I was 43yrs old when I first tried pot. I was a binge drinker at the time. (Pissed every weekend.) I had a few bad experiences with the pot like paranoia, feeling ugly, etc., but I was aware and observing the effects as well as experiencing.
The first great experience I had when stoned, was through music. Listening to the Rolling Stones in fact. Tee hee That may explain it all. Only joking. I have always loved music but it was as though I was hearing it for the first time. In fact I was. I was hearing every instrument, every chord, every beat. It was as though I was a part of the ochestra\band\song and fully engaged with it.
To cut a long story short, I haven't drank for several years but I still smoke pot. I believe I swapped one drug for a safer alternative, but I don't enjoy being an addict. However, has marjuana been instrumental in my spiritual awakening? I have to say Yes.
