Roots of Relief: Healing beyond Cannabis Dependence

People often turn to substances like cannabis when they seek relief, whether physical, emotional, or mental. The way cannabis affects someone depends largely on their personal energy and frequency. If you're in a state of resistance constantly thinking, "I don't like this, I can't deal with this" then cannabis can bring a sense of release or relaxation. It's the vibration of relief.

If your personal frequency is lower than that of the plant, using it can feel like an elevation, a lifting of tension, and this is often interpreted as clarity or calm. For someone whose mind races or feels overwhelmed, cannabis might quiet the noise. However, for those whose resistance manifests differently, cannabis might create fogginess instead of clarity.

When there's a constant need to use it, it suggests that your personal frequency consistently feels out of alignment, and cannabis is providing the relief you're unable to access on your own. This is why some people feel compelled to use it repeatedly they’re seeking that increase in frequency and the release it brings.

It’s important to recognize that cannabis, like other plant medicines, has profound teaching qualities. However, these lessons don’t require daily use or even smoking. For example, juicing raw cannabis leaves can be a powerful way to benefit from the plant’s healing properties without its psychoactive effects. This approach is particularly beneficial for conditions like chronic illnesses or cancer.

But the focus shouldn’t solely be on quitting the substance. The real work lies in uncovering and addressing the resistance or discomfort you’re trying to escape from. Addiction, whether to cannabis or anything else, often points to a deeper sense of isolation or unresolved tension.

Using withdrawal periods can help you identify and explore what’s underneath that need for escape. It's not about labeling dependence as wrong but about understanding what you're avoiding. Once you face those deeper truths, the compulsion for the substance often fades naturally.

Many cannabis users lean on the justification that it’s a shamanic medicine and it is. But this defense can sometimes obscure the deeper issue: reliance on the plant for relief without addressing the root cause of the resistance. The goal isn't to vilify use but to invite curiosity about what lies beneath the need for it. True stability comes when we address the avoidance patterns and the emotional layers hidden underneath.