Melanie Abrams - The Joy of Cannabis: 75 Ways to Amplify Your Life Through the Science and Magic of Cannabis (Adult Activity Book or Self-Care Gift for a Happy High)

Flower Power

What if there was a safe and (increasingly) legal substance that could make you happier, more productive, and more creative? What if we told you this substance was not actually a substance but a flower, one with all-natural powers that makes music even more beautiful, food even more delicious, and sex even sexier? This magical flowerone that is both two thousand years old and also in the midst of a renaissanceis (drum roll, please) cannabis . And in this book, were going to tell you where its from, where its going, and how you can use it to amplify almost any part of your life.

We are, we bet, like many of you, two of the more than 200 million people in the world who use cannabis. And we are fortunate enough to live in one of the many states where cannabis is fully legal (for adult medicinal and recreational use). With each passing year, more and more states are joining the ranks of those that have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use. More cannabis means more pleasure, more connection, and more joy to the world.

Melanie has enjoyed the magical flower since the day it was legalized (or maybe a few days before) and is a Type A personality who could not be more grateful for an industry that has fine-tuned strains, strengths, and delivery systems, all designed to perfect her happy high. Larry was a casual college smoker who initially took a detour after one too many strong pot brownies. Now he navigates a dispensary with appreciation and expertise and has fallen back in love with cannabis and its many pleasures (and after years of insomnia, hes never slept better).

Like many of you, we are fast-moving, high-achieving modern weed users. Sure, we love a beer or a glass of wine at the end of the day, but we prefer THC. Not only does cannabis deliver a magical mood, but flower in all its forms is better for our bodies and our minds. With weed, there are no hangovers, no damage to the vital organs, no drunk dialing the ex. Its a substance that heals, not hurtsjust ask the millions of people who use cannabis to treat everything from cancer to epilepsy to migraines. Its part of the mainstream now, and its here to stay. Its here to be consumed safely, thoughtfully, andit goes without sayinglegally. Check your states lawsnow check again. The legal cannabis train is moving fast and could be stopping in your state before you know it.

In the third decade of the third millennium, the stigma of being a slacker stoner is gone. This book is for the new breed of cannabis appreciators: smart and functional adults who enjoy an entertaining inebriant and are rapidly realizing its wide array of benefits. Its for your friend who prefers spending twenty dollars for a weeks worth of nightly tokes rather than fifty dollars on a single night at a bar. Its for the mom or dad who was glad to partake when their pals passed the pipe and is now ready to have their own stash. Its for the millennial as comfortable announcing their affection for a good strain as a good pour of Old Forester. Its for the millions of people who already knowor are quickly finding outall the things cannabis can do for their creativity and productivity, their heads and hearts.

Cannabis not only delivers a magical mood, but flower in all its forms is better for our minds and our bodies.

In the pages that follow, we identify six key pillars of life and discuss how cannabis can amplify each. By expanding the mind, moving the body, unlocking creativity, boosting productivity, fortifying meaningful connections, and sparking joy, youll soon see how life can be higher and happier through the science and magic of cannabis. For some, these ideas will further awaken their love for an elixir theyre already familiar with. For others, this in-depth look into all things cannabis will pique their curiosity and inspire them to be part of the golden age of this ancient flower.

These ideas arent just about making the mundane miraculous, although youll find some of that (trust us when we say lacing up your running shoes will never be the same). Rather, they are about letting cannabis enhance your life. Were pretty sure you know that cannabis gives you access to new ways of seeing, thinking, and doing, but just lighting up doesnt always get you there. And that is the reason we wrote this book. Think of us as your guides to the activities that pair best with cannabiss ability to make you a better you and lifes rich pageant a little richer.