Higher Spirits

Higher Spirits
Podcast Description
Higher Spirits offers a fresh take on cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, featuring deep, thoughtful discussions with a diverse array of guests. From yogis to PhDs, our conversations explore how cannabis has been used in the past to inform how we can best use it in our modern world.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes such as the therapeutic potential of cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, and its historical and spiritual contexts. Episodes like 'How Does Cannabis Connect Science, History, and Spirituality?' with Dr. Riley Kirk examine modern implications of cannabis use, while 'Cannabis ritual to relieve stress' shares actionable mindfulness practices.

Higher Spirits offers a fresh take on cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, featuring deep, thoughtful discussions with a diverse array of guests. From yogis to PhDs, our conversations explore how cannabis has been used in the past to inform how we can best use it in our modern world.
A profound conversation with Stephen Gray, author of the book 'Cannabis and Spirituality.' They explore the intersections of cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, discussing how cannabis can serve as a spiritual ally and a tool for personal transformation. The conversation delves into the amplifying nature of cannabis, its role as a gateway plant, the potency of modern cannabis products, and the importance of intention in its use. Stephen shares insights on the historical context of cannabis, the ego's role in its consumption, and the potential of cannabis to foster a deeper connection to oneself and the world. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of cannabis in society and its capacity to inspire a shift in consciousness.
LINK TO BOOK: https://www.cannabisandspirituality.com/cannabis-and-spirituality-book/
Takeaways
- Cannabis is a non-specific amplifier of consciousness.
- Intention is crucial when using cannabis mindfully.
- Cannabis can serve as a gateway to exploring altered states of consciousness.
- The potency of modern cannabis products can hinder mindful use.
- Cannabis has a long history as a spiritual ally.
- Ego can interfere with the experience of cannabis.
- Cannabis can deepen one's connection to self and spirit.
- Mindfulness practices enhance the experience of cannabis.
- Cannabis is more accessible than other psychedelics.
- The future of cannabis holds potential for societal change.

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