Come-up Meditation #2: See for Yourself What Thoughts and Feelings Actually Are
11-Minute Meditation
One of the reasons I love cannabis is that it transforms my attitude toward the world into one of endless curiosity. Things like natural philosophy, Medieval history, postmodern art, and the FED’s interest rate policy can suddenly become so utterly fascinating that I simply MUST spend hours learning about them.
Likewise, while I generally don’t give much deeper thought to the behavior of others (sorry 🤷♂️), I’ve found that a small dose of cannabis can spark in me a genuine interest and a desire to understand their rationale and emotions. This alone has been quite transformative in my relationships.
Cannabis also helps me dive deeper into an experience. Whether marveling at a tree in a forest, listening to a song on my headphones, or tasting a mandarin orange in my mouth, I find I’m able to perceive and appreciate the experience on a more granular level than I would sober.
In this Come-Up Meditation, I want to try to leverage these effects to better understand the fundamental nature of thoughts and feelings. After all, these two mental phenomena are a constant through our experience of life. And to major degree, they influence how satisfied we are with it. Yet we rarely pause to simply observe them for what they really are.
This is shame, because no-one else has first-person access to our conscious experience. Whatever anyone else claims about it is hearsay. We are the only ones in a position to explore how thoughts and feelings actually manifest in our conscious experience. That’s why it can be such an enlightening and valuable experience to do so.
I’ve tried to make these meditations as accessible as I can. That said, please don’t be discouraged if some of the guidance or thought exercises seem hard to grasp at first. Depending on your prior meditation experience, it may take much practice to be able to observe the raw experience of consciousness.
I believe that the curious, detail-appreciative mindset afforded by a small dose of cannabis can help here, though it is of course not necessary.
If you do partake, please consider taking two minutes to define your purpose for this high, as well as the dosage to get there. I believe this habit will help you have a healthier and more enriching relationship with cannabis.
For the best results, consume only a small dose and start the meditation early in your high, as soon as you begin to feel the effects.
Enjoy 🎧
-G.G.
Smart Cannabis Use is for informational purposes only. You need to be aware of and abide by the laws in your area. Please also be aware that cannabis is not suitable for everyone, such as minors or those with certain mental health conditions. You are responsible for your own choices and actions.