I can't say I was a Rasta but I went through a period when I was studying all aspects of Rastafarianism, including smoking a lot of pot while reading the Bible!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a past phase of studying Rastafarianism intensely, combining religious texts with recreational drug use.
- In plain terms
- The speaker studied Rasta culture and the Bible while smoking pot.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual exploration can involve unconventional practices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you approach spiritual study?
- What methods aid your spiritual growth?
Another view
This path may not be applicable to all seekers.
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