By Max Sargent


It’s no secret that when we smoke weed, we tend to have a shift in thought patterns that can lead to all manner of unusual thoughts. Most stoners know this, but why does it happen? Here we delve a little into why this phenomenon may occur, what types of thoughts it can lead to, and finally, we'll share 10 of our favourite profound and funny marijuana thoughts.

What Are High Thoughts?

High thoughts come in many different forms, from hilarious and inspiring to dark and terrifying. Some of them take the form of our deepest anxieties and fears, while others seem to spring from the fount of some genius into which we rarely have access.

Exactly what they are is a difficult thing to answer. After all, they’re just thoughts. But they do tend to have a character that differs from our usual, sober thoughts. Stoner thoughts are absolutely a thing.

What Causes High Thoughts?

The mechanisms by which cannabis causes these specific thought patterns are not entirely understood. Though there are several pieces of research which suggest that THC—the compound in cannabis responsible for the high—causes increased blood flow to certain regions of the brain[1]. It just so happens that these regions are those responsible for functions such as abstract thought.

In 1997, it was observed that THC caused greater blood flow in the frontal regions of the brain[2]. Higher, abstract thinking and “conscious” thought is suspected to happen in this part of the brain. Indeed, it seems to correlate that more intelligent animals have more developed frontal lobes, implying that there is some link. If this is the case, then it seems likely that increased stimulation of this area could be partly responsible for the kinds of thoughts we’re used to having when stoned.

It’s worth noting, though, that chronic cannabis use, especially among users who start while their brain is still developing, is linked to thinning of the grey matter in these same regions[3]. So it’s worth finding a balance, as permanent damage to these areas is surely bad.

But responsible use should have your brain firing off thoughts that could take you far and wide!

What Causes High Thoughts?

Types of High Thoughts

High thoughts can be as varied (or more varied) than sober thoughts. But there are a few different types of thoughts or thinking patterns that we tend to associate with being high.

Funny Thoughts

First, funny thoughts. Absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical; the list goes on. This is one of the reasons people love to get high. In daily life, thinking patterns can succumb to drudgery, and we may not give ourselves the time or space to have ridiculous thoughts. This is where weed comes in.

Getting high, by yourself or with friends, often leads to a string of hilarious thoughts, and can be an evening’s entertainment in itself!

Profound Thoughts

Funny thoughts aren’t the only ones you can have. Many stoners are well-aware of the feeling of having stumbled upon something truly genius; a thought that could change the world.

Of course, there are times when, once we’ve descended into sober reality, these profound thoughts lose some of their profundity; but there are times when they do not. It’s worth taking note of any particularly profound thoughts you might have when you’re high, because chances are some of them will be good. If not, they might make you laugh next time.

Negative Thoughts

Not all high thoughts are good thoughts, though we wish they were. Cannabis is also known to cause anxious and paranoid thoughts too. These can range from social fears to something much more serious.

These thoughts are worth paying attention to. Not their content, but their presence. If you find yourself having negative thoughts when you get high, take a break. If you find it happens all the time, no matter what you do, maybe weed isn’t for you.

  • How to Stop Negative Thoughts on Weed

If you do find you’ve become a little anxious when you’re high, there are a few things you can do to try to quell those negative thoughts:

  • Take some CBD: It has been suggested that CBD could counteract the psychotropic potential of THC
  • Go for a walk: Moving around gets you back in your body and out of your head, helping to alleviate bad thoughts
  • Drink some water: It’s incredible what a glass of water can do
  • Talk about it: Don’t keep your discomfort bottled up—tell a friend
  • Try to sleep: If it’s late, perhaps just call it a night and sleep it off
  • Read about some good high thoughts to distract yourself (see below)

Top 10 Best High Thoughts to Put You in a Good Mood

Here’s a list of our favourite funny or profound thoughts to mull over after a joint or bowl.

A Procedurally Generated Universe

Perhaps light speed is the speed at which the universe loads, explaining why we can’t go faster than it.

Not Enough Time in the World

It would take 84 years to sleep in every bed in the hotels at Disney World, if you slept in each bed for one night.

Think Big! (Or Small)

A speck of dust is the halfway point between the size of the Earth and the size of a subatomic particle.

It Could Be You

Every day, someone unknowingly takes the biggest s*** in the world.

Where You Came From

The place you were born is the only place that you've ever left without first entering.

Food for Thought

A seafarer is also known as a mariner. Therefore, when they perform tasks, they're marinating.

They May Be Closer Than You Think

Our first extraterrestrial encounter will probably be humans born on Mars coming to visit Earth.

It’s Frustrating

Try to make a “th-” sound in your head, without moving your tongue.

It’s in Their blood

Considering they can’t use mirrors, vampires have great style.

The River of Time

2050 is closer to today than 1990.

Time to Think of Your Own

But there’s no need to let us think of them for you. Sit back and let your mind wander and wonder, and you’ll no doubt be producing your own stoned thoughts in no time. When they’re the fruit of your own mind, they become all the richer. Happy thinking!

External Resources:
  1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0163725897820013?via%3Dihub
  2. Marijuana intoxication and brain activation in marijuana smokers - PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. Effects of Cannabis on the Adolescent Brain - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

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ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

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With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

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At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

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