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Finding the Cure in a Vaporizer: Expanding my mind, ability to reason, and sense of reality with a plant ally

3/23/2018

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The human world is a fickle place. So, as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that many things that were taught or simply accepted as general knowledge are in fact incorrect, and in some cases, are extremely (and grossly) wrong. I don’t know if that’s just life in the United States or not, but the older I become, the more my mind awakens with the ability to think and reason, and to see the truth of reality. And as far as reality goes, what I know now is basically nothing like what I grew up thinking. Not only can experience, maturity and growth be attributed to this increase, but something else has helped along my evolving mind and awareness.
The ability to think is so important, and without it one runs into the risk of living a lie, living another’s manifest reality when really there is a great and beautiful reality that few have come to understand. But with plant ally’s like cannabis, evolving ones ability to think and to see through the veil of our culture, is not only possible, but it can be healing and therapeutic on so many levels. This awakening for the many can only happen with proper education. But with education lies the weakness within humanity, at least in America, because so many programs are dictated by political interests, and so kids are lesser learning how to think and are more celebrated when they memorize and conform.

When you’re a kid growing up through the state sanctioned anti-drug programs like Just Say No, you gain a perspective and outlook that can alter how you see others and how you look at drugs in the future. I will say, however, that by all means some drugs are hazardous and dangerous and should be avoided. But that does not mean that all drugs are bad (I mean, really, how many people take a pill for headaches, weight loss, everything?! How about coffee or soda? Those are all drugs), and it does not mean that all people who use drugs are bad, because the reality is that everyone uses drugs and not all drugs are the same. So once you gain certain expectations and assumptions, many of which work only at a subconscious level, through those programs, your thinking and perspective is altered with that knowledge, which then shapes how you look at the world, at morality issues, as well as how you treat others, which then plays a large part into your political views and what you think is truly real.​

What does this have to do with thinking? Well, evolved thought stems from the use of cannabis, better known as marijuana. But the problem is that up until recently, every state in the USA had the plant registered as an illegal controlled substance, which inspired political drug war propaganda and anti-drug campaigns, along with countless lives ruined through the enforcement of illegality. Now, with the beautiful spreading of information via the internet and the ease of access, thanks to smart phones, people are waking up and learning the truth. And that truth is that cannabis is one of the safest drugs in the world, it is natural, and it heals, with very little to no side effects.*
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Additionally, I’ve found that cannabis has inspired me to be insatiably curious, as well as extremely interested and focused on details and deeper meanings about even the most insignificant of details, about life itself, existentialism, god and religion, politics, origins and what reality truly is. And with enough learning and thinking, I’ve cured myself of a deep-seated sense of searching, longing and belonging. I’ve found truth and I now understand what is going on, how we got here, and I can perceive where we’re going, which fuels my fire for a new and welcoming world. And as far as therapeutic healing goes, I used to suffer from crippling anxiety, depression, loneliness and feeling as though I didn’t belong, but with my first experience of using cannabis being in Colorado, I was able to gain the peace that I needed to conquer a lot of my mental-based issues.

It’s kind of funny to say that I found a cure in a vaporizer, but the truth is that cannabis saved my life in so many ways. It soothed me from my anxiety and my mood issues, it eased the pains from unsettled times in my life, it taught me to think, and more importantly, cannabis taught me to feel again. Where empathy had died cold in my chest, from years of cultural conditioning and desensitization, my soul had reawakened and I felt more human than ever before. Where I would go from one situation to the next, letting what others did dictate how I felt and my mood, but now I live a mindful approach to life, deeply appreciating the highs, the beauties of this world and loving those around me, where I had once given little thought of and simply gave in to the daily grind of modern life. But with much contemplation and soul searching, with an awakened mind that can think for itself, there is hope.

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A vaporizer isn’t the only way to experience this shift, but it may be the healthiest way. With a myriad of ways to partake, vaporizing may my favorite because it is easier on the lungs and tastes much cleaner than when inhaling smoke. My goto vaporizer is the Super Surfer 2 by 7th Floor Vapes. Designed, assembled and tested in Colorado, 7th Floor’s vaporizer technology sits among the best of the best, not only because their vapes are powerful and well-made, but because of how obvious the love is that’s put into each unit. The Super Surfer is advertised as ‘the world’s most versatile desktop vaporizer,’ and I’ve found no reason to deny such claims. Each Super Surfer comes with a variety of options, from direct use through a hose to bags, as well as diffusing essential oils and waxes, too.

7th Floor Vapes’ Super Surfer 2 is a forced air system that pushes the vapor through a tube or it can fill a bag, which can come in handy for social events. It’s got this sleek modern look with a real groovy vibe, from its colorful glass knob to its vibrant lighting that adds ambiance to any vaping session. The Super Surfer is fitted with a 7-color LED light system with 3 modes: single color, fade-in-out in 3 speeds, and fade-between, also in 3 speeds. The device comes in a nice padded bag, with an aroma top, hose, bags, unique glass pieces and fittings that allow for a variety of applications, and other accessories.

All in all, I find that the Super Surfer 2 is a reliable and consistent vaporizer that packs a helluva punch, because it is dynamic in its uses and versatility, yet it works extremely well at each application. The fan is strong, the light is attractive and the overall aesthetic of the vape is that it’s modern, edgy and minimalist, which I can deeply appreciate. The glass-on-glass design ensures a clean, crisp flavor; there’s few things as delicious as the taste of freshly vaped herb, because it comes through so clean, fresh and vibrantly floral, like the fine scent of perfume or tea. The safety features are well thought out, keeping you mostly well away from the ceramic heating elect and the glass shoulder piece that can get pretty darn hot.

If you would like to learn more about 7th Floor Vapes, click here.​

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*Statements made in this article are not to be taken as health or law advice. Please do your research, and always ask a doctor for all health-related information and authenticity.

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