Contributor: Stephen J. Morgan
I don’t know about you, but I love to meditate while high. It’s the best, and honestly, it’s beyond critical for me to do so.
In today’s crazy, mixed-up world, inner peace isn’t just suggested, it’s damn near required, in order to maintain one’s sanity. With the onslaught of unpredictable tragedies that keep befalling this country, and the planet, as a whole, it’s hard to stay focused on the tranquil, positive aspects of life. But, that being said, it is not impossible. Which is why meditation is so popular nowadays.
Need Help Meditating? These Strains Are Designed To Help You Find “Inner Peace”
In past years, society would create an unjust stigma against these “yoggies,” who were just trying to find a balance between mental and physical alleviation, through proper, measured breathing and optimistic thoughts. Those baseless judgements have all but faded away these days, as the majority of people look to clear their often-cluttered mindspace on a regular basis through various forms of meditation.
But, even though one may think that meditation is simply sitting down and being quiet, it’s far more difficult than merely staying silent and cross-legged. It takes a tremendous amount of mental effort to completely rid your mind of distraction and worry, in order to focus on the task at hand. In this case, it would be acquiring a healthy, collected mindset to take on the rest of the day.
Sometimes, people need a little help to boost their chances of attaining this sought-after inner peace. Folks tend to rely on calming music, spacious sceneries, or even incense. But the most useful mediation aid has got to be cannabis.
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The way cannabis can block out pessimism, while welcoming in optimistic thoughts and mental clarity, is unlike any other naturally-growing substance on Earth. No wonder a majority of meditation sessions are sprinkled with a bit of cannabis, to help soothe things out. It only makes sense, really. But, with so many strains out there in this ever-flooded market, it’s hard to suss out exactly which ones are ideal for a therapeutic meditation session.
But, that’s where this little list comes in handy.
Now, in no particular order, here is a collection of the absolute best marijuana strains that seem tailor-made to take your meditation to the next level. Because, remember, marijuana and meditation go hand-in-hand.
AK-47
With such a weaponized name, it may give off the opposite impression of “peace.” But, I assure you, the only thing this “AK” is setting its sights on, is your negativity and stress. It only takes a couple tokes before the overall euphoria takes over your mind, and alleviates any kind of tension your body may be holding onto. It should be noted, however, that this strain is famous for its heightened “introspective” powers. So, if you are prone to overthinking or anxiety, you may want to tread lightly with this one.
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Hindu Kush
The name, alone, already has me envisioning a collection of calm monks, mediating together on a mountain somewhere in Asia. This bud can really help the consumer “zone out.” Which, not for nothing, is a pretty great mindstate to be in during meditation. You’ll want your mind to be completely clear, as you focus primarily on your breathing and positive affirmations. And, lucky for you, this unique Kush is seemingly designed to deliver those kinds of mental effects, without leaving you heavily sedated.
Northern Lights
This iconic cannabis strain is one of the best herbal supplements for meditation. Much like the celestial wonder that its named after, this bud has a very “spacey” series of sedative effects, that users have fallen in love with for decades. Soon after partaking, you’ll realize that your mood has been boosted to new heights, and even though your body feels tremendously relaxed, you are still able to function, only in a far more mellow fashion, which is perfect for meditation, in my opinion.
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Laughing Buddha
Hard to be in a stressed mood when you’re chilling with Laughing Buddha, that’s for sure. This super-strong bud is phenomenal, and it allows the consumer to rid their minds of unnecessary worries. In their place, they introduce new forms of inspiration, creativity, and overall relaxation. This is also one of the more optimistic buds in the bunch. Bad vibes and negative thoughts don’t stand a chance against this joyous-sounding strain.
Kosher Kush
This bud is extremely sedative in every way imaginable. But, as it releases its one-of-a-kind series of alleviating effects, it opens the mind up to new avenues of thought and contemplation. So, if utilized properly, before and/or during a mediation session, you will be able to tackle new problems head-on, leaving you with new, useful solutions that you wouldn’t have considered otherwise. And, at the end of the day, that’s what meditation is all about.
GSC (Girl Scout Cookies)
This bud, without any exaggeration or hyperbole, is one of the most beloved strains in the last decade. You’d be hard-pressed to find a dispensary that doesn’t carry this crowd-pleasing strain of cannabis. It’s adored by the entire cannabis community for a laundry list of varying reasons, but the main aspect of GSC that comes into play the most, has got to be its ability to hit pause on all of your stress, and give you back control of your racing thoughts. And it does so, all while relaxing your body and mind. If that’s not the make-up of a full-blown perfect strain for meditation, I’m not sure what is, to be honest.
Blue Dream
I’m well aware I was just singing the endless praises of GSC, but if there is any bud on the market that can give that legendary strain a run for its money, its Blue Dream. This supremely tasty, incredibly potent bud is phenomenal. After consumption, your entire life; your entire being starts to take on a dream-like essence, making things feel light, and less intense. In doing so, it mellows out the mind to new levels, which allows the consumer to think clearly, and assess any situation with a cool, calm, and collected demeanor.
Now, obviously, there are other strains on the market that can do just as good a job in helping you attain inner peace, in a more cannabis-induced type of way, but these are, by far, the most popular and readily available. So, you should have no problem locating at least one of these prestigiously peaceful strains during your next trip to the dispensary.
Namaste, my fellow enthusiasts.
