smoothmonkey
Rising Star
Hello fellow seekers,
I am struggling with an internal dilemma - namely, does my cannabis use interfere with my ayahuasca experiences?
Cannabis has been a close and dear friend for at least 12 years, and I've been working with the mother medicine for about 3 years. In that time, my relationship with cannabis has come into question; it has developed and improved - meaning I no longer feel like I need her - though i do still feel a strong attachment to her.
In the group that I sit with, which is of the Shipibo tradition, they recommend abstaining from cannabis for a few days at least before the ceremony in addition to the prescribed pre-diet, the idea being to create as much space as possible for the medicine to work. I agree that creating more space in this way can create a stronger sense of commitment to the work and strengthen my intent for the journey. However, i have a hard time stopping smoking when the time draws near...
I find myself on the fence about when to stop. There have been times where I've taken weeks off before sitting, and other times, including my first time, where I smoked the day before or a few days before and still received deep healing. I have other friends from other traditions who state that cannabis can "cloud" your energetic centers and pathways, and the ayahuasca cleans them so they become crystal clear. I am also under the impression and possibly self-limiting belief that cannabis use can prevent or hinder my ability to have deep visions. I know it's not all about the visions, and I feel mother gives you what you need, when you need it, which I am grateful for; but so far i have only had a few experiences that were truly mind bending visually.
I feel good when I stop using cannabis, and I'm all for taking time off and getting clarity, especially before a deep healing journey. I feel a dichotomy within me though, and I'm curious how other people manage their relationships with these two plants.
How many of you are cannabis users who work with the mother medicine?
Do you feel that your cannabis use hinders your experiences with ayahuasca in any way?
Do you stop using cannabis prior to your journeys, or continue on recieving the medicine cannabis gives in the midst of ayahuasca journey?
If you are a chronic cannabis smoker, do you still have deep, strong visions from the medicine?
Thanks in advance for your responses. I truly appreciate any input
-SM
I am struggling with an internal dilemma - namely, does my cannabis use interfere with my ayahuasca experiences?
Cannabis has been a close and dear friend for at least 12 years, and I've been working with the mother medicine for about 3 years. In that time, my relationship with cannabis has come into question; it has developed and improved - meaning I no longer feel like I need her - though i do still feel a strong attachment to her.
In the group that I sit with, which is of the Shipibo tradition, they recommend abstaining from cannabis for a few days at least before the ceremony in addition to the prescribed pre-diet, the idea being to create as much space as possible for the medicine to work. I agree that creating more space in this way can create a stronger sense of commitment to the work and strengthen my intent for the journey. However, i have a hard time stopping smoking when the time draws near...
I find myself on the fence about when to stop. There have been times where I've taken weeks off before sitting, and other times, including my first time, where I smoked the day before or a few days before and still received deep healing. I have other friends from other traditions who state that cannabis can "cloud" your energetic centers and pathways, and the ayahuasca cleans them so they become crystal clear. I am also under the impression and possibly self-limiting belief that cannabis use can prevent or hinder my ability to have deep visions. I know it's not all about the visions, and I feel mother gives you what you need, when you need it, which I am grateful for; but so far i have only had a few experiences that were truly mind bending visually.
I feel good when I stop using cannabis, and I'm all for taking time off and getting clarity, especially before a deep healing journey. I feel a dichotomy within me though, and I'm curious how other people manage their relationships with these two plants.
How many of you are cannabis users who work with the mother medicine?
Do you feel that your cannabis use hinders your experiences with ayahuasca in any way?
Do you stop using cannabis prior to your journeys, or continue on recieving the medicine cannabis gives in the midst of ayahuasca journey?
If you are a chronic cannabis smoker, do you still have deep, strong visions from the medicine?
Thanks in advance for your responses. I truly appreciate any input
-SM