High on Love, Life, and a Little Bit of Weed – A 4/20 Celebration

MJ Wynn
Apr 20
3 min read

Updated: May 25

✨ Hey loves... It's that time of year again - 4/20. I'm sitting here, watching the sunset paint the sky in soft pinks and purples, thinking about how far we've all come in our relationship with this magical plant 🌿 Remember when we used to hide in basements? Now here we are, having whole philosophical discussions about wellness and growth.

I've been rolling this thought around in my head lately (along with something else 😉): Cannabis isn't just about escaping the chaos of our burnout culture - though let's be real, sometimes that's exactly what we need. It's become this gentle teacher in my life, showing me new ways to heal, create, and connect. Through anxiety attacks and creative blocks, through late-night existential crises and moments of pure joy... she's been that constant friend who just gets it 🤍

The Ritual of It All

You know what's become my favorite part? The ritual. There's something so grounding about taking that pause in our crazy-busy lives to just... be present 🍃 Maybe it's just me, but there's pure poetry in the way the grinder turns, releasing those first hints of pine or citrus. Each step becomes this tiny act of self-care, a moment to check in with yourself. Like, "Hey there, what do you really need right now?"

And yeah, I'm about to get a little nerdy here, but isn't it wild how this plant literally speaks to our bodies? The whole endocannabinoid system thing still blows my mind - it's like we were designed to dance together. Different strains bring different partners to this dance, each with their own beautiful moves and rhythms 🌱

Community & Connection

But my favorite thing? It's those precious moments when the walls come down, and we can just... be. No filters, no pretense. Just real talk about life, dreams, fears - all those things we usually keep tucked away. I've had some of the most honest conversations of my life with a joint passing between friends. There's this magic in finding your people who understand that this isn't about chasing a high - it's about finding ground in a world that often feels like it's spinning too fast 💫

And can we talk about how important it is to know yourself in this journey? Like any relationship, it's about respect, boundaries, and learning what works for you. Some days that might mean a tiny puff to ease anxiety, other days it's a full session to dive deep into your creativity. No judgment either way ✨

Stoner Love Is the Best Love

Speaking of love... there's nothing quite like sharing this journey with someone special ❤️ My girlfriend and I have this beautiful ritual where we'll turn off our phones, light some candles, and just... exist together. Sometimes we'll solve all the world's problems in one night (or so we think 😅), other times we just lie there, fingers intertwined, watching the smoke dance in the air. It's raw, it's real, and it's honestly helped us build something deeper than I ever thought possible.

As I sit here writing this, I'm feeling so grateful for this plant that's taught me more about myself than any self-help book ever could 🌟 It's been there through the tears and the triumphs, the breakdowns and the breakthroughs.

Happy 4/20, Beautiful Souls

Whatever your relationship with cannabis looks like, I hope you know you're part of something bigger. We're all growing, learning, and fighting for a world where this medicine is accessible and accepted.

Remember to listen to your body, source ethically, and keep pushing for the changes we need to see in this industry. We're in this together, loves, figuring it out one day at a time 🌿✨

🌷 Signed, MJ