a success. Maybe even for 3 month. After that period of abstinence, you will be able to feel the Effects of Marijuana again.

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