By Marguerite Arnold


“Getting high” on cannabis is a term that covers a lot of ground. When you smoke or consume cannabis with THC, your mind and body relax—that is for sure. But little is known about the overall impact of cannabis on creativity, as it has not been formally studied yet, in part because the entire issue is a bit abstract.

The relationship between getting high and creativity is closely linked; and indeed, many people choose to imbibe THC before they create or innovate—whether that’s writing a poem, playing music, painting a picture, going for a run, or, in the case of this article, journaling.

While there is a lot we don’t know about cannabis and creativity, when you are “high”, the mind appears to make different connections than it generally does when you are not.

Below, we examine what it means to feel high in the first place, and how this phenomenon may kindle the creativity and connections desired when journaling. From here, we’ll offer advice on getting the most out of your high journaling experience.

What Does It Mean to Be High on Cannabis?

The biochemical process of being high generally hinges on the cannabinoid THC and its relationship with CB1 receptors in the body. As a CB1 agonist, THC binds to these receptors with an even greater affinity than internally produced compounds. As a result, the cannabinoid gives rise to a psychotropic experience generally defined by periods of bliss and relaxation—similar to that experienced with the “runner’s high” phenomenon.

Now, the range of effects and sensations resulting from smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis depend on more than just THC. The presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes, not to mention the unique physiology of the individual, all play a role in what a high feels like from person to person. Experiences can range from the euphoric, blissful, and social to the contemplative, sleepy, and hungry.

There is, in other words, no one way to describe being high. Still, one thing many creatives agree on is that consuming cannabis gives rise to a type of thinking that lends itself to generating novel ideas and unique thought patterns.

What Does It Mean to Be High on Cannabis?

Benefits of Journaling

Let’s connect this to the practice of journaling. Journaling is a process of jotting down thoughts, happenings, or ideas on a regular basis. You could think of it as keeping a regular diary. However, many people journal to encourage themselves to achieve their goals. It is easier to keep track of progress and growth when you continue to write down what you have achieved, or plan to, and how.

Journaling is also a way to gain self-confidence, improve your writing and communication skills, and to reduce stress and anxiety.

The process is often recommended to people who have gone through traumatic experiences, who are dealing with weight issues or deal with addiction, or are looking to find inspiration.

Lastly, of course, journaling is a way of chronicling your life that also aids in strengthening memory. If you write down the day’s events, you must think about them, analyze them, and put them in place.

Possibilities of Journaling While High

Journaling while high can offer several intriguing possibilities. When under the influence of THC, thoughts may be more intense, more focused, or divergent (i.e. unstructured and unrestricted).

The act itself is easy—you blaze up before sitting down to write. But those who use cannabis to journal regularly often have more of a ritual connected to this process.

Creativity is a trait that, as far as we know, is unique to humans. Our brains allow us to morph abstract ideas into physical reality, even if “only” on the written page. Cannabis seems to aid that creative process by setting the brain free from everyday worry and allowing it to take new, often divergent lines of thought. This does not end when the high is over. Many people, and not just “writers” or creatives, have depended on cannabis to help them change direction, think about things differently, or solve problems. The Chinese used cannabis far back as 2,700 BCE to “cure” absentmindedness.

What is clear is that cannabis helps the mind shift gears from the logical, process-oriented world into one where things are a bit more abstract.

Possibilities of Journaling While High

How to Journal While High

To begin channelling your high into a rewarding journaling session, it’s best to set up a process or schedule to get you in the right mood and state of mind.

Pick a time of day when you can be alone for at least ten minutes to half an hour. If writing in a special book feels good to you, get one. If you have a favorite pen or writing instrument, make sure that it stays with your diary.

If you like to write on the computer, create a special folder for your journal entries, and tag them by day, month, and year.

People also often like to listen to music as they write, and when they are high. There is no particular kind of music that enhances journaling, although trying to write while listening to music with a lot of lyrics can be distracting for some. Classical, trance, or other music that stimulates brain waves is often a good choice, but it is entirely your choice.

On the contrary, a soundtrack of natural sounds, like rushing water, wind blowing, and birds chirping may be more your speed. With streaming media, finding the right musical vibe is as easy as a quick YouTube or Spotify search.

Experimenting with different cannabis strains is also part of the process. Many people who journal while high are seeking a more uplifting and cerebral high offered by strains with invigorating terpenes alongside THC. For this reason, we suggest a strain like Mimosa, which is often used by creatives seeking a boost of inspiration.

  • Types of High Journaling

There are many different types of journaling. The easiest to get started with is a kind of diary of significant events that occur. Through the filter of cannabis, these can take on less of a linear significance. You could also keep lists or write down your happy thoughts. Some people write their next day's to-do lists; others write down inspirational or funny quotes. Others still use it as an opportunity to write abstract poetry and prose.

The point is that you engage your mind, and further, put your thoughts down on paper. Sometimes, if you do not feel like writing, you can also go back and read previous journal entries for inspiration.

  • High Journaling to Achieve Goals

Many people use journaling to help them achieve their goals. However, these too may change under the influence of cannabis.

If you are using cannabis journaling to help you get through a block, what is it you are facing, exactly? Sometimes identifying and recording the actual issue offers a good deal of clarity in itself, and sets a precedent for you to recognize and try to get over this hurdle. Even if it starts off as writing down your name repeatedly for a while, your brain, particularly aided by cannabis, will find its own way.

The important thing to remember is that there are no limits, no rules, and, if you want, not even any grammar.

Why You Should Journal While High

Tips for Journaling While High

There is no right or wrong way to journal while high. However, it helps if you are in a place that is secure and self-contained. Beyond the smell of the smoked herb, you might also try burning a scented candle or incense. Maybe put your purring cat on your lap or snuggle under a favorite blanket. Writers use all sorts of tips to get the process going.

Whatever your process, however, be sure to stick with what feels good, and ultimately works. When you look back, even over a few weeks or months, you might be surprised at what you achieve.

  • Possible Starting Ideas

The adage “write what you know”, and what is right in front of you, applies here too. If you are stuck, perhaps start by writing down how cannabis makes you feel. Do you feel happy, or freed from tension? Do you like the way the sun (or moon) is shining in your window? Do you feel cosy, or is your mind racing over distant horizons?

You might also start to write about what is bothering you, or what your aspirations are.

Sometimes people sit down to write letters to people they love, or hate, or cannot fathom. Even if you never send this letter, it will allow you to process intense thoughts that motivated you to go there in the first place.

You may also feel that you are not really into “writing”, but would rather doodle. Do it. Maybe mix it up a bit. You are creating a journal for yourself, not anybody else.

The point is that it really does not matter where you start—it’s the journey that matters.

On the cannabis front, of course, it is fun to experiment. However, if you find that you just imbibed a strain that induces couchlock rather than creativity, put it aside for another time.

Weed and Journaling: A Match Made in Heaven?

Even if you started this process with one idea in mind, chances are it will change over time if you stick with it. You may notice that your feelings toward another person or situation change. You could find that this process allows you to see the bigger picture when trying to make an important decision. It could be that journaling while high helps you clarify emotions. It will certainly be a way to track your development—whatever it is.

The bottom line is that journaling with the aid of weed helps you jump into the unfamiliar, the unknown, and even stimulates you to act (whatever that action might be). Your thinking will evolve into a different plane, let you tell your story, and help you achieve a surprising sense of accomplishment, even if the only person who ever reads what you create is you.

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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

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

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;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

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.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

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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5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

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.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: