To be just without being mad (and the madder you get the madder you get), to be peaceful without being stupid, to be interested without being compulsive, to be happy without being hysterical. . . . smoke grass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests balance in life qualities through casual use of substances.
- In plain terms
- Use grass to stay just peaceful and happy without extremes.
- What can you take from it?
- Moderation and aids can help manage intensity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines happiness?
Another view
It relies on substances for emotional regulation.
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