Cannabis use & instant gratification

Don't do any kind of drugs. It's not good for your health, as simple as that.

 

I've found my desire for drugs (of any kind) decreases as my life gets better, more ordered, and happier. Tied into this is my faith, which has meaningfully made me happier and better.

In my past, I've used a wide array. Looking back, I think there were a few different motivations to use drugs...
1. A desire to "blot out consciousness," escape whatever present reality I was in,
2. An exploratory/adventurous "psychonaut" attitude,
3. The idea that I could not achieve the level of highs/happiness/consciousness I would arrive at through drugs.

Different substances satisfied each of these in different ways.
1. The desire to "blot out" is eliminated by making my sober life one that I actually want to live in.
2. The "psychonaut" spirit is much better satisfied by real-life exploration (of cities, nature, etc.), or spiritual practice (prayer, adoration, meditation, chanting...) as well as journaling, reading, reflection, deep conversations, etc. Ultimately I found that drugs had an upper bound in this respect -- while I would reach some heights of psychonautics, the lessons didn't really stick with me when not using the drug. And the lessons learned didn't keep growing in number.
3. This misperception is corrected by experiencing real joy and happiness in everyday life, especially mediated by growing close to other people and to God.

 

Drugs are bad.

 

I grow my own and enjoy sitting down to a relaxing smoke .. more harm from alcohol

 

I think it was a good idea that you quit. Quitting completely after using everyday wouldn't of been easy, so well done on kicking it.

I don't think drugs are a good idea anyway, especially for someone struggling with any kind of addiction or problems delaying gratification ie porn. Best to stay well clear in my opinion.

 

Yeah, that's pretty much what I said.

 

What do you mean? Porn is addictive and has ruined a lot of posters on here. It causes sexual dysfunction.

 

Porn is destructive, dude.

It changes your brain, can give you sense of de-realization, make you look at women in a different way, often sexualizing them, can wrap your mind and hook you into addiction. Some people get addicted to fucked up genres too. Porn can basically destroy someone's mind.

 

Nothing is worse than being psychologically sick.

 

There was a turning point with weed for me. The first 1yr-2yr was amazing, peaceful, great nights with my lady, fun as hell, made me happy. Then it suddenly made me constantly paranoid and to the point where things started to go a little schizophrenic when I was high, so I completely cut it out.