Carl Sagan. Frida Kahlo. Bob Marley. Pretty much
\nevery hip-hop artist ever. Maybe they\u2019re born with it? Maybe they\u2019re just really
\nhigh.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no secret that some of the most influential artists and brightest thinkers of our time have cited cannabis as a major creative influence<\/a>. From Silicon Valley to art hubs around the world, cannabis has famously induced out-of-the-box thinking that\u2019s led to many of the technological advancements that make our lives more streamlined and art that makes our lives more exquisite. Kahlo and Diego Rivera are just two of countless artists who painted their canvases with the help of cannabis and Steve Jobs and Sagan both praised the plant\u2019s visionary prowess before they passed away. <\/p>\n Moreover, many cannabis consumers say that A 2017 study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition<\/a> <\/em>found that sparking up some hippie happiness may lead to connecting seemingly unrelated concepts. It\u2019s the sort of thing stoner movies<\/a> make fun of, but this kind of \u201cdivergent thinking\u201d \u2014 wherein the brain unleashes a torrent of original ideas \u2014 is actually an essential precursor to creativity. The study further suggests that cannabis may assist in breaking free of ordinary thoughts and associations, leading to the kind of ingenuity that generates novel ideas. But just how this works isn\u2019t as straightforward as one might think.<\/p>\n There are two main factors that determine to what degree cannabis can affect creativity levels: the amount of cannabis consumed and how creative you are naturally. A 2012 study<\/a> by researchers at the University of London suggests, perhaps counterintuitively, that if you\u2019re already naturally creative, cannabis may not increase original output by much. But for those who are not normally very imaginative, it could boost creativity substantially. Cannabis may also lift the fog of writer\u2019s block for anyone not feeling inspired, regardless of their natural inclination toward creative thinking.<\/p>\n Moderation also seems to be a key factor in And although most studies haven\u2019t addressed this factor of specificity directly, strain choice likely also has an impact. For example, CBD<\/a> does not produce the psychotomimetic symptoms (meaning symptoms that induce altered states of mind) that lead to creativity the way THC<\/a> does. Uplifting strains can also induce \u201cconvergent thinking,\u201d a skill that helps you connect disparate ideas, making strains with the terpene limonene a great choice for brainstorming and tackling challenging problems.<\/p>\n Intriguingly, it seems cannabis also has the curious trait of allowing you to create as your truest self. Because the plant tends to lower inhibitions, you can let your imagination run wild without interference from your inner critic. This might explain cannabis enthusiast Lady Gaga\u2019s fantastical wardrobe choices. It also lends credence to the maxim that some cannabis creatives swear by: create high, edit sober. (It\u2019s worth noting, however, that many artists employ cannabis in the final stages of a project to tweak and perfect.)<\/p>\n Whether TELL US<\/strong>, do you use cannabis to Originally published in Issue 35 of Cannabis Now. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The post Spark of Creativity: How Cannabis Lights Up Inspiration<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\ngetting high elevates both their mood and their creativity \u2014 and it\u2019s not just
\na herbin\u2019 myth. Research is scant and inconclusive, but it\u2019s beginning to catch
\nup to what the wakers-and-bakers, starry-eyed stoners and midnight tokers have
\nalways known: Cannabis can make you more creative.<\/p>\n
\nenhancing creativity. Cannabis can be a magical muse that extracts inspiration
\nfrom the farthest reaches of the mind, if consumed in small doses. On the other
\nhand, taking more than a hit or two might catapult you beyond the brilliance
\ndirectly to just being stoned, which can actually make you even less creative
\nthan when you\u2019re sober. So, if you\u2019re going for that \u201cstable genius\u201d glow, this
\nis one case where you really don\u2019t want to keep it lit.<\/p>\n
\nas a muse to inspire creativity or a catalyst to clear creative blocks,
\ncannabis is the magic wand that artists and non-creatives alike could benefit
\nfrom having in their stash box. But a certain measure of experimentation is
\nrequired to find which strains and what doses make the inspiration flow. Start
\nslowly, with a minimal hit of an uplifting strain, and then wait 30 minutes
\nbefore taking another toke on your journey to find that creative sweet spot.<\/p>\n
\nenhance your creativity?<\/p>\n
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