Comments on: As Hard as We Make it

By: Joird

Joird — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:16:24 +0000

Don’t believe the pipe…….

Cool site Harp’s.

By: Shiva

Shiva — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:01:45 +0000

“Unfortunately I know many that suffer bi polar and now leave very hard lives from a simple WEED.”

I believe substance abuse to be an effect instead of a cause in most cases.

By: artemis

artemis — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:15:39 +0000

Hi Craig,
this article really hit a nerve. I’ve been trying to deal with many health issues and lifestyles changes for a long time and at times feel powerless.Your article made me realize its the way I perceive these issues which determines how much power they can have over me. I lose my power when I give them control. I didn’t ever realize such an impact.
I now keep the paragraph ‘The Lesson’ on sticky notes to constantly remind me I have the control of my power.
So grateful for this lesson. Thank you.

By: kate

kate — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:49:44 +0000

Although true .. when the pain becomes too much we change! Addiction is a tough one..I witnessed so much saddness due to drug abuse.. however i supose this guy was fortunate that he was able to wake up… Unfortunately I know many that suffer bi polar and now leave very hard lives from a simple WEED.

By: Shiva

Shiva — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:18:02 +0000

Don’t blame the herb for the actions of it’s abusers.

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:07:06 +0000

Hi,

I don’t think that Craig meant this to be a debate about MJ use but speaking from personal experience, the only outcomes from my brother’s daily use of it is that he has turned into a aggressive, negative, nasty person with very few friends and an incredibly alienated family. To me this out weighs any alleged benefits.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:56:12 +0000

Big reality check. But well done to him. He could have spiralled out of control in the opposite way!

By: Omar

Omar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:52 +0000

I try to get my mother to stop smoking and she continues to do so. Every now and again I’ll mention the unhealthy affects. She’ll stop for a few days and then relapse. I get disappointed because she says this is it “no more smoking” with strong conviction. It’s her life and I pray she doesn’t learn to hard way like the gentleman in your story.

By: jsp

jsp — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:03:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing the story – Isn’t a COINCIDENCE that you were walking along the street at the same time! I am sure he received a lot of love and inspiration from you Craig….

By: Michael Cavano

Michael Cavano — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:37 +0000

Very interesting story. I liked it, and your absolutely right – our whole world transforms when we transform our internal reality!

I’d like to acknowledge though that you have real misconceptions about marijuana.

First, it may be a habit, but it has absolutely no physically addictive properties. It’s as addictive as biting your nails or brushing your teeth.

Second, there are very real health benefits, whether your friend was aware of them or not. The reason it’s known to be good for asthma is because it is a natural bronchodilator, and so it opens upper airways.

That being said, it’s value when used adequately for health reasons or spiritual mediation are generally overshadowed by the many people who use it as an intoxicant. Using it as an intoxicant can be unhealthy for many reasons. Of course, misuse of protein supplements can be unhealthy too. So could misuse of carbohydrates intake.

Bottom line is, projecting your friend’s misuse of marijuana as though misuse is the only use offers your audience misconceptions of reality and, by trusting your authority, this can skew their perspectives of a plant that can otherwise potentially yield substantial benefit to humanity on many fronts including spiritual, health, manufacturing and economical progress and efficiency.

Much Love. Bless!