The Canvas of the Mind: How Yoga and Marijuana Can Help You Create a Masterpiece
Imagine your mind is like a blank canvas waiting to be painted on. At first, it's a pristine white surface, untarnished by any outside influences. But as time goes on, you start to absorb new ideas and beliefs. And slowly but surely, your once-pristine canvas starts to become cluttered with layers of paint.
Before you know it, your mind-canvas is covered in a tangled mess of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. It's like Jackson Pollock went wild in your brain, and now you can't even access a single idea without tumbling down a rabbit hole of unrelated thoughts. But fear not! There is a way to start removing some of those layers of deep-seated "paint" and reach the blank canvas below, and it's called yoga.
Now, I know what you're thinking - you've seen all those Instagram influencers rocking their yoga pants and looking zen AF, but let me tell you, the point of yoga isn't just to look good in lycra. It's actually all about clearing your mind and letting go of all those crazy thoughts that are holding you back. Sometimes that means contorting your body into weird positions to help you focus.
You may be asking yourself - how does twisting yourself into a pretzel help with mental clarity? Well, it's all about being present in the moment. When you're holding that downward dog pose for what feels like an eternity, your mind can't help but focus on the task at hand. And slowly but surely, those unnecessary thoughts start to slip away.
Eventually, you'll reach a state of mind where the canvas is blank once again. But don't stop there! Keep going and keep challenging yourself. Otherwise, you might find yourself with too much free time to overthink things again.
Now, let's talk about marijuana. I know, I know - it's a touchy subject. But hear me out. Research has shown that weed can actually help you form new neural pathways in your brain. That means you might start seeing things from a whole new frame of mind!
Now, I'm not saying you should go out and smoke a joint right now (unless that's your thing, in which case, you do you). And I'm definitely not saying that marijuana is a magic cure-all that will instantly make you a creative genius. But what I am saying is that it might be worth considering if you're looking to shake things up and see things from a different perspective.
Imagine you're painting a landscape, but from the same angle every time. That's great and all, but what if you could paint it from the top of a mountain, or even from the clouds? That's where weed comes in. It might help you let go of your usual way of thinking and open up new doors of creativity. Marijuana can help you see the big picture, and maybe even come up with some game-changing ideas in the process.
Now that we've painted a complete picture of this topic, just remember the combination of yoga and marijuana can provide a powerful tool for unlocking new ideas and perspectives. So next time you find yourself stuck in a creative rut, don't be afraid to roll out your yoga mat and light up a joint (or eat an edible, I know some of you have asthma). Who knows what kind of masterpiece you might create?
Interested in exploring this heavenly combination for yourself? Sign up for my upcoming cannabis and yoga event to experience the benefits of both practices in a safe and supportive space.
